Thanks for the link!! I assume it's called "Janet" for Siouxsie's real name? L-o-v-e the ankle grab at 1:22. She looks amazing.

It's a good song, but it's going to take some more listens to get into the "new sound" more. I definitely like it, but to be honest I can't help but think it's kind of the wrong direction. "'80s artists" that try to remain relevant in the 2000's usually fall flat, mainly because they try to appeal to "kids" today instead of staying true to their sound. Numan traded in his synths for guitars and has been releasing the same album over and over since Exile, and while I am still a fan, he's basically devolved into a poor-man's NIN. The Go-Go's comeback album flopped because instead of sticking to their spunky new-pop sound they tried to appeal to "kids" today by leading off a good album with "Unforgiven" that was an attempt to grab the ear of the Green Day market. Granted Armstrong from Green Day cowrote the song, but it was still a disappointment to longtime Go-Go's fans. cc: Duran Duran

Fortunately it's not on the Transformers soundtrack. {fourfour's review of the Transformers movie: "Imagine two Humvees in a head-on collision, backing up and colliding again. For two and a half hours."}

I'm going to watch it a few more times. Wheee!! Thanks again for the link.

I don't think anyone should stop making music (as long as someone is still willing to listen), I guess my point is anything new is going to be a disappointment. We like the artists we like from their glory days in the '80s. Prince. Madonna. Duran Duran. Depeche Mode. The Cure. Pet Shop Boys. Gary Numan. Blondie. (Post-Smiths) Morrissey. None of these artists have made anything as good as they did in the '80s. The only artist I could think of that put out an album post 1991 that was as good (or better) than anything they did in the '80s was the Creatures. There are certain reasons I was obsessed with S&TB in the '80s and I think nostalgism is too strong for people to get over. "Into a Swan" is a good song, but I just hope the sound isn't indicative of the entire album.

the bongos are fine, very creature-ish, i just don't like the song, for some reason. there doesn't seem to be anything underneath the surface worth caring about.

as for the album, i've really taken to the last four songs, especially heaven and alchemy. i kind of like her exposing so much of herself, this time around. it's not what anyone was expecting, which is, honestly, all i wanted her to do on this album, surprise us.

drone zone kind of reminds me of cocoon, fun fun fun!!!!!!!!! as for the rest, it's gonna take some getting used to, but i still love the bitch!!!!