Siouxsie and the Banshees - Through the Looking Glass

Following Tinderbox's success but still not working as well with John Valentine Carruthers as they could have, Siouxsie And The Banshees kept him on for one further album -- a covers collection, much in the vein of band inspiration David Bowie's Pin-ups. Through The Looking Glass is more than a time killer but less than a total success -- if anything it's seen more now as a chance for the band to refocus before ditching Carruthers and creating the stunning Peepshow. But there have been far worse efforts from other performers in this vein, and there's a cool, giddy fun at work throughout that makes it a fine listen. Read More