Nocturne (1983)

About this title: Nocturne is a top-notch live double album recorded in 1983 at the Royal Albert Hall. The sound quality is first-rate and the band performs excellently here. The songs on this release run a wide chronological range, from early numbers like the Lennon/McCartney cover "Helter Skelter" (here given a fire-breathing performance) to their recent single of the time (another Beatles song), "Dear Prudence." Much of the material is culled from the group's recent releases: Juju, A Kiss in the Dreamhouse, and Kaleidoscope. This platter serves as an excellent, no-nonsense introduction to the band's music ... read more

Tracks:

1. Israel [Siouxsie & the Bans]
2. Dear Prudence [Lennon/McCartney]
3. Paradise Place [Siouxsie & the Bans]
4. Melt! [Siouxsie & the Bans]
5. Cascade [Siouxsie & the Bans]
6. Pulled to Bits [Siouxsie & the Bans]
7. Night Shift [Siouxsie & the Bans]
8. Sin in My Heart [Siouxsie & the Bans]
9. Slowdive [Siouxsie & the Bans]
10. Painted Bird [Siouxsie & the Bans]
11. Happy House [Severin/Sioux]
12. Switch [Siouxsie & the Bans]
13. Spellbound [Siouxsie & the Bans]
14. Helter Skelter [Lennon/McCartney]
15. Eve White/Eve Black [Siouxsie & the Bans]
16. Voodoo Dolly [Siouxsie & the Bans]

Note: This is a general synopsis. Each listing is further described below.