Hái!

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Hái! is the fourth and final album to be released by British duo The Creatures aka singer Siouxsie and musician Budgie. The album was recorded in two parts. The first part was recorded by Budgie and Kodo drummer Leonard Eto in Tokyo. The second part of the recording process took place in Europe with Siouxsie providing vocals and tunes with Budgie on her side for the arrangements. An instrumental version of the album was given a limited release as well as a special edition with a DVD featuring the sessions.

Mojo magazine praised the album at its release and rated it 4 stars : "Hai! boasts more than a few moments of jasmine-scented intimacy, where Sioux's inimitable Banshee yelp does daintily nuanced dances to Budgie's intricate marimba manipulations. A robust return".

The single "Godzilla!" included a B side not present on the album, "Attack Of the Super Vixens", inspired by Russ Meyer's film Super Vixens.

Jason Newsted plays bass on every song.

Track listing

1. "Say Yes!"
2. "Around the World"
3. "Seven Tears"
4. "Godzilla!"
5. "Imagoro"
6. "Tourniquet"
7. "Further Nearer"
8. "City Island"
9. "Tantara!"