Slowdive (song)
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“Slowdive” | |||||
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Single by Siouxsie & the Banshees from the album A Kiss in the Dreamhouse |
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B-side | "Cannibal Roses", "Obsession II" | ||||
Released | October 1, 1982 | ||||
Format | 7" single, 12" single | ||||
Recorded | 1982 | ||||
Genre | New Wave | ||||
Label | Polydor | ||||
Writer(s) | Siouxsie & the Banshees | ||||
Producer | Siouxsie & the Banshees | ||||
Siouxsie & the Banshees singles chronology | |||||
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"Slowdive" is a song written, produced and recorded by English rock band Siouxsie & the Banshees in 1982. It was released as the first single from the band's fifth album A Kiss in the Dreamhouse.
The album (and this single) was representative of Siouxsie & the Banshees more elaborate and experimental musical direction at the time. The overtones of the song were accentuated by a string section, including violins and a cello. Percussionist Budgie also plays harmonica on this track.
"Slowdive" just missed becoming a top-forty hit, peaking at number forty-one in the UK singles chart.
It was covered in 2006 by the American dance-punk band LCD Soundsystem, and released on their download-only compilation Introns.
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