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About This Track
“Cities in Dust” is a song written and produced by English rock band Siouxsie & the Banshees and released as the first single from their seventh studio album Tinderbox in 1985. The “Cities in Dust” 12-inch single was the first Banshees’ single-release in the United States, through Geffen Records.
The song obliquely describes the city of Pompeii, destroyed in a volcanic eruption in 79 CE. Imagery describing the volcano and its magma chamber, the condition of the victims of the eruption, and the subsequent discovery and excavation of the city comprises the bulk of the lyrics.
“Cities in Dust” was a more post-punk affair than singles released by Siouxsie & the Banshees in the previous several years. It also had more of a pop music melody than past releases from the band, although its cryptic lyrics were still dark, mentioning a shrine to Lares Familiares. Its upbeat 4/4 rhythm also made it a hit in danceclubs. “Cities in Dust” peaked at number twenty-one in the UK singles chart. Although not Siouxsie & the Banshees’ first song to hit the U.S. Hot Dance Club Play chart, it was their first significant hit, climbing to number seventeen.
The song obliquely describes the city of Pompeii, destroyed in a volcanic eruption in 79 CE. Imagery describing the volcano and its magma chamber, the condition of the victims of the eruption, and the subsequent discovery and excavation of the city comprises the bulk of the lyrics.
“Cities in Dust” was a more post-punk affair than singles released by Siouxsie & the Banshees in the previous several years. It also had more of a pop music melody than past releases from the band, although its cryptic lyrics were still dark, mentioning a shrine to Lares Familiares. Its upbeat 4/4 rhythm also made it a hit in danceclubs. “Cities in Dust” peaked at number twenty-one in the UK singles chart. Although not Siouxsie & the Banshees’ first song to hit the U.S. Hot Dance Club Play chart, it was their first significant hit, climbing to number seventeen.
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andrejoy wrote:
os banshees é uma das pouquissimas bandas que mesmo mudando a sua sonoridade ao longo do tempo,conseguiu manter uma carreira bem sucedida...the scream um dos melhores discos que ja ouvi em toda a minha vida!
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ParisLuvr wrote:
Go Siouxie!
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sonic6969 wrote:
what a women and a great person to talk to.
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renata2105 wrote:
My friend!
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kikikirsche wrote:
oooho
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citizenlee wrote:
Definitely one of their best.
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valplayer wrote:
excellent titre
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lzcool wrote:
Um vulcão enigmático.
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AUFrechterGang wrote:
Siouxsie is the hottest gothic woman , but Anja Huwe (X-mal Deutschland) is athousand times hotter! (Well, its only my opinion but look at them( both of them are totaly ...)
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roberto_shadow wrote:
this is my favorite video
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spookymaroon wrote:
Siouxsie Sioux <3 :)
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alliedbakeries wrote:
Pardon my ignorance,but what is licve ?
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BamBino1951 wrote:
Great band. We used to classify them as part of the New Wave genre.
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gothicslinkysis wrote:
yes yes yes!!! , Love
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Ginintuan wrote:
I remember Siouxie from way back and was totally in love with her then and still am. I wish I could travel back in time to live those days again. Siouxie will be a legend for much longer than the knobheads around today
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LUFCchick wrote:
Siouxsie...legend
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Mausi-01 wrote:
Hammer
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Batcavegothy wrote:
I am sad to agree to toffea´s words. What has become of gothic today can never be associated with Siouxise and the Banshees- they knew what it was all about.
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kloeky wrote:
total Geil
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Ulise-ses wrote:
My favorite song of Siouxsie & the Banshees... ♥
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