Siouxsie & The Banshees - At the BBC
Siouxsie & The Banshees - At the BBC

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Siouxsie & The Banshees - At the BBC

2009
Movie
114 min
English

Featuring several live sessions filmed for The Old Grey Whistle Test and Oxford Road Show, and for the first time, a previously-unreleased concert filmed in Warwick in March 1981, prior to their Juju album, with John McGeoch on guitar. Robert Smith was also featured on guitar on nine songs, including a TV session in 1979 and all the TV appearances from November 1982 through March 1984.

Insights

IMDb7.7/10
Director: Various (BBC Productions)Genres: Music, Documentary, Concert Film

Plot Summary

This comprehensive collection showcases the influential post-punk band Siouxsie and the Banshees' performances and interviews across various BBC programs. From their early, raw appearances on 'Top of the Pops' to more intimate sessions, the compilation charts their evolution and impact on music history. It offers a direct look at their iconic stage presence and artistic development through their numerous interactions with the BBC archives.

Critical Reception

As a retrospective compilation, 'At the BBC' was primarily welcomed by fans and critics of Siouxsie and the Banshees, celebrating the band's extensive archive of BBC appearances. It was recognized for its historical value in documenting a key period of British music and the band's significant contribution to post-punk and gothic rock. The release served as a definitive collection for enthusiasts, highlighting the band's enduring artistic merit.

What Reviewers Say

  • A valuable archive showcasing the band's historical BBC performances.

  • Documents the evolution of a seminal post-punk and gothic rock band.

  • Essential viewing for fans of Siouxsie and the Banshees and their musical legacy.

Google audience: Audience reception for this compilation is overwhelmingly positive, with fans expressing gratitude for the comprehensive collection of BBC performances. Many highlight the quality of the archival footage and the opportunity to see the band at different stages of their career, praising the band's consistent energy and iconic sound.

Fun Fact

This compilation includes Siouxsie and the Banshees' legendary, unedited performance of "The Passenger" from the 1982 BBC music show 'Something Else', which was often cited for its raw intensity.

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