He had us all playing live, bashing it out in the same room with a focus on getting the initial band version of each song as close as possible to the finished thing.

While it's admittedly hard not to miss the explosive presence of drummer Rat Scabies, Sensible's lashing power chords on "The Devil in Disguise" are a welcome reminder that this is still technically a punk band, and David Vanian's baritone has aged into a powerful growl reminiscent of latter-day Nick Cave.

While Evil Spirits isn't a late-career masterpiece, Visconti's production chops have at least ensured a warm and rich listening experience."

It sounds like a band stretching out and having fun in a studio, under the watchful eye of someone who is accustomed to working with mavericks and outcasts."

Evil Spirits became the band's first album to make the top 10 on the United Kingdom's Official Charts, peaking at number seven.