Siouxsie and the Banshees – The Scream | Before Goth Had a Name?

What happens when punk stops trying to shock and starts trying to haunt?In this episode, we revisit The Scream, the extraordinary debut album by Siouxsie & the Banshees. Nearly fifty years on, it still feels unlike anything else released during the first wave of punk. Sparse, unsettling and fiercely original, The Scream pointed towards post-punk before the genre even had a name.From John McKay's jagged guitar work and Kenny Morris's restless drumming to Siouxsie's commanding, enigmatic voice, we explore how the band created an atmosphere that was as important as the songs themselves.In this episode I am in discussion with Dr. Andrew Webber.https://www.facebook.com/share/1F15mx4ea3/https://buymeacoffee.com/lownoiseWhy buy me a coffee?Low Noise is proudly ad-free. If you would like to to say thank you for any of the content you have enjoyed (and help support the continuation of creating more), the above link provides a way to make a small donation of your choice (I also function on coffee!).