At the BBC

Siouxsie and the Banshees · 2009

223 min · 55 tracks · alternative rock · new wave · post-punk

Raw and unfiltered live recordings capture the essence of post-punk's visceral energy and Siouxsie's commanding presence.

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Why this album works

Best for: dynamic live performance energy raw and unfiltered sound wave-like pacing throughout
Context: Released in 2009, 'At the BBC' serves as a retrospective of Siouxsie and the Banshees' influential career spanning over three decades. The band had already established themselves as pioneers in the post-punk movement with seminal albums like 'Juju' (1981) and 'Kaleidoscope' (1980), and this collection showcases their evolution through various sessions recorded for iconic BBC shows.
If you like: alternative rock, new wave, post-punk

At the BBC is an album by Siouxsie and the Banshees, released in 2009. Raw and unfiltered live recordings capture the essence of post-punk's visceral energy and Siouxsie's commanding presence. 'At the BBC' highlights the band's significant impact on the alternative rock and gothic scenes, featuring tracks that have influenced countless artists. The album received positive critical acclaim, reinforcing Siouxsie and the Banshees' status as a vital force in music history, exemplified by its inclusion in numerous retrospective reviews celebrating their legacy. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does At the BBC sound like?

Raw and unfiltered live recordings capture the essence of post-punk's visceral energy and Siouxsie's commanding presence. Rooted in alternative rock and new wave.

What makes At the BBC by Siouxsie and the Banshees notable?

'At the BBC' highlights the band's significant impact on the alternative rock and gothic scenes, featuring tracks that have influenced countless artists. The album received positive critical acclaim, reinforcing Siouxsie and the Banshees' status as a vital force in music history, exemplified by its inclusion in numerous retrospective reviews celebrating their legacy. Released in 2009, 'At the BBC' serves as a retrospective of Siouxsie and the Banshees' influential career spanning over three decades. The band had already established themselves as pioneers in the post-punk movement with seminal albums like 'Juju' (1981) and 'Kaleidoscope' (1980), and this collection showcases their evolution through various sessions recorded for iconic BBC shows.

Who is At the BBC for?

At the BBC works well if you're into dynamic live performance energy, raw and unfiltered sound and wave-like pacing throughout.

How many songs are on At the BBC?

At the BBC has 55 tracks, running approximately 223 minutes.

Tracklist

55 tracks·223:51

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

1 Love in a Void (John Peel session 29.11.77) 2:39
2 Mirage (John Peel session 29.11.77) 2:40
3 Metal Postcard (Mittageisen) (John Peel session 29.11.77) 3:34
4 Suburban Relapse (John Peel session 29.11.77) 3:05
5 Hong Kong Garden (John Peel session 6.2.1978) 2:41
6 Overground (John Peel session 6.2.1978) 3:10
7 Carcass (John Peel session 6.2.1978) 3:42
8 Helter Skelter (John Peel session 6.2.1978) 3:30
9 Placebo Effect (John Peel session 9.4.79) 4:23
10 Playground Twist (John Peel session 9.4.79) 3:05
11 Regal Zone (John Peel session 9.4.79) 3:53
12 Poppy Day (John Peel session 9.4.79) 2:04
13 Halloween (John Peel session 10.2.81) 3:37
14 Voodoo Dolly (John Peel session 10.2.81) 6:30
15 But Not Them (John Peel session 10.2.81) 3:32
16 Into the Light (John Peel session 10.2.81) 4:21
17 Arabian Knights (Richard Skinner session 4.6.81) 3:03
18 Red Over White (Richard Skinner session 4.6.81) 4:24
19 Headcut (Richard Skinner session 4.6.81) 4:23
20 Supernatural Thing (Richard Skinner session 4.6.81) 4:05

Disc 2

1 Coal Mind (Kid Jensen Show 13.5.82) 3:35
2 Green Fingers (Kid Jensen Show 13.5.82) 3:28
3 Painted Bird (Kid Jensen Show 13.5.82) 4:17
4 Cascade (Kid Jensen Show 13.5.82) 4:31
5 Candyman (John Peel session 28.1.86) 3:44
6 Cannons (John Peel session 28.1.86) 3:18
7 Land's End (John Peel session 28.1.86) 6:16
8 Shooting Sun (Janice Long Show 11.1.87) 4:15
9 Song From the Edge of the World (Janice Long Show 11.1.87) 4:06
10 Little Johnny Jewel (Janice Long Show 11.1.87) 5:09
11 Something Blue (Janice Long Show 11.1.87) 1:06
12 Green Fingers (Apollo Theatre, Oxford in Concert 14.11.85) 3:40
13 Bring Me the Head of the Preacher Man (Apollo Theatre, Oxford in Concert14.11.85) 4:40
14 Sweetest Chill (Apollo Theatre, Oxford in Concert 14.11.85) 4:09
15 Cannons (Apollo Theatre, Oxford in Concert14.11.85) 3:22
16 Melt! (Apollo Theatre, Oxford in Concert 14.11.85) 4:10
17 Candyman (Apollo Theatre, Oxford in Concert 14.11.85) 3:46
18 Land's End (Apollo Theatre, Oxford in Concert 14.11.85) 6:14