The raw priestess of Dark-Punk from the late '70s has pretty much disappeared. Here Siouxsie and the crew are refining themselves, moving to a sophisticated dark-pop, vaguely ethereal, with particular (and successful) style changes like the beautiful "Cockoon" or "Slowdive." The quality of the songs remains good, despite the lighter sound. "Cascade" is the best track, then "Obsession" and "Melt," along with the delightful pop-new wave of "She's a Carnival"... But for me, the focal point is Severin's organ backdrop on "Painted Bird," oh god how it drives me crazy.
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