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Superstition

by Siouxsie And The Banshees

Released: June 10, 1991

Alternative rock, art pop

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Why This Album Matters

This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Breakthrough.

The Album

"Superstition" stands as the impressive tenth studio album by the renowned English rock band Siouxsie and the Banshees, hitting shelves on June 10, 1991, courtesy of Polydor Records. This album marked a significant expansion of the band's musical horizons, attributed in part to the addition of musician Talvin Singh, whose skilled tablas performances adorned tracks like "Kiss Them for Me" and "Silver Waterfalls." Through "Superstition," Siouxsie and the Banshees showcased their ability to evolve while maintaining their signature sound, solidifying their status as influential figures in the rock genre.

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Silver Waterfalls

This album marked a significant expansion of the band's musical horizons, attributed in part to the addition of musician Talvin Singh, whose skilled tablas performances adorned tracks like "Kiss Them for Me" and "Silver Waterfalls." Through "Superstition," Siouxsie and the Banshees showcased their ability to evolve while maintaining their signature sound, solidifying their status as influential figures in the rock genre.

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Reception

The album's lead single, "Kiss Them for Me," notably propelled the band to newfound success in the United States, securing their first top 40 Billboard Hot 100 entry and peaking at No. 23. Furthermore, "Superstition" itself reached No. 65 on the prestigious Billboard 200 chart.

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The Complete Album Story

"Superstition" stands as the impressive tenth studio album by the renowned English rock band Siouxsie and the Banshees, hitting shelves on June 10, 1991, courtesy of Polydor Records. The album's lead single, "Kiss Them for Me," notably propelled the band to newfound success in the United States, securing their first top 40 Billboard Hot 100 entry and peaking at No. 23. Furthermore, "Superstition" itself reached No. 65 on the prestigious Billboard 200 chart.