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Molecules · 04-25-2009, 06:47 PM

Siouxsie and the Banshees - Juju (1981)

It's a bit early to say whether this is as good as the Scream or Kaleidoscope... well after two listens I can probably say that it is; it's like the latter with more guitars, and is a prime example of the genius of Magazine/PiL guitarist John McGeogh, who on further reading it seems was hugely influential on later generations of players.

Also of note is the contribution of a member who is integral to the sound of the album, Budgie (who drummed for the Slits) is on point throughout with intricate but forceful rhythms and tons of inventive percussion touches. When I hear this I think of Public Image and the album that came after Metal Box, how the focus shifted massively from the bass to the percussion on that record.
Neither McGeogh or Budgie were in the Banshees for the Scream, so anybody who has never ventured beyond that high-water mark should check out this and the album preceding.

It's amazing that a band could put out three great albums in as many years, no mucking about, just experimentation and marked sonic evolution with each subsequent release...

edit: evidence that they were heading in a slightly more accessible direction, the rest of the album is as dissonant and weird as Kaleidoscope though, pretty much

04-25-2009, 06:47 PM	#5225 (permalink)
Molecules daddy don't Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: the Wastes Posts: 2,577	Siouxsie and the Banshees - Juju (1981) It's a bit early to say whether this is as good as the Scream or Kaleidoscope... well after two listens I can probably say that it is; it's like the latter with more guitars, and is a prime example of the genius of Magazine/PiL guitarist John McGeogh, who on further reading it seems was hugely influential on later generations of players. Also of note is the contribution of a member who is integral to the sound of the album, Budgie (who drummed for the Slits) is on point throughout with intricate but forceful rhythms and tons of inventive percussion touches. When I hear this I think of Public Image and the album that came after Metal Box, how the focus shifted massively from the bass to the percussion on that record. Neither McGeogh or Budgie were in the Banshees for the Scream, so anybody who has never ventured beyond that high-water mark should check out this and the album preceding. It's amazing that a band could put out three great albums in as many years, no mucking about, just experimentation and marked sonic evolution with each subsequent release... edit: evidence that they were heading in a slightly more accessible direction, the rest of the album is as dissonant and weird as Kaleidoscope though, pretty much __________________ [SIZE="1"]Eff em tumble her Last edited by Molecules; 04-25-2009 at 06:52 PM.