Having a blast: Siouxsie Sioux at Troxy, London, jaunty and relaxed and chatty. (Photograph by James Watkins)
“ There was definitely an air of expectation awaiting the return of Siouxsie Sioux live in London after a ten-year hiatus. . . Dressed in baby-blue flowing light bodysuit with voluminous sleeves, pussy bow and flared, long hair streaked with grey, this was Morticia in unexpected cocktail glamour mode. The fashion belied the opening which was the gates of hell grind ‘Night Shift’ with uncompromising refrain guaranteed to throw any new fans in the deep end (visit the live album Nocturne 1983 if you need an introduction) but sated the appetite of the rest of us.
“ We took a trip through both the Banshees’ back catalogue and tracks from Siouxsie’s solo album Mantaray and work with Budgie and The Creatures. What was engaging about this evening was how jaunty and relaxed she was on this surprise return to the live stage, more chatty than I can ever remember and because she was having a blast so were we. This osmosis between audience and artist galvanised her performance. . . that unwavering support from fans and how songs reignite so many potent memories of past teenage lives and how these songs signposted myriad experiences. . . ” / Continued at apolarisview
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