Passionate, existential ‘80s British rock where every member matters

Though singer/guitarist Ian McCulloch is often considered the band’s leader, anyone who listens to Echo & The Bunnymen's early albums can hear just how much of a collective they truly were. Songs are credited to all four members, with each instrument contributing key ingredients to their majestic sound. Will Sergeant’s lead guitar work churns alongside the tumultuous rhythm section to create pure tension. “With a Hip”, “Over the Wall” and “Turquoise Days” excel at a modern psychedelic-punk sound that positively bleeds with angst.