A1: Dazzle () A2: We Hunger () A3: Take Me Back () A4: Belladonna () A5: Swimming Horses () B1: Bring Me The Head Of The Preacher Man () B2: Running Town () B3: Pointing Bone () B4: Blow The House Down ()
Extra-Infos:
180gr.
Description:
180 gram black vinyl mastered and cut Half-Speed at Abbey Road Studios, London.
Picture inner sleeve with lyrics/credits. Disc held in an additional black paper die cut poly-lined inner sleeve.
?1984 Polydor Records Ltd. ?2018 Polydor Records Ltd.
Made in the EU.
All songs... published by Chrysalis Music Limited/Domino Publishing Company Limited/Fiction Songs Limited
except Belladonna Chrysalis / Domino
"Hyaena" on vinyl captures Siouxsie & The Banshees at a pivotal creative peak, presenting their distinctive blend of post-punk intensity and dark, atmospheric pop in a warm, analog LP format. Originally released in the mid-1980s, the album is renowned for its haunting melodies, intricate guitar textures and Siouxsie Sioux's unmistakable, dramatic vocals. This LP invites listeners into a dense, cinematic sound world that moves between brooding tension and soaring, almost orchestral grandeur, making it a standout work in the band's discography and an essential piece for collectors of classic alternative and gothic-tinged rock.
Siouxsie & The Banshees are regarded as one of the most influential bands to emerge from the UK post-punk movement, known for continuously reinventing their sound across the late 1970s and 1980s. Their innovative approach helped shape gothic rock and inspired countless alternative acts that followed. Over the years they achieved significant critical acclaim, repeatedly entering the UK charts with both albums and singles, and leaving a lasting mark on the evolution of independent and mainstream alternative music.
The LP format of "Hyaena" emphasizes the album's dynamic range and layered production, rewarding full-length, attentive listening. Side by side, the tracks reveal a carefully sequenced journey, from tense, rhythm-driven pieces to more atmospheric, almost dreamlike songs. The tactile experience of the 12-inch record, combined with the large-format artwork, enhances the connection to this era and underlines the album's status as a key release for fans of dark, artful rock music.
Polydor, the manufacturer of this edition, is one of the most established international record labels, with a history that stretches back to the early 20th century. Known for its broad and high-quality catalog, Polydor has worked with many influential artists across rock, pop and beyond, and is associated with reliable pressings and careful production standards. A Polydor LP of "Hyaena" thus combines the artistic significance of Siouxsie & The Banshees with the technical and curatorial expertise of a major, tradition-rich label.
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