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Hyaena | 
| Artist: Siouxsie And The Banshees
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Category: Music
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Rating:  5 reviews
Sales Rank: 41849
Media: Audio CD
Running Time: 40
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 0.5
UPC: 042282151025
EAN: 0042282151025
ASIN: B0000073U9
Release Date: December 3, 2007
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| Tracks:
| • | Dazzle | | • | We Hunger | | • | Take Me Back | | • | Belladonna | | • | Swimming Horses | | • | Bring Me The Head Of The Preacher Man | | • | Running Town | | • | Pointing Bone | | • | Blow The House Down |
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MISSING TRACKS! September 22, 2008
There are two downsides with regard this CD release of 'Hyaena'! 1. The extended version of 'Dazzle' has not been added and 2. The track 'Dear Prudence' has been left off, despite the fact it was included on original releases of the vinyl LP!!!
 Underrated, and it's got "Dazzle" on it! January 5, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Rating: 6/10
Best tracks: "Dazzle", "Belladonna", "We Hunger", "Blow the House Down".
Siouxsie and the Banshees's 1984 album Hyaena has never really received the most rapturous reviews from critics, but it`s a enjoyable, underrated work; continuing the move from dark, twisted rock to a more lushly orchestrated, romantic but nevertheless still magnificently spooky pop that had begun on their preceding album A Kiss in the Dreamhouse, there`s plenty here for fans to enjoy; "Dazzle" proves that the Banshees know how to kick off their albums with a bang, and what an opener it is; a veritable avalanche of thunderous orchestration and dizzying, spiralling guitars, a simple tune executed in impossibly enormous style, it's truly, grippingly exciting and sets a very high standard for what's to follow. To be honest, nothing else here matches it; there isn't a bad song to be heard here, but nothing really excellent either. Just good, solid songs, given spirited embellishment by some splendid production. The near-feral "We Hunger", with its edgy, tense and angular rhythms is all about effect and atmosphere rather than any kind of real tune, and it does this well. So far, so good. The kooky "Take Me Back" has its moments, while the joyous "Belladonna" is very pretty indeed. The arresting piano hooks of "Swimming Horses" made it an obvious choice for a single. "Bring Me the Head of the Preacher Man" has a windswept, shivery atmosphere, not to mention some fluttering guitars that sound like they belong in a haunted Western movie, the jittery "Running Town" works nicely too, with some dramatic moments throughout, "Pointing Bone" is the weakest song here, it's very much Banshees by-the-numbers, but it's still not too bad! "Blow the House Down" builds up to a strong ending, closing an album that, as it followed the spectacular triple-run of Kaleidoscope, Juju and A Kiss in the Dreamhouse is probably the reason it got a relatively negative reception; it's not as good as any of those albums, but if you want a good slice of entertaining dark pop, then go for it!
PS: By the way, not all versions of Hyaena feature the band's fun cover of The Beatles "Dear Prudence" which was recorded around the time of this album, so you might want to check before you buy!
 a much maligned masterpiece October 11, 2004
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
Okay this isn't the best Banshees creation and that is a fact but there was no way that they were ever going to improve on 'Juju' or 'The Scream'. However this is still an extremely good album, from the epic beauty of the opening track 'Dazzle' (shame the 12" remix wasn't included on the CD) through the twisted pop elegance of 'We Hunger' and particularly 'Take Me Back' to the breath-taking cavalcade of sound that is 'Bring Me The Head Of The Preacher Man' which is best enjoyed through headphones at an eye-popping volume. The closest this album comes to a dull track is 'Belladonna' and even that is still memorable and has a certain grace, the chorus is a little tedious but the verses contain some beautiful lyrics, I reckon that this album finds Siouxsie at a lyrical high point, crossing abstract lines and playful yet dark imagery that would have Kristin Hersh, Black Francis and Kim Deal salivating. Whilst I always thoroughly enjoy the frantic energy of 'Running Town and the threatening tones of 'Pointing Bone', the best on this album is absolutely saved until last with the vast, sweeping and thundering chords of 'Blow The House Down' which will leave anyone with a with even half a soul gasping for more. For an added bonus this album is the only Banshees studio album that utilises the guitar genius of Robert Smith and the photos on the inside of the artwork are the most beautiful pictures ever taken of Siouxsie, Severin, Smith and Budgie. This album is an absolute must for anyone who wishes to consider themselves a Banshees fan.
Almost a classic May 24, 2004
10 out of 11 found this review helpful
Although not generally considered to be amongst this seminal punk band's top 5 albums, Hyaena contains at least four magical moments. As such, it is not a bad album at all and in fact I like it more now than when it was released in the middle 1980s.The first is the swirling Dazzle, a soaring melodic rock ballad that all by itself makes the album worthwhile. Swimming Horses is another classic of post punk psychedelic rock, quite an atmospheric number. Then there's their cover of The Beatles' Dear Prudence, where the arrangement and Siouxsie's voice turn a love song into an eerie noire affair. We Hunger has a bubbling, jerky rhythmic backdrop whilst Take Me Back is a sparse, mid tempo ballad. Belladonna is another of my favorites and the 4th masterpiece of the album with its beautiful melody line and poignant mood. Bring Me The Head Of The Preacher Man is a long brooding piece of dense instrumentation and claustrophobic airs and Running Town has some interesting tempo changes and stunning guitar playing. Hyaena has stood the test of time very well. The aforementioned great songs, especially Dazzle, Belladonna and Swimming Horses, rank amongst this legendary band's best songs. Fans of Siouxsie And The Banshees might also like Children Of God by Swans and the albums Thirteen Masks or Sacrificial Cake by Jarboe.
Almost Gone But Never Forgotten July 12, 2001
7 out of 9 found this review helpful
Siousxie was in a transition in 1982 and this album marks a shift from the darkness of 'Ju-Ju' to something lighter yet more gothic in its way. An example of this is the psuedo-latin sound of the Sam Peckinpah-esque "Bring Me The Head Of The Preacher Man" - which is an admirable contrast to the speeding stomp of 'Running Town' - a typical Banshees track.For completeness, this should be in the collection. I don't listen to it often but its freshness still surprises me.
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