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Solid moody rock. A bit same-y. I feel like this could have really imprinted into my mind if I’d encountered it when I was younger, but for now it’s just a solid three-star album.
Was not into the monotone off key vocals today....Sorry Siouxsie...
I don’t love punk rock, but this was alright.
So I wasnt familiar with Sioxsie and The Banshees outside of one song I had saved to my phone (“Monitor” off Juju). But I always thought that song was super ahead of its time. And that applies to their debut album as it turns out as well. It’s not a no skip album, in fact a lot of the songs sonically sound very similar to each other. But the songs on this album that do stand out feel like they could’ve been written last year. They legitimately sound like modern alt-rock, which is wildly impressive. I feel like this is an incredible debut album but not a perfect album. This album is a great jumping off point though cause now I want to go listen to their other albums in full. Definitely check this band and album out totally worth your time.
OK but a bit disappointing
Siouxsie and the Banshees are essential, just not this album. Yes, this is the record that cemented their place in post-punk history, and it is a very consistent, yet distinct collection of songs, but their songwriting hasn't yet progressed where they're writing the ear-worms that would elevate them beyond just another post-punk band. Solid debut, but they can and do get better.
The band that reminds me I'm not as alt as I'd like to be.
Grew on me - or rather I grew into it - as it went on, sort of, but still never grabbed me in any meaningful way.
Perfectly fine post-punk. Well made and pleasant to listen to. Siouxsie and the Banshees never really clicked for me for some reason, even though it should be right up my alley. I liked listening to it but I can't really recall any moments from the album.
Iconic and undoubtedly interesting, but I did struggle a bit with eating a whole one. There’s some great tracks on here though; Hong Kong Garden on its own would undoubtedly be a 5.
Interesante debut, pero no llegan a grandes
I have tried this band a few times and while I kind of like them it hasn't grabbed me. Ib did mostly enjoy this though and I get the influence on other music I really like.
The debut album by Siouxsie And The Banshees, "The Scream," is a pioneering example of the post-punk movement that paved the way for the emergence of new wave and alternative music from the British music scene in the late 70s and early 80s. Laced with poetically twisted lyrics, set against a backdrop heavy guitar sounds, thumping drums, and even the occasional saxophone, the album conveys an apocalyptic atmosphere. Their rendition of "Helter Skelter" is somewhat insane, likely the point, while tracks like "Jigsaw Feeling" and "Carcass" stand out as some of the album's highlights. This is another example of an album that has a lot of disjointed sonic complexities, which likely does not make it accessible to a broader audience. Nonetheless, I can appreciate the raw artistic ambition of this album.
I liked this more than I expected to. But why is British post-punk so full of spooky vampire music?
szerintem nem olyan jó mint a másik album ami volt már, de lehet hogy hallgatom még
Solid Standout songs: Suburban Relapse Overground Metal Postcard
one of the best intros I've heard in a while but was sorta disappointed in the rest :/
Nothing too special. I liked the singing and vocal harmonies, as well as the pulse and groove of the band. Favorite Track: Helter Skelter
Both hugely influential whilst simultaneously passing me right by. 17yr old me listened to this a lot more than boring current me does.
I just did not vibe with this style of singing. There were times I’d be reading along with the lyrics and be like oh I almost like this stuff and then the way it’s sung just kind of ruined it for me. But also I think whether you like someone’s voice/how they sing is really just taste so it doesn’t lose it a ton of points for me it just isn’t something I’ll choose to go back to.
I just cannot stand this style of vocals. Like in all truthfulness this is not the worst thing I’ve ever heard and in fact many parts of it are quite good, just that darn voice has to pierce through the entire frickin album.
Enjoyed this
Lots of screaming alright. Not all bad.
I prefer Kaleidoscope and Juju, but this is still a cool debut album! 3.5
3.4
I dont mind this music, this has some good tunes that raise it above just punk for punks sake. Im not a fan of her voice but its the better end of this particular spectrum
Pretty good. Nice darkness to the sound. Nothing too memorable on here though.
I really liked 'Pure', 'Overground' and the closing track, 'Switch', but the rest of it kind of bled together for me. I could really hear the future direction of the genre in their music, though. They definitely influenced many bands that followed them. 3 stars
Mysterious, sporadic, and weird. It just doesn't feel like it's going anywhere half of the time. There are tracks on here that are really fun and interesting, like Jigsaw Feeling/Carcass/Nicotine Stain, but it makes the rest feel like bloat. I really appreciate the post-punk vibe on a lot of these, I've just known the genre to be done so much better that this falls short. 7/10
It’s OK
Not their best
Solid. I can see why and how this would mean a ton to certain people. Just didn’t do it for me on a deeper level. But there’s nothing wrong with it!
Very cool! A band I’m surprised I’ve never gotten into before because they align so closely with a lot of those I love so I’ll be checking out more of their albums now for sure. Favourite tracks were Overground, Carcass and the extra fun little Hong Kong Garden. (3.5 stars)
Solid proto-post-punk. More important than many records of that era
God dammit, I went into this album super excited, and when "Jigsaw Feeling" finished I was so hyped. Then the rest of the album is just....a bit underwhelming :/
3.5/5
Generally a good album but it didn’t jump out at me in any way
Not as terrible as some other Post-Punk albums; I even liked a couple of the tracks
This was alright but I can't see myself listening to it again.
Reminded me a little of jefferson airplane’s white rabbit. Not my vibe but some good beats
Good album. Really like the songs. Not for my playlist tho
🤘
I find the singing style annoying and the music is really uninspiring (and the Helter Skelter cover is just cringe) but somehow these elements work better together than they have any right to. It helps that that particular band was one of MTV's darlings when that station still was focusing on music, and so I might have become a little numb. I wouldn't come back to this, but I can bear it better than I would have expected. 2.5/5
Great female led punk. Loved the helter skelter cover
I liked it but it did feel a bit repetitive.
Cool! Det er noget rigtig larm, føles som om det er en inspiration for en del af 80er-støjrockscenen
Crazy energy. Would love to attend a show with them in 78!
Rough around the edges, but has a very cool, dark sound
This was a solid album, and I generally give some benefit to debuts in their time. What may have been groundbreaking in the 70s may not be super exciting today almost 50 years later. Not a lot of high or low points on the album for me so that makes it one of the most solid 3s I've had in a while. I see the Switch song has the most plays, so I'm not sure if that was the single or maybe in a movie or something,but I liked the mystery of The Staircase more. I'm not sure if they have gone more into that somewhat spooky style but I'd be into a full concept album like that with some more theatrics. Favorite track "The Staircase" 3/5
3.5
Was ok, but wouldn't go back to it. Liked Helter Skelter the most
Siouxsie Sioux has a great voice and delivery, but this album does become a bit samey as it goes on. It’s not bad, but it’s not as good as some of their later stuff such as ‘Juju’.
Not really my thing. This is the side of new wave I don’t really jive with.
Not terrible. Some of the songs were fun!
I appreciate that this was from 1978
Only knew Hong Long Garden before listening to this and enjoyed the rest…
This band is more of a presence than a band. I don't really like most of the songs but it was still a valuable listen.
I liked the lively tracks more than the more somber ones but hey, it's the scream. Can't be all sunshine and rainbows, can it.
Slow rock/psych
Sounds angry, kinda samey throughout, at least its consistent. Carcass caught my ear pretty well though. Not bad, maybe no repeat listens though.
Ενδιαφερουσα παραγωγη και αρκετα influential αλμπουμ της post punk σκηνης. Παρ'ολ'αυτα δεν θα μπορουσα να ακουσα μουσικη με τα vocals του αλμπουμ. Απλα δεν ειναι για μενα. Παντως σαν δισκος επαγεται στην ποιοτικη πλευρα της μουσικης. Rating: B+
Quite innovative arrangement with the trebly-guitar and tom-tom driven beats. As punk singers are want to, the vocals are a bit shout-y and lacks dynamic range, which gets a bit much at times.
It seems like I hear more about Siouxsie and The Banshees more than I have ever heard there work. It is raw, edgy, provocative, etc., but gets lost in the transition from Post Punk/New Wave to alternative. I kind of like what's going on here, but I have trouble reconciling the raves.
I really like the guitar work on this album. I also do like an album that is innovative and pushes music forward, as the drumming does for this album. Musically, it's fine. I don't think it's particularly special other than what I said above. Contextually, it's an important album, and I'm guessing a lot of albums today can trace influences back to this one. With that in mind, it's good, but still not really great. Favorite Song(s): Helter Skelter, Hong Kong Garden
Was alright, not as good as the previous album
You can't overstate the influence SATB had on the music world. This is a pretty radical album for '78 but they got so much better. So much more dynamic. So much more themselves. Unless there are at least 2 other Siouxsie albums on the list not sure why you would include this. It's a moment in time but their best song of this era - Hong Kong Garden - isn't even on the album.
The music is very good but I get what some people say about the singing but that’s just Sioxsie! An excellent debut album to be fair.
nice listen instrumental wise but overall kinda boring and vocals get annoying after a while 3/5
I like, but not love. Voice not my favourite.
this had some okay songs overall, didn’t blow me away though
I like the the latter stuff better but still a fun listen from time to time
Das Debütalbum der britischen Rockband erschien im November 1978 und gilt als ein wegweisendes Werk des Post-Punk, dass zwar einige beeindruckende Momente bietet, aber nicht überdurchschnittlich ist. Positiv ist der Innovativer Sound durch seine experimentelle Herangehensweise. Einflussreiche Songs wie “Jigsaw Feeling” und “Metal Postcard (Mittageisen)” zeigen die Fähigkeit der Band, düstere und eindringliche Atmosphären zu schaffen. Leider ist es auch über längere Phasen zu viel des Guten an Experimenten. Hier hätte dem Album sicher ein Hauch von Wave gutgetan.
Great early goth with great range of aesthetic approaches.
Love Hung King garden
If Edvard Munch had a Spotify account, this would be his top-played album.
fínt. þarf aðra. 3,5.
It was OK, but I was expecting more I think. They were a band I had overlooked, and thought this might be a revelation, but didn't really do that much for me.
Meah
Don't think I'd revisit but it was perfectly fine
I give them credit for being pioneers but nothing too catchy for a punk album.
I mean it's ok
13/10/24 An average listen.
I feel I should like this more than I do.
Punky
A couple of classics I love anchor the back half of this album. I didnt find the front half to be as engaging, maybe too harshly mixed? Solid album though. 3.5
I like the style but this particular album does not strike me as one of their best
While this doesn't sound super terrible, it wasn't the best either.
Interresting. To die for ????
This is actually a little disappointing. I was expecting to like it much more than I did. Just seems to miss the mark a little bit - not quite as certain as their later stuff, but for sure it's an opening salvo.
Not as good as X, but struck me similarly.
About time we got some proper goth representation up in here.
Middle of the road punk music. Helter Skelter was sick tho
Their later stuff is better but you can hear what's to come here and it's promising.
Decent, of its time, not my favourite signing
Pretty good. Some I loved and some I found annoying. Her voice is amazing though I absolutely love it
We hebben al heel vaak iets onder de noemer post-punk moeten aanhoren en het wisselde van slecht tot heel slecht. Ik moet zeggen dat hier nog wel aardig een lijn in zit, en er is nog wel iets van punk in te horen. Het zijn vaak 3 of 4 akkoorden zonder al te veel poespas, rechttoe rechtaan. Er is wel degelijk melodie in te herkennen. De zangeres is zeurschreeuwerig en soort van expres vals, maar het past wel bij de quasi Velvet Underground meets the Stooges waar ze zelf waarschijnlijk inspiratie uit haalden. Het is blijkbaar van grote invloed geweest op bands, die wel goed waren in muziek maken. Een grondlegger. En we weten allemaal wat we hier doorgaans van grondleggers vinden. Op de schaal van slecht tot heel slecht, zit dit aan de slechte kant van het spectrum. Maar meer ook niet. Een 2,5
I liked the later half of this album. Switch and Staircase were my fave
I was conflicted when this album came up. On one hand, I really do like Siouxsie and the Banshees, but on the other hand, knowing that this was their first album had me contemplating if their debut really was a must listen. At this stage, Siouxsie and the Banshees are definitely more punk and post-punk and haven't leaned as much into their goth sound yet. Siouxsie has an unmistakable voice either way, but it's just better paired with their goth era. They were never exactly a band that preferred a "polished" sound, but they eventually got more melodic, something that this album lacks. An okay album that will get a good rating from me, but again, I already like Siouxsie and the Banshees. I don't think this is all that great of an inclusion on this project, and if this was my first exposure to Siouxsie, I wouldn't probably be giving it as good of a rating.
A bit disjointed, but I can see the appeal.
Good band but not my thing.
This album is apparently their debut album. It has Helter Skelter on it..... That Beatles song Charles Manson thought had hidden prophesies in it .... So that's creepy as fuck. This version is dark as hell. I'm not a huge Siouxsie fan, but this album isn't bad. It isn't great, but I can see how it was a turning point in post punk/goth rock which influenced a shit ton of bands to follow. This one is better than the other one I had (Juju). Favourite songs: Carcass, Metal Postcard (Mittageisen), Nicotine Stain Least favourite songs: Pure (just random moaning) 3/5
I didn't enjoy this as much as I expected. It has a great punk vibe, Siouxsie brings the energy and the attitude, and I can hear the influence on Bat for Lashes, PJ Harvey, Sleater-Kinney et al. But something about the actual song selection left me cold? I don't know. I hated the Helter Skelter cover, everything else was fine but lacking anything truly memorable on first listen.
Scream it all out, Siouxsie! Just scream it all out.
I've heard of this band, but I didn't know they started this early. Second album in a row I'll compare unfavorably to The Slits album, though it's perfectly OK girl punk. I listened to the 12-track version with Hong Kong Garden which gave the album a bit more variety. Favorite track: Nicotine Stain
I wasn’t expecting to hear a connection between Siouxsie and the Banshees and The B-52s but they have a similar exuberance in their performances, particularly in the vocals. (And anyway, B-52s are more punk than people give them credit for.) I liked when this album had that bouncy, get up and move energy. The vocals were the main draw for me. I don’t think I’m gonna become a big fan anytime soon but I see the appeal and I enjoyed this.
Want sure I liked it, but I couldn't stop listening either. Pretty alright.
I think I like the music that this inspired better than this actual music. Love to see a deranged woman (said affectionately) screeching into a mic and just going nuts but it wasn't actually that pleasant to listen to. Alas! The Helter Skelter cover was pretty cool, though.
oof... another album that i understand the importance and impact of, but just really isn't what i want to spend my time listening to. the tracks here are moody and evocative, but just don't have a hook to really pull you in beyond that. anything interesting kind of just gets muddled into a brooding and repetitive whole. i will say the ending of metal postcard was fun. i liked the part where siouxsie yipped like a dog. also hong kong garden is definitely the standout track here, but it reeeeally hasn't aged well. the helter skelter cover is interesting, but not a must-hear. favorites: jigsaw feeling, helter skelter, hong kong garden
Sometimes maybe good. Sometimes maybe shit.
I get why this album is important and you can clearly hear other bands who were influenced by them so kudos to them. I now wanna put on eye liner and punk out but it’s also not great to me. Helter skelter really is a jam though wow
could i write poetry to this? y
What a way to start a band's discography. Really gloomy, with dark subject and outstanding performance. Although I'm not a fan of post-punk genre, I can see the glimpse of Joy Division and others here. Great opening and ending, it's definition of rage on terms of using guitar (maybe Greenwood took an inspiration from it) and vocal which transforms into a special effect (like 'metal! Metal! METAL'). The middle is sagging, though, and, again, not my genre. It's great anyway.
Punky
I hear they're popular. I think a 3 for me. Not a bad album but olivia rodrigo came on after, and it was so much more my thing, though I'm sure she owes such a debt to Souxie.
🎧Pretty neutral on this. Nicotine Stain and Hong Kong Garden are cool
This is an album that is focused on sonic exploration and I like that about it. Definitely striking, but I personally wasn't grabbed by it in the way I thought I would. I'm led to believe Siouxsie would go on to release stronger material but not as shocking as this. Maybe I need to give Scream some more time.
I really miss John McGeoch’s sublime guitar in this debut record. It’s the thing that made Siouxsie And the Banshees truly shine on their masterpiece, Juju. The Scream is just fine - and that’s not quite enough coming from such an influential group.
Yeah she sure screamed
Good debut, but they would do so much better in the future.
A great starter for Siouxsie and the Banshees and the best was only yet to come. Love that band.
Its not something i listen to for the sake of it. I like this list giving me albums i wouldnt listen to or never would have discovered. Im not a big goth fan or post punk or punk at all, its something i never listen to. While this is a very influential album that apparently influenced Sonic Youth which is one of my favorite bands that also influenced some of my other favorite bands, I feel neutral about this. I dont like it, but I dont dislike it either?
I just imagine a bunch of hippies singing these, not bad just funny. 2.7
Love to listen to an album that pioneered a particular sound. Very solid album.
Favorite Track: Jigsaw Feeling
Jagged, buzzing guitars. Punchy bass lines. Vocals somehow both droning and passionate. A dark brooding sonic template. Both noisy and airy/spacious. Certainly influential, a lot of this was key to the formula of post-punk and gothic rock moving forward. No doubt it’s a good record, but I question if it’s a great one. I enjoy it while I’m listening, but it’s not something i see myself coming back to much (with evidence: I’ve known of this band and been into post-punk for over a decade, but have only heard this album a few times). Perhaps it was more vital at the time, but now it feels like other bands have warped and molded this sound into other music that I prefer.
This was fine, but didn't have any standout tracks.
Early Siouxsie, raw and punkish
Given how revered and influential this band is (this is my first time listening to them) I was expecting more. I guess for late 70s it sounded amazing but definitely a formula that was iterated on by the numerous bands that were influenced them later. 3.5/5
Teori om detta band! Siouxsie Sioux är så cool att ingen märker att musiken inte är så spännande
Getting this immediately after Joy Division was interesting as I'm pretty sure it was a major influence on them and the two flow quite nicely into each other. Dark and angry but some great riffs and tunes and they really lean on quality basslines, which you can miss if you rush it.
Interesting
I'd never listened to Siouxsie and The Banshees until I reviewed Juju some time last year. I was completely blown away by Juju, so I had really high expectations going into this album. I thought The Scream was pretty good. I didn't enjoy it as much as I did Juju, but it was still enjoyable to listen to. The first three songs were a bit of a chore to get through for me, but I really loved "Carcass." The tone of the guitar and the driving rhythms were absolutely fantastic; this song had a really great punk feel to it, but it still had the S&TB sound. The band's cover of "Helter Skelter" was great too. The Beatles' version is not something I've listened to a lot, so I didn't enjoy it by comparison, but just on its own merits. The opening bass tones were perfect, and I really liked how the song took off from there, with a manic pace and booming drums. I really enjoyed the guitar on "Mirage" as well, and the haunting "Switch" was a great closing track. This album had some great guitar playing, and I love Siouxsie Sue's vocals. The biggest thing holding this album back for me is that a lot of the songs sound the same, and there are some stretches of the album where there's not a lot of variation. I can look past that if there's a better overall theme or atmosphere, but I felt like that was missing here. This album is an important moment in popular music, and it's incredibly influential, but there are other post-punk works that I'd gravitate towards first. I'd listen to this album again, but just because I've really grown to love this band.
2,5
Refreshing simple rock!
Totally get the influence on punk and post punk and golf, especially hearing strains of the Smiths, the Cult and others. But overall pretty ordinary. Her extraordinary voice is drowned out by the guitars, and I never heard a track that really kind of grabbed me, with no clear melodies or choruses.
Not bad. Kind of a early punk rock feel to it. 3/5
El primer disco de Siouxsie muy punk. Diferente del rock más refinado al que nos acostumbró con trabajos posteriores. No es malo, pero no me encantó.
Never knew Siouxsie was English, thought the band was from the southwest. Always liked their sound. Best song is Hong Kong Garden due to the unique xylophone arrangement. Album is a worthy freshman effort (3.1*s)
Not my all-time favorite Siouxsie & The Banshees songs selections, but a salad out nonetheless.
Back in the day, I was a fan of Adam And The Ants. As they often toured with Siouxsie And The Banshees, I knew of them, too. The band is aptly named and their music was one of a kind then. But there's a reason I was fan of Adam Ant and not Siouxsie. Still, I liked them on occasion.
Not as enjoyable as anything else I’ll be listening to today. Didn’t like her droning voice or any of the melodramatic material. It is for some, but not me. 3/5
I actually kinda dig this. Opening track is really weird and cool. I like a lot of what they were going for.
I've seen countless photos of Siouxsie with other icons if the era. She was really groundbreaking and influential. I'm glad to have this album in the 1001, although not my favourite it deserves it's place in the top shelf.
I was pleasantly surprised by how tuneful and enjoyable this was.
+- tambem
You can tell why this was so influential. Though none of the songs really grabbed me, and the vocal was intentionally discordant, this whole record is like a blue print for punk. It is a little monotonous as all the instruments are played with the exact same gain, levels, and style throughout. Which does sort of hurt it some.
Great to hear Siouxsie Sioux in full flow - lots of great moments.
didn’t think i was gonna like it at all after the first song but it grew on me
Man I just can't get into this band! I like their later, more polished albums like Tinderbox a bit better. That's actually all I've heard of the band, that and this. I should like this more. I like Carcass and really like the Helter Skelter cover. There are other moments I really don't like, like Hong Kong Garden. Feels like an important album but there are others from this era and scene I would turn to first.
I made the scream face with the Beatles cover out of nowhere. In general I was entertained but didn’t love anything (2.5/5)
Ooo I enjoyed it! I love the overall sound and that Helter Skelter cover is amazing!!! But I must admit and say this isn't something I would revist...
A wail of a good time. From the opening instrumental. To the Beatles cover there’s so much to like here. Siouxsie Sioux is full voiced going off! A great intro to what lies around the corner in the decade to come!
I will probably be repeating myself form the last album by 'Siouxsie And The Bansheest's rocking, and she has a uniquely muscular voice. Plenty of thundering drums and grinding guitar. Great music to get ready for something. Warlike, determined, and gets the blood going doesn't it? Some great songs, not brilliant or as fun as the first S and the B album I heard. (I read they are more a single band than an album band- makes sense)
I love Siouxsie in the Banshees but this album is kinda boring for me. some good slappers on there tho.
I really loved the first Siouxsie And The Banshees album I got on the project, but this one doesn't hold up to the same level. It's good, but not as revolutionary. 3/5
Tunnistettavaa Siouxsieta, mutta tällä levyllä mikään biisi ei nouse niin muiden yläpuolelle kuin muilla levyillä ehkä tuntuu (mutuilen). Ennemmin äänimattoa? Mutta toimiva meininki.
I get how pivotal this album was, but it's not easy to listen to.
Not bad but largely forgotten by next morning
I want to like it more than I actually do like it because I respect it and Siouxsie so much. But it's pretty rough.
Not bad)
This was better than some of the other uk post punk ones on this list. I get a little tired of the exaggerated UK accent on these albums. Everything other than that was pretty good. Will I listen to again: 50%
Raw but good.
‘‘Twas alright.
First listen to post punk album that influenced many alternative rock bands I grew up with. “Jigsaw Feeling”, “Carcass”, “Helter Skelter” and “Hong Kong Garden” all stood out.
I like this.
I guess this is mostly included because it was influential. It has some catchy parts, but mostly doesn't really stand out to me.
C+ Pure 2 Jigsaw Feeling 3 Overground 3 Carcass 3 Helter Skelter 3 Mirage 3 Metal Postcard (Mittageissen) 3 Nicotine Stain 3 Suburban Relapse 3 Switch 3 I don't understand how some of these are in here.
Indeed sounds very new. Not my cup of tea though
Fine. Not grabbing me as much as I thought it would and the Helter Skelter cover sucks
Didn’t listen to it all. Kinda just seemed like a rock album :( it was fine I guess. I didn’t dislike any songs but I didn’t like any.
6/10 Initially might have called it boring, but it grew on me as it went on Consistent in style & vibe Music ok, vocals excellent Best: Hong Kong Garden
Probably great but not for me
Siouxsie does have some great songs. I don't think this was it
Siouxsie being Siouxsie! Not my fave but it’s tolerable pretty progressive surprisingly popular pop for 78! Hong Kong garden is the saving grace of this album for me.
Debut from S&B. Lots of scratchy guitar and surprising mature. Good production too. Her voice is a bit Marmite and the sings are not that memorable.
While I recognize the influence and respect it, this one doesn't really hit for me. Overlong crooning mostly, and while some of the music is interesting, it's pretty basic and repetitive. Not awful, but not great in any standout way to me. Fav tracks: Hong Kong Garden, Mirage
Strange. 3.5
Like all great jazz, Mingus puts us inside a Time Capsule that’s inside a Time Machine. We’re right there listening to art created in the spot and we’re also confronted by music that no genre or era has caught up with. It’s not for everyone but it’s meant for everybody, and it rewards repeated listens like the most timeless music always does.
Absolutt lyttbart, men har ikkje savna da dei siste årene siden sist eg hørte da heller
A pivotal album which influenced the post punk scene, it has some innovative use of effects and guitar. There are some bright spots in the album, but I generally found it lackluster and uninteresting compared to later efforts in the genre
Didn't get enough time to give this my full attention, though I did listen to it. I'm not versed in enough punk music to understand what they did which was avant-garde or influential, though many of the sounds seemed familiar to me via more contemporary punky bands.
Liked this way more than JuJu, love how upbeat it is and I like her vocals on this. Can absolutely see how it was hugely influential to post punk. Would put this on of my own volition for sure
Decent album I enjoyed it
1.23.24
Not my favourite album in the world. Totally understand it's meant to sound like this, but some of the tracks are just hard to listen to, sore ears and that. Appreciate the artist and the post punk sound but just not for me.
Encore un album qui porte bien son nom
Proper post-punk
Never was a huge fan even though I loved the genre but this first album actually appeals to me. Way more punk than her later music. Lots of seeds of the British post punk movement in there as well. Heard some early Cure sounds. 3.0
Kraftmikið og rífur aðeins í sálina.
The start of something magic
Pretty cool post punk feeling female fronted band. I remember hearing them for the first time in this cool bar called the cuevita in highland park with a cool bartender who was playing them who was super nice. Very joy division.
real pure \"post punk/wave\" album - no way you listen too this for the first time and realize it is 1978, such an influential album. I enjoyed. Classic Beatles cover!!!!
3,5/5
siusiu u babci
Первая половина альбома 2, вторая 4+ в сумме 3+
I really loved their other album but this one didn't quite do it for me in the same way. I found it a bit more repetitive and indistinct
Pretty good but nothing amazing. I do like Siouxsie and the Banshees but they aren't a band that I choose to listen to that often, just the odd song that comes up.
Decent album. Always liked a lot of SATB stuff, but never really a full album.
Entertainment.
Looking forward to this one!! You can hear the influence they had on some of my favourite bands like Radiohead, the cure and joy division. Cutting edge stuff for the late 70s.
This album was really cool - very cool to think what a big impact this sound had on heaps of other bands I love! Fave track: Hong kong garden
3.5/5
British rock that has a punk flavor to it. Noise rock would probably be the best way to describe it. I didn't mind it, but I'm not risking it to buy it.
I never really listed to Siouxsie and the Banshees. Interesting to realize there are echoes of Siouxsie in many bands that came after her: the Cure, Joy Division, Sonic Youth, The Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Interpol… not something I’ll Listen to again but I’m glad I listened today!
I didn't like the singer very much.
Infectious POP, Good LP, But not Great, though the Energy is off the Charts
fine. no big winners. 3 stars
Standouts: Helter Skelter Others: Mirage, Mental Postcards (Mittegeisen), Jigsaw Feeling, Switch, Overground, Carcass, Suburban Relapse.
I can hear their influence in a lot of later punk bands, but not a lot of songs on this album that will stick with me.
A good post punk album had some cool song on the album that i saved.
A bit slow but well performed, this is probably dope live. woah 'Switch' is soooooooo good, its the same formula as their other tracks but something about it just comes together so right. PLUS THE SAX??
Post-punk. Ni fu ni fa.
Enjoyed this, very punk, very goth. A bit repetitive perhaps and no stand-out "wow" moments for me.
Been over a year since the first Siouxsie and the Banshees album. I was reading on Wikipedia that this album influenced Massive Attack - which I get, I found myself humming some Teardrop during one of this album's songs. Still, just a bit OK for me, wouldn't necessarily choose to listen again, like with Juju. It is better though, but not an additional star better. 2.7 for Juju, 3.4 for The Scream.
I didn't think this was as good as Juju, which feels like a lifetime ago. It was alright but I wouldn't go back for another listen. Highlights: Carcass Metal Postcard Hong Kong Garden
I enjoyed the last Siouxie and the banshees album we had, seems like a long time ago! I don't think I enjoyed this one quite as much, but still liked the sound. The cover of helter-skelter was arguably better than the original. Highlights Carcass Hong Kong garden 3.5 as I gave the other one a 4
typical Siouxsie
Boy you hear the seeds of Sleater Kinney on this record! I was immediately excited by what I was hearing, but it started to wear on me as it went on. I’ll love this one in spurts!
wtf is a souxsie
Another reasonable but not amazing album in the collection. Enjoyable but unlikely to revisit.
Unfortunately the vocals keep this otherwise quite attractive album from a higher score.
Schreeuwerige rockmuziek. Op zich prima muziek. Met deze zangeres doet het me denken aan de bands Hole en B52s. Leuk voor een keertje. ***
I understand its significance to the zeitgeist, but I didn’t enjoy the listen. It has a laid back punk sound/vibe that I couldn’t connect with.
I prefer the other Siouxsie and the Banshees album that was on this list to this one. This is a nice debut album and has significance in terms of the sound it helped to create. Overall though, I think they have stronger albums.
Very good, will need to listen again
Great guitars and drums but the vocals were a bit too shouty for me.
Bit waily. Liked the Helter Skelter cover
it's fine, another one of those post-punk gothic albums that don't do anything for me. it's at least more listenable than most of them though.
skoda ze nejde davat neco mezi 3 a 4
3.5
Ok
thought this would be just my cup of tea and i did like some of it but it wasn't quite my cup of tea
Good but not very good. When it's on form it's punky, edgy, angry and with hammering guitars and drums, but it strays a bit away from it at times and that doesn't impress me. 3, solid enough.
This is better than I expected - does get a bit screechy in places (although with a backing band called the Banshees, should really expect that), but in the most part it's punk with a bit more musical depth and tunefulness to it. Didn't like the Helter Skelter cover really, took a load of the energy out of it (which is unusual given how full of energy the rest of this album is). Solid album, not quite a 4 but pretty close.
One of those bands I had missed due to age and never looked at. Really enjoyed this album. It's funny how every generation thinks they invent new music when it's just a rehash of the old. Indie and grunge can thank these guys.
A really good one but not their best
banqué bastante al final. 7.5/10
Not the sort of vocalist I'd point to as a favourite, really, but she shines in this sort of aggressive, sharp soundscape offered by The Scream. This is still the sort of album I tend to appreciate more from a distance than face to face. It can be a little ugly, a little harsh, but damn, if it ain't influential.
I see that this week's theme is "Weaker albums by my favorite artists". Very influential record, but "Juju" and "Tinderbox" exist and blow it out of the water. Why is the foot on the cover so big.
It was an ok album, The Scream was definitely not a misnomer, along with the Banshees portion of the band's name. Full of noise rock and roll, there are elements of letting each instrument operate in their own space but together at the same time, yet also sounding as though they are all one instrument, which at times can be a slightly overwhelming. Best: Suburban Relapse Worst: Jigsaw Feeling 2.5 stars
The album was interesting. I was not familiar with the band or really any song besides the cover of Helter Skelter. I don't think I would revisit the album but I can definitely hear how this influenced other bands. I will round up.
Not bad. Not great. Enjoyed it but probably won’t listen again.
Not the easiest to listen to, but that's how it often is with post-x music. I'm not running back to this album, but it was very interesting to listen to this and consider how it influenced those after it in a similar genre like Joy Division and the Sonic Youth
First half was ok, the helter skelter cover wasn't great. Second half is meh, very forgettable.
This kind of music isn't my cup of tea, but it's ok.
3/5
I needed a 2nd proper listen to really hear the post punk Joy Division-inspiring sound. It really has punk energy with progressive rock sound from the cymbal-less tribal drums and screechy (in a good way) guitars. I gather it was genuinely a first of its kind among the straight forward punk records of ‘76-‘78, however I prefer the early ‘80s sound of JuJu with the other rhythm section.
57 of 1001 Siouxsie and the Banshees - The Scream Favorite Track : The Staircase Rating : 3 / 5 This is some punk I will come back and listen to again.
Distinct voice, early innovator.
Highlights: "Mirage," "Overground," "Jigsaw Feeling" As influential as this band was, they needed time to work out the sound. Specifically, they need McGeoch's guitarwork to bring some melodic interest, because Siouxsie tends to cling to a single note in her money range like her life depended on it. There are radical choices here, but minimal development or variation over the course of a song. It's almost all dreary drawn-out syncopated droning, with the unfortunate exception of the glitter of shockingly racist kitsch on "Hong Kong Garden". At least, this is a clear step from Patti Smith's gonzo secular ceremonies towards more bearable developments in genres that barely exist like New Wave and Post Punk.
Post-punk. Ni fu ni fa.
It was fine, didn't blow me away.
I could see this group being an influence of 80's women fronted punk/pop-punk groups. Music was pretty good.
It's fine. Siouxsie sounds like she's screaming her heart out to an empty bar.
Everything tastes like eyeliner.
I enjoyed it. Early goth, a fun Beatles cover, some amusing studio weirdness. Won't ever be a 'go to' for me, but I respect it.
Every song has at least one good idea, but none of the songs are good from start to finish. I think I understand what the appeal of this music is. The singing is very annoying, but the good parts are really good. I hear echoes of this album in the obvious Joy Division and Gang of Four etc., but also early U2 and later Dead Kennedys. Favorite song: overground, because it's the most consistent.
Yep, an important album by and important band but her voice has always grated on me. Should be my cup of tea but isn’t.
Helt okej.
See the beauty in it reflecting the angst in those days and like Siouxies Nico like way of singing. But just not for me.
I bought this when I was in HS and loved it. Doesn’t hit the same.
Quite entertaining
Not bad, but a bit repetitive
I want to like it, I really do. It's mostly upbeat, except for the silly avant-garde guitar work - but I just don't like her voice. Sorry.
Ik vind de muziek best lekker (met name de basgitaar), maar haar zangstem is wel een beetje lastig om van te genieten. In het beste geval is het jammer maar prima mee te leven, in het slechtste geval klinkt ze als de keffende keeshond van de buren (bijvoorbeeld bij "Metal Postcard"). En dat meen ik redelijk serieus: Volgens mij probeert ze daadwerkelijk te keffen. Siouxsie and the Pekineesjes. Dus (ook) bij deze band is m'n conclusie dat een volledig album achter elkaar voor mij niet zo goed werkt. Aanvankelijk een 4, maar glijdt al snel af naar een 3.
There's a good sound here but I'm a little indifferent to it.
Des passes musicales très intéressantes, mais les vocals me tannent un peu à la longue ; typique chant féminin post punk.
Pretty good listen. Great punk vocals. T3B 1. The Staircase (Mystery) 2. Mirage 3. Helter Skelter
Interesting album. The cover of Helter Skelter was the highlight. Lots of punk influences. It wasn't bad
I should have paid closer attention while listening to this, so I'll have to revisit it. For now, it gets a 3.
Too influential to be just a 2, perhaps, but not good enough for a 4.
loved it! great mix of grungy and dark, guitars and bass are driving, performance is excellent. only downside is that the whole is not the most cohesive. can take some time to get into its rhythm but once its there its great. best tracks: carcass, suburban relapse, metal postcard
Charmig debut.
I can’t say that I was particularly excited for this album. I listened to Ju Ju by Siouxsie and the Banshees a month or so ago and wasn’t a fan. However, today is a new day with a different album so let’s listen! Songs I already knew: Honk Kong Garden Favourites: Honk Kong Garden, Jigsaw Feeling I did find this album more enjoyable to my previous experience. I can’t quite put my finger of why, but I just find the vocal style quite annoying. I didn’t realise until listening to this today that I was already vaguely familiar with Honk Kong Garden, but I did enjoy that song when it came on. Overall, this album is validating my thoughts that post punk doesn’t really do much for me in general. There are occasional songs that click with me, and a lot of songs that don’t.
Post punk, alternative, noise rock, great distortion in the intrumentation, pioneer in blending angular (larger interval jump) tones form the guitar with a bass in the background and drums resambling machines.
The drums and guitar are great. Always struggled with the vocals.
Nice debut album. Enjoy their sound.
Good stuff but I’m guessing this isn’t their best album? Sound is a bit unrefined at times. 3.5 stars
I avoided this band for a long long time, but now the time has come to check it out. This record, is a weird one folks, I'm sure there's a lot of people that can appreciate it, and maybe it takes a lot of time to discover it's beauty, but for me, it's quite a chore. After a first listen this record had a few moments that I liked, I can imagine this band might grow on me after more listens. Helter skelter, Mirage, Metal Postcard, Switch and Hong Kong Garden stood out the most. 6.5 out of 10
Feel about conflicted about the rating, another one of those where I wish for a 2.5, but since I did get some enjoyment out of it, I’ll bump it up to a 3
First 3 songs sucks, but the album gets way better after that. Good early punk that you can tell had influence on other bands. The Spotify biography was pretty interesting. Band members included sid vicious and Robert Smith of the cure.
Decent, seems overrated
eu olhei a lista de musicas e vi que tem helter skelter, minha nota vai se basear nisso. olha não foi ruim, foi inventivo, gostei até. em geral eu gostei do estilo da banda. o vocal é escrachado e as vezes desafinado mas isso adiciona muito ao jeito das musicas
I echo all the reviews that pitch this between a 2 and a 3. So rounding up or down is the dilemma. On balance I’m not revisiting this album unless you were in a discussion about Nile Rodgers. I will give a 2 ignoring his other contributions to music. Eg Bowie
I see the virtue but I just can’t stand those kinds of whiny loud out of tune vocals in rock settings.
Is alright.
Super clean electric guitar. Rough on the vocals. Could have been much more
It was an appropriate album for the season, good moody, gothic punk. Nothing jumped out and grabbed me like I wanted it to so 3 stars. Listen to La Luz instead and fuck you
It's Siouxsie so no suprises. Strong dominant drums with squeaks and squeals as vocal highlights. Either you like it or it is annoying, there is little space to be neutral here. I like it in limited doses - listening to a whole album in one go it gets annoying.
You can see where Souixie was getting ready to launch into the stratosphere with this album. While not as polished as later offerings, this is a good introduction.
3.8
Nice but not as good as I was expecting from this band.
Pretty good and obviously really influential. I feel I may have enjoyed this more if this was my first Siouxsie album but, having heard some of their later work, this one doesn't quite reach those heights
I've always enjoyed Siouxsie and the Banshees as a "song on a mixtape" kind of deal. Although I knew "Hong Kong Garden" in that capacity, I didn't know the rest of this debut album. There were definitely elements I liked here but maybe also some songs I'd skip. A whole album's worth can be a bit much to take, I think, but I’m definitely intrigued to hear more.
I thought I was familiar with this album somehow, but it all sounded new to me on this listen and not all that welcoming. So I may have simply forgotten whatever I did know because I didn’t really care all that much for it.
Never quite been my thing. I'm glad to have listened but am not completely won over.
Some good sound and decent songs at times.
2.5 rounded up because I was into it at points.
This had cool guitar, and I liked her vocal style, but her singing is a bit too repetitive and makes all the songs sound the same--but it was still pretty cool.
This was pretty good. I’d try to see them live