Superstition

by Siouxsie and the Banshees

Overview

Superstition is a similar album to that of Peepshow, this time with more precise production and a lighter feeling to many of the songs. While Siouxsie and the Banshees albums like Tinderbox and Juju were dark affairs, Superstition's sound is representative of the pink of the album cover. A softer pop sound, mixed with the Banshees' penchant for minor keys and strange imagery. They manage to pull it off quite well on most tracks. "Fear (Of the Unknown)" and "Drifter" are classic Siouxsie stuff, and "Kiss Them for Me" gave them their first significant entry into the U.S. singles charts. But it's tracks like "Silly Thing" that hold this album back. This track manages to do what the Banshees had avoided all their career -- sounding like someone else. One of their most accessible albums, Superstition has appeal without losing its edge. ~ Chris True

Product Details

Release Date:	06/11/1991
Label:	Geffen
UPC:	0720642438725
Rank:	26394

Tracks

1. Kiss Them for Me
2. Fear (Of the Unknown)
3. Cry
4. Drifter
5. Little Sister
6. Shadowtime
7. Silly Thing
8. Got to Get Up
9. Silver Waterfalls
10. Softly
11. The Ghost in You

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Siouxsie and the Banshees   Primary Artist,Vocals
Talvin Singh   Primary Artist,Guest Artist,Tabla,Percussion,Featured Artist
Steven Severin   Keyboards,Bass (Electric),Bass
Jon Klein   Guitar
Budgie   Drums,Keyboards,Percussion
Martin McCarrick   Cello,Dulcimer,Keyboards
Siouxsie Sioux   Vocals

Technical Credits

Mike Drake   Engineer
Nigel Godrich   Assistant Engineer
Will O'Sullivan   Assistant Engineer
Peter Clarke   Composer,Composer
Donna Francesca   Photography
Abdul Kroz-Dressah   Assistant Engineer
Jon Klein   Composer
Susan Janet Ballion   Composer
Budgie   Composer,Lyricist
Spike Drake   Engineer
Stephen Hague   Producer
Talvin Singh   Tavil
Graham Parker   Composer
Martin McCarrick   Composer
Danny Elfman   Composer
Siouxsie Sioux   Composer
Siouxsie and the Banshees   Design,Composer
Steven Severin   Composer,Lyricist