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"Join Hands" is the second studio album by the English post-punk band Siouxsie and the Banshees, released in 1979 by Polydor Records. The record features a significantly darker and more abrasive sound compared to their debut, utilizing avant-garde and gothic rock elements. Its lyrical content draws heavily on First World War imagery, featuring tracks like "Premature Burial" and an extended, improvisational closing piece titled "The Lord's Prayer." The album marked the end of the band's original lineup, as guitarist John McKay and drummer Kenny Morris quit immediately following its release.

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Is Siouxsie and the Banshees' album Join Hands about World War I?

Yes, Join Hands features themes inspired by the First World War, particularly in the opening track 'Poppy Day,' which references the war poem by John McCrae. The album's overall sound is darker and more aggressive than their 1978 debut, The Scream.

Did Join Hands feature the original Banshees lineup?

It was the last studio album to feature the band's initial drummer, Kenny Morris, and guitarist, John McKay, who both left the group immediately after its 1979 release. The bassist, Steven Severin, and the lead singer, Siouxsie Sioux, were the only members who continued with the band.

Who produced the Join Hands album?

The album was produced by Nye Dodwell, who had also worked on the band's previous single. The production contributes to the record's notably raw and bleak atmosphere.

What record label released Join Hands?

Join Hands was released in 1979 by Polydor Records. This was the band's second and final studio album for the label before they signed to WEA.

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