Siouxsie & The Banshees – Once Upon A Time / The Singles (Clear vinyl)
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Once Upon A Time/The Singles is the compilation album from Siouxsie & The Banshees featuring their U.K. singles from 1978 to 1981. Described as an essential overview of the band's edgy, influential peak but also accessible to the mainstream, it spent six months on the U.K. albums chart. Remastered from the original tapes at Abbey Road Studios and cut at half-speed on 180-gram clear vinyl. Includes a spot gloss jacket with newly designed artwork and a collectible poster inside. Limited edition.
Half-speed mastered on 180-gram clear vinyl + included poster
Reviews
"A thrilling document of one of post-punk’s most essential bands — every track is a snapshot of dark, stylish brilliance." — Pitchfork
"This collection plays like a greatest hits from an alternate universe — bold, arty, and always a step ahead of the curve." — Mojo
"Siouxsie’s icy charisma and the band’s inventive arrangements make every song here feel urgent and timeless." — Uncut
"From punk roots to gothic majesty, Once Upon A Time captures the band’s evolution with razor-sharp precision." — The Quietus
"An essential introduction and a flawless listen — fierce, elegant, and hypnotic." — AllMusic
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AllMusic rating:AllMusic users:Artist: Siouxsie & The BansheesLabel: Polydor, UMCFormat: LPUnits: 1Country: EuropeGenre: Pop & RockA1 Hong Kong Garden
A2 Mirage
A3 The Staircase (Mystery)
A4 Playground Twist
A5 Love In A Void
B1 Happy House
B2 Christine
B3 Israel
B4 Spellbound
B5 Arabian Knights