This record "SIOUXSIE & THE BANSHEES - Spellbound" is the song recorded by British rock band Siouxsie and the Banshees in 1981. The track was written by the Banshees and co-produced with Nigel Gray. It was the first single released from the Banshees' fourth album Juju.
Released in 1981 as the lead single from their landmark album "Juju," Siouxsie and the Banshees' "Spellbound" marked a thrilling turning point in both the band's sound and the wider musical landscape.
From its opening moments, "Spellbound" casts an eerie allure. John McGeoch's chiming, delay-laden guitar creates an otherworldly sonic tapestry, while drummer Budgie's inventive rhythms push and pull beneath Siouxsie Sioux's icy vocals. Her lyrics, both enigmatic and evocative, hint at dark rituals and intoxicating desires.
This was Siouxsie and the Banshees venturing deeper into atmospheric territories than ever before. The track's spacious production and textured arrangements showcase a growing complexity within their signature blend of post-punk edge and experimental spirit. The result is a song that feels both unsettling and utterly mesmerizing.
The B-side, "Follow the Sun," offers a different kind of sonic experimentation. Built around a hypnotic drum pattern and swirling guitars, it delves into a more tribal, psychedelic realm. While lacking the immediate impact of "Spellbound," it demonstrates the band's willingness to stretch their own boundaries.
"Spellbound" became a defining moment for Siouxsie and the Banshees, propelling them towards even greater success and influence within the goth-rock movement and the broader alternative music scene. It remains a testament to their ability to create haunting, evocative music that pushes against conventional structures and lingers long in the mind.
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Once Upon a Time "The Singles" 12" Vinyl LP
"Spellbound" is the song recorded by British rock band Siouxsie and the Banshees in 1981. The track was written by the Banshees and co-produced with Nigel Gray. It was the first single released from the Banshees' fourth album Juju.
Spellbound 7" Vinyl Single
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This Wheel's on Fire 12" Maxi Single
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Through The Looking Glass 12" Vinyl LP