Sex Gang Children - Sebastiane Live

Since I first picked up the LP Song and Legend - the band have been a regular fixture on my play lists. It surprises me that they haven't got more of a reputation or standing, as for me they were one of the few Goth bands that transcended the clichés of the genre and had a much wider appeal. Maybe the name was enough to turn people off them. Apparently the name was taken from a William Burroughs poem, and was passed over by Boy George who settled for Culture Club instead.

The best of their music was instantly danceable and surprisingly eclectic - there's elements of dub reggae mixed with pounding punk and 40s cabaret. The songs were in the main short and snappy with twists and turns galore, great hooks and superb spaced out effects. Given their Goth styling, dark lyrics and reputation, I've always found them really upbeat and optimistic. I think Song And Legend has finally been reissued on CD, it wasn't for a long time - well worth picking up for some uniquely early 80s alternative music. Today's pick is a live version of the track Sebastiane. It's maybe one of the more ominous sounding tracks on the album, and this is a fantastic live version of it.

Posted by Dio Bach at 2:46 PM