The author reflects on a revisiting Siouxsie & the Banshees’ music from 1988. They discuss the importance of sound production in crafting meaning, comparing the album “Peepshow” to the creative influences of other artists. The emphasis is on the artistry and intent behind the music, celebrating its innovative spirit.
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Out of the Slot – RMRS: the 2025 Rocky Mtn Record Show!
The author reflects on attending a vintage vinyl collector’s event after a long hiatus, seeking specific records from the past. They successfully acquired a noteworthy piece from The Chameleons, and an early Australian pressing of The Banshees’ Juju. Overall, the event rekindled their passion for record collecting amidst urban decline.
Out of the Slot: “92 Degrees” – Bradbury, the Banshees, and “Murder Weather”
The post explores the connection between Siouxsie & the Banshees’ song “92°,” Ray Bradbury’s influence, and the concept of “murder weather.” It traces the origins of a remark about murders occurring at 92°F back to the 1953 film “It Came from Outer Space,” revealing Bradbury’s thematic recycling and artistic legacy.