You might have thought that by 1988 Siouxsie and The Banshees were past their best but this No. 16 hit would suggest otherwise. There's still some good ole gothic melodrama and sexiness combined some genuine pop and a nod to late 80s hip hop as well. And an ascending and descending accordion riff that carries the whole thing along with Gallic flair. Peek-A-Boo began life as a B-side based around a John Cale sample but soon turned into a potential A-side and took a year to record, partly due to Siouxsie singing each line through a different mic.
Peek-A-Boo
The video is dead late 80s...
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Sorry to hear that Jonny G. Bastards. What did you post that tipped them over the edge? Bit of a worry too if that all starts up again.
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Late Banshees showed a good deal of pop prowess. They softened the Goth edges but ramped up the melody and rhythms nicely. Peepshow is a wonderfully produced album. Killing Jar, Peek-a-Boo and Ornaments of Gold are standouts Burn-Up is like a leather clad goth ho-down!
ReplyDeleteThe Banshees certainly kept their individualism running strong on Peepshow.
always been partial to this bit of later siouxsie too...
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