Title: The Sound of Autumn's Call
Product review: This was not the album that brought me to Siouxsie and the Banshees, but it has ended up being my favorite. Some would criticize "Tinderbox" for being more "pop" and less "gothic" than the Banshees' previous releases. It's perhaps true that the music is less adventurous, and the style is different than their previous releases; but it's more accessable and easily the most consistent album they produced. But don't think that the album is less dark and brooding as a result - it isn't. "Tinderbox" is a very somber, moody and atmospheric set of songs. Siouxsie Sioux's vocals are at their best, and the rest of the band does excellent work (John Valentine Carruthers' ethereal guitar work is sadly underrated). The album is solid from start to finish (including "Cities in Dust," which should not be dismissed for being radio-friendly). "Party's Fall" is probably my favorite, but all the tracks are winners. Gloomy and exhilarating, I give "Tinderbox" my strongest recommendation.
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