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Epitome: Siouxsie – “Israel (live)”, from the Nocturne video, Royal Albert Hall, September 1983

As I said in this post over here, 1983 was a hectic time for the Siouxsie and the Banshees and Cure families.  Robert Smith was cosied up with Steve Severin, consumption and creativity levels were high and thus was formed … Continue reading

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Epitome: Sisters of Mercy – “Good Things”, 1982 John Peel session

Because out there the snipers work the ridges, Building bombs and blowing bridges, Out there on a darkened road, The lines are dead and the cars explode. But in here, there’s nothing but the good things. This track – Good … Continue reading

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Epitome: The Cure – “a Forest”, live from Glastonbury, June 1986

A Forest is probably the most iconic track that the Cure have released.  Do I think it is their finest hour?  No, although I am sure many would disagree with me, but it is definitely up there (personally I am … Continue reading

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