2 languages
The Scream
From HitStory, the pop encyclopedia of School of Rock · Work
The Scream · Siouxsie and the Banshees received a great deal of press attention in 1977, but for a long time could not find a record contract. In June 1978 they signed with Polydor. Many of the songs had already been heard in two radio sessions for John Peel. Steve Lillywhite co-produced. The album was recorded in one week in August 1978 and mixed over three weeks at RAK Studios. Lillywhite had the drums recorded separately: first bass drum and snare, later the cymbals and toms.
The sound is angular and claustrophobic, with sharp guitar, a leading bass and mechanical drums full of toms. There is no real lead instrument: each band member has their own space. The guitars in Suburban Relapse echo the screeching violins from the film music of Psycho. Critics called it a milestone of post-punk. Joy Division and U2 named it as an influence.
Listening
Track list
- 1Pure1:52Apple Music ↗
- 2Jigsaw Feeling4:39Apple Music ↗
- 3Overground3:48Apple Music ↗
- 4Carcass3:50Apple Music ↗
- 5Helter Skelter3:47Apple Music ↗
- 6Mirage2:51Apple Music ↗
- 7Metal Postcard (Mittageisen)4:15Apple Music ↗
- 8Nicotine Stain2:57Apple Music ↗
- 9Suburban Relapse4:13Apple Music ↗
- 10Switch6:57Apple Music ↗
- 11Hong Kong Garden2:56Apple Music ↗
- 12The Staircase (Mystery)3:16Apple Music ↗
30-second previews via Apple Music. Listen to the whole album on Apple Music ↗