Twice Upon a Time - The Singles
Siouxsie and the Banshees · 1992
75 min · 18 tracks · alternative rock · new wave · post-punk
A haunting blend of gothic rock and new wave that captures the essence of Siouxsie’s enigmatic artistry.
Why this album works
'Twice Upon a Time' achieved critical acclaim, reaching number 11 on the UK Albums Chart and solidifying the band's legacy within alternative music. It features singles like 'Cities in Dust,' which became anthems for the gothic and post-punk scenes, influencing numerous artists and bands that followed.
- Best for
- steady pacing with emotional peaks haunting melodies for introspective moments engaging flow for focused listening
- Context
- Released in January 1992, 'Twice Upon a Time – The Singles' serves as a retrospective compilation, encapsulating Siouxsie and the Banshees' evolution from their debut in 1978 through to their commercial peak in the late 1980s. This album arrived after the band's initial breakup in 1991, marking a moment of reflection on their influential career during a time of transition for the band members.
- Stylistic neighbors
- XTC· David Bowie· Fine Young Cannibals· The Alarm· The Farm· Jah Wobble· Talk Talk· Catherine Wheel
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Fireworks 4:22
- 2 Slowdive 4:18
- 3 Melt! 3:47
- 4 Dear Prudence Standout 3:51
- 5 Swimming Horses 4:04
- 6 Dazzle 5:30
- 7 Overground 3:51
- 8 Cities in Dust Standout 4:07
- 9 Candyman 3:43
- 10 This Wheel’s on Fire 4:03
- 11 The Passenger 4:09
- 12 Peek‐a‐boo Standout 3:10
- 13 The Killing Jar 3:59
- 14 The Last Beat of My Heart (live) 5:26
- 15 Kiss Them for Me 4:29
- 16 Shadowtime 4:20
- 17 Fear (of the Unknown) 4:19
- 18 Face to Face 4:24
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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