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A punk must-have
My first impression of this DVD was, honestly, not a totally positive one. Being a huge fan of the band I was happy to be able to watch their last tour but the first couple of songs I skipped to (Spellbound and Peekaboo) just didn't sound right. I realized on Spellbound she must be singing off-key, and though it didnt' really sound BAD it was disturbing in some way. As I watched the other songs I was completely blown away. Unlike most bands Siouxsie and the Banshees went back to their youngest time on this tour, truly pumping out the punk with their most obscure and dark songs. Siouxsie does sing off-key, but she obviously does it on purpose to fuse the song with angst in old-school fashion. None of the songs sound bad in my opinion, and some sound better than ever on this tour. My personal favorite is Voodoo Dolly, as Siouxsie practically becomes the song and belts out the wailing agony like no other singer ever could. Peekaboo seemed very out of place on this DVD and felt awkward when I saw it.

I reccomend this to any fan of Siouxsie's darker stuff and old-school punk. If you only like their singles or are not familiar with the obscure songs on the disc it might be better to leave this one alone.

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I have to admit -- the dvd version of the concert is better than the cd version, which was disappointing to me. In order to experience the "Seven Year Itch", you need to SEE it. Having said that, it is a marvel, a gem, a darkly glittering wave of euphoria for S&tB fans the world over. They are in fine form, and are having a lot of fun, which is nice, and good to see, for in the past, and having seen them perform live many times, it seemed like they took their shtick too seriously. This is a bevy of Banshees that is not so concerened with the seeming bitterness that constantly exiled them from the respect that they deserved. They know that their greatest fans are loyal, a cult, and not to be undermined. This show is for them. They are not trying to win anyone over, for they no longer exist as a band anyway.

Siouxsie looks amazing. She has always had her own, stunning, irrefutable sense of fashion. In this concert, she looks like the old Hollywood glam that the title refers to -- she looks like Marlene Dietrich. Her voice is strong, deep, powerful, but often off-key. This may be because she cannot hear herself? Don't know. But then again, the fact that she goes off-key is what is so awesome about it -- they are PUNKS, after all!!!! And that punk spirit is alive and kicking and wailing when she goes off-key, because it shirks down your spine and makes you feel awful. That's the point.

Highlights: Metal Postcard, Red Light, Lands End, I Could Be Again, Nightshift, Voo-Doo Dolly. These songs, in particular, really stood out. The set list, overall, is very impressive. You would have thought this reunion concert was meant to coincide with the release of the Greatest Hits -- but actually, it pays homage to some of the old classics that defined their energy, passion, mission, and sense of majestic rebellion from the get-go. Many of the songs on the Greatest Hits are more about commercialism, radio play, more accessible to a wider audience. So, if you're a fan, you'll be very happy with the choice of songs.

Overall, the look of it is great -- sleek and bright and colorful and dark. The sound, too, sounds amazing. Musically, Budgie and Steve and Knox are fantastic. It is always a wonder to watch Budgie behind those drums -- he is amazing, he is so passionate.

This dvd is a must-have for any fan.

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DVD worst show on whole tour
I saw every U.S. show except D.C.
Siouxsie sounded powerful clear and on key during most of the U.S. shows, Ney York & Chicago being the best. ( she even beat up a security guard in Chicago!)
The performance they used for the DVD sounded worse than any of the shows that I saw. Although some shows were better than others
the U.S. leg of the tour was great!
I have also seen a bootleg from the sonic festival in Japan. It is a better show as well!