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Wikipedia article




"'Overground'" is a song by English rock band Siouxsie and the Banshees. It was originally featured on their debut studio album, 'The Scream' (1978). The band re-recorded the track with elaborate, lush orchestral instrumentation with a flamenco acoustic guitar for its inclusion on the four-track extended play 'The Thorn' (1984). This version was released as a single the same year by record label Polydor.

Music



This version taken from 'The Thorn' EP was co-produced with Mike Hedges. "Just how far they've come is shown by the '84 reworking of 'Overground'", observed Dave Morrison in a review of 'Twice Upon a Time The Singles', "where the teeth-grating abrasion of old gives way to a panoramic sound of martial drumming, strings and flamenco guitars".

The 'Thorn' version of "Overground" was later included on the 2004 box set 'Downside Up'.

Release



The 'Thorn' version of "Overground" was released as a single on 19 October 1984 by Polydor, with "Placebo Effect", another track appearing on 'The Thorn', as its B-side. It peaked at number 47 on the UK Singles Chart.

References



Category:1978 songs

Category:1984 singles

Category:Siouxsie and the Banshees songs

Category:Songs written by Siouxsie Sioux

Category:Songs written by Kenny Morris (musician)

Category:Songs written by Steven Severin

Category:Songs written by John McKay (musician)

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