Siouxsie and the Banshees - Jumping Jacks [Netherlands Broadcast 1981]

This unofficial vinyl release documents a legendary performance from Siouxsie and the Banshees at the Jumping Jacks festival in the Netherlands on June 12, 1981. Recorded for FM broadcast, this set captures the band during the tour for their masterpiece Juju, a period widely regarded as their definitive live era. The lineup features the "holy trinity" of Banshees musicians: the ethereal, commanding presence of Siouxsie Sioux, the tribal precision of Budgie, and the unparalleled, shimmering guitar work of John McGeoch.

The setlist is a relentless journey through the band’s most atmospheric and aggressive material. From the jagged, hypnotic opening of "Israel" to the spiraling tension of "Spellbound" and the sinister sprawl of "Voodoo Dolly," the recording showcases a band that had perfected the art of "gothic" post-punk. This broadcast is particularly prized by collectors for its professional sound quality, which captures the nuance of McGeoch’s pioneering guitar textures and Steven Severin’s driving, melodic basslines far better than the average bootleg of the era.

Pressed on limited edition vinyl, this release serves as a vital historical document for fans of the group's most influential period. It bridges the gap between the experimental pop of Kaleidoscope and the ritualistic intensity of Juju. For those seeking to hear the Banshees in their rawest, most concentrated form—undiluted and commanding a massive festival stage—this Netherlands broadcast is an essential addition to the archive.