The Best of Siouxsie and the Banshees
Siouxsie and the Banshees · 2002
121 min · 24 tracks · alternative rock · new wave · post-punk
A compelling blend of post-punk energy and gothic elegance, showcasing Siouxsie's distinctive vocal prowess.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic mix of moods wave-like pacing for exploration distinctive vocals commanding attention
- Context
- Released in 2002, 'The Best of Siouxsie and the Banshees' arrives after the band's disbandment in 1996, serving as a retrospective of their influential career. This compilation encapsulates their evolution from pioneering post-punk figures to mainstream icons within alternative rock, highlighting their enduring impact on music across decades.
- If you like
- alternative rock, new wave, post-punk
The Best of Siouxsie and the Banshees is an album by Siouxsie and the Banshees, released in 2002. A compelling blend of post-punk energy and gothic elegance, showcasing Siouxsie's distinctive vocal prowess. This compilation album not only charted well but also served to reintroduce Siouxsie and the Banshees to a new generation, achieving notable success in the UK charts. It emphasizes their role in shaping the gothic rock and post-punk scenes, influencing countless artists that followed and solidifying their legacy as genre-defining musicians. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Best of Siouxsie and the Banshees sound like?
A compelling blend of post-punk energy and gothic elegance, showcasing Siouxsie's distinctive vocal prowess. Rooted in alternative rock and new wave.
What makes The Best of Siouxsie and the Banshees by Siouxsie and the Banshees notable?
This compilation album not only charted well but also served to reintroduce Siouxsie and the Banshees to a new generation, achieving notable success in the UK charts. It emphasizes their role in shaping the gothic rock and post-punk scenes, influencing countless artists that followed and solidifying their legacy as genre-defining musicians. Released in 2002, 'The Best of Siouxsie and the Banshees' arrives after the band's disbandment in 1996, serving as a retrospective of their influential career. This compilation encapsulates their evolution from pioneering post-punk figures to mainstream icons within alternative rock, highlighting their enduring impact on music across decades.
Who is The Best of Siouxsie and the Banshees for?
The Best of Siouxsie and the Banshees works well if you're into dynamic mix of moods, wave-like pacing for exploration and distinctive vocals commanding attention.
How many songs are on The Best of Siouxsie and the Banshees?
The Best of Siouxsie and the Banshees has 24 tracks, running approximately 121 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Dear Prudence 3:49
- 2 Hong Kong Garden Standout 2:55
- 3 Cities in Dust Standout 4:04
- 4 Peek‐a‐boo 3:10
- 5 Happy House 3:52
- 6 Kiss Them for Me 4:23
- 7 Face to Face 4:22
- 8 Dizzy 3:11
- 9 Israel 4:54
- 10 Christine 2:59
- 11 Spellbound Standout 3:18
- 12 Stargazer 3:18
- 13 Arabian Knights 3:08
- 14 The Killing Jar 3:59
- 15 This Wheel’s on Fire 5:42
Disc 2
- 1 Spellbound (extended 12″ version) 4:42
- 2 Song From the Edge of the World (Columbus mix) 7:37
- 3 Kiss Them for Me (Kathak #2 mix) 9:46
- 4 Peek‐a‐boo (Silver Dollar mix) 8:12
- 5 The Killing Jar (Lepidopteristic mix) 8:07
- 6 Cities in Dust (Eruption mix) 6:48
- 7 Dazzle (Glamour mix) 7:05
- 8 Stargazer (Mambo Sun remix) 7:20
- 9 Face to Face (Catatonic mix) 4:53
Release Date
September 30, 2002
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
121 min 44 sec
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