The Best of Siouxsie and the Banshees [2-CD] (2002)

About this title: The Best of Siouxsie and the Banshees is a decent look into the eclectic world of Siouxsie Sioux. The band, however, really didn't need to release another hits collection. Once Upon a Time: The Singles (1981) and Twice Upon a Time: The Singles (1992) are comprehensive enough to stand alone. Universal aimed to make this a stylish set with glossy favorites such as "Dear Prudence," "Peek-a-Boo," and "Spellbound," but lesser-known classics like "Candy Man" and "Dazzle" are missing. It would have made more sense to release a live collection from the band's 2002 reunion tour, or show highlights ... read more

Tracks:

1. Dear Prudence [Lennon/McCartney]
2. Hong Kong Garden [McKay/Morris/Sioux/]
3. Cities in Dust [Siouxsie And The Ba]
4. Peek-A-Boo [Siouxsie/Siouxsie &]
5. Happy House [Siouxsie And The Ba]
6. Kiss Them for Me [Siouxsie And The Ba]
7. Face to Face [Siouxsie/Siouxsie &]
8. Dizzy [Siouxsie And The Ba]
9. Israel [Siouxsie And The Ba]
10. Christine [Siouxsie And The Ba]
11. Spellbound [Siouxsie And The Ba]
12. Stargazer [Siouxsie And The Ba]
13. Arabian Knights [Siouxsie And The Ba]
14. The Killing Jar [Siouxsie And The Ba]
15. This Wheel's on Fire [Dylan/Danko]
16. Spellbound [Extended 12" Version] [Siouxsie And The Ba]
17. Song from the Edge of the World [Columbus Mix] [Siouxsie And The Ba]
18. Kiss Them for Me [Kathak #2 Mix] [Siouxsie And The Ba]
19. Peek-A-Boo [Silver Dollar Mix] [Siouxsie/Siouxsie &]
20. The Killing Jar [Lepidopteristic Mix] [Siouxsie And The Ba]
21. Cities in Dust [Eruption Mix] [Siouxsie And The Ba]
22. Dazzle [Glamour Mix] [Siouxsie And The Ba]
23. Stargazer [Mambo Sun Mix] [Siouxsie And The Ba]
24. Face to Face [Catatonic Mix] [Siouxsie/Siouxsie &]

Note: This is a general synopsis. Each listing is further described below.