Siouxsie and the Banshees: The Seven Year Itch Live

Six out of ten for this DVD. Looks great, sounds great, fine version of the Banshees, and Siouxsie is still remarkably attractive at 45, but the moment she opens her mouth you'll know why this isn't an all-points winner. Despite a career spent as a vocalist for the Banshees and the Creatures, on this DVD Siouxsie's notoriously woozy sense of pitch is excruciatingly awry. Despite an admirably energetic performance she sounds like a Karaoke Nico emboldened by a few too many cocktails. Any tension created by the band is swiftly scuttled by the vocalist's off-key walrus groaning. A real frustration, considering the power of the band and the 'best of' set list. Still, if you're a fan you'll grit your teeth and mostly enjoy it, like I did.

I have to disagree with the other comment on this film, I found it superb although not quite as good as Nocturne which was excellent and the main reason why I am now massive Siouxsie fan, a band who were in my opinion massively underrated.

Although Siouxsie's voice is not the same as it was in her younger days, she still gives a stunning performance with the highlights being Metal Postcard, Voodoo Dolly and a simply stunning version of Icon.

Budgie is well Budgie, if there has ever been a better drummer then I haven't heard him.

A great DVD and one I would recommend to any serious Siouxsie fan..top notch!

Here we are, 7 years down the road from the break-up of Siouxsie and the banshees. The journey has been filled with both pleasure and pain, a lot like this DVD. On one hand you have had some of the creatures (siouxsie's home away from the banshees and joint avenue with husband/drummer budgie) best music. On the other hand she has had 7 years of mainly touring, and not singing many banshees tunes in the past 7 years.

The DVD starts out with an almost pointless intro song (pure) of siouxsie ooohing and awwwing. Then the show picks up with a strong performance of Jigsaw feeling, which is pretty well done.

Through out this show, you have your ups and your downs. But one thing we must admit is that Siouxsie's stage presence is strong and almost better then any show ever caught on tape. The years have been kind to her looks, but sadly not her voice. There are the pros of this show such as Metal postcard, icon, red light, night shift, and an amazing cover of the Beatles blue jay way.

One thing is undeniable, Siouxsie is an undying and strong figure and influence in the world of music. The banshees have left a mark on many artist in todays industry, and will continue to make an impact since the 29 years they have been making music unlike any other band.

(Check out 'Siouxsie Dreamshow, which is the new DVD featuring Siouxsie performing over 27 songs from the banshees and the creatures entire catalog with a 50 piece orchestra, with such songs as 2nd floor, Dear prudence, obsession, kiss them for me, godzilla, and lots more.

Siouxsie Sioux proved she can't really sing in tune live in Nocturne (where she was flat the whole way through). Unfortunately, 15-odd years down the track her range seems more restricted and she struggles up towards the notes from underneath without really getting there - it's really quite painful to listen to unless you are also tone deaf.

The first song is atrocious with Severin, the guitarist and Sioux playing, seemingly, in a different key and tempo the whole way through - surely with their back catalog they could find something better than that.

Don't get me wrong, I do like their earlier music but, unfortunately the glory days when John McGeoch (RIP) was a member are a distant memory. I'll stick to listening to Juju myself.