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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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic mix of moods
  • wave-like pacing for exploration
  • distinctive vocals commanding attention
  • for late-night introspection
  • engaging remixes for deep listening

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward song structures
  • want quick, instant gratification

Where this album fits

Career 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.
Stylistic neighbors
The Cure· Bauhaus· Joy Division

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Dear Prudence 3:49
  • 2 Hong Kong Garden 2:55
  • 3 Cities in Dust 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 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

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