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Downside Up

Siouxsie and the Banshees

Album 2004
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About this album

Sound: "A rich tapestry of post-punk and gothic textures woven with haunting melodies and evocative lyrics."

Where they were

Released on November 29, 2004, 'Downside Up' is a compilation that represents the culmination of Siouxsie and the Banshees' extensive career, showcasing tracks from their earlier work. At this point, the band had disbanded in 1996 after their final studio album, 'The Rapture,' making this collection a retrospective look at their evolution over two decades.

Why it matters

'Downside Up' serves as a significant anthology that highlights the band's influential role in alternative rock and post-punk scenes, featuring both popular hits and deeper cuts. The compilation was well-received, helping to reintroduce the band to a new generation of listeners and solidifying their legacy in music history.

Essential tracks

  • "Lullaby" — This track encapsulates the band's signature sound with its haunting atmosphere and introspective lyrics, making it a quintessential example of their artistry.
  • "Tattoo" — With its driving beat and evocative imagery, 'Tattoo' showcases Siouxsie's powerful vocal delivery and lyrical depth, representing their innovative approach to songwriting.
  • "Cannibal Roses" — 'Cannibal Roses' stands out for its darkly lush instrumentation and vivid storytelling, capturing the band's unique fusion of gothic elements with post-punk sensibilities.

Release Date

November 29, 2004

Artist Origin

United Kingdom

Tracklist

Disc 1

  1. 1 Voices (on the Air) 5:33
  2. 2 20th Century Boy 1:59
  3. 3 Pulled to Bits 3:25
  4. 4 Mittageisen (Metal Postcard) 4:10
  5. 5 Drop Dead/Celebration 4:25
  6. 6 Eve White/Eve Black 3:04
  7. 7 Red Over White 4:36
  8. 8 Follow the Sun 2:49
  9. 9 Slap Dash Snap 3:42
  10. 10 Supernatural Thing 4:26
  11. 11 Congo Conga 4:15
  12. 12 Coal Mind 3:32
  13. 13 We Fall 3:39
  14. 14 Cannibal Roses 4:30
  15. 15 Obsession II 3:52
  16. 16 A Sleeping Rain 4:19
  17. 17 Il est né, le divin enfant 2:31

Disc 2

  1. 1 Tattoo 3:30
  2. 2 (There's a) Planet in My Kitchen 5:23
  3. 3 Let Go 3:37
  4. 4 The Humming Wires 4:23
  5. 5 I Promise 4:38
  6. 6 Throw Them to the Lions 4:51
  7. 7 An Execution 3:50
  8. 8 The Quarterdrawing of the Dog 4:55
  9. 9 Lullaby 3:32
  10. 10 Umbrella 4:14
  11. 11 Shooting Sun 4:44
  12. 12 Sleepwalking (on the High Wire) 5:10
  13. 13 She Cracked 3:07
  14. 14 She's Cuckoo 4:15
  15. 15 Something Blue 3:56
  16. 16 The Whole Price of Blood 3:54
  17. 17 Mechanical Eyes 3:35

Disc 3

  1. 1 False Face 2:51
  2. 2 Catwalk 4:57
  3. 3 Something Wicked (This Way Comes) 4:21
  4. 4 Are You Still Dying, Darling? 4:44
  5. 5 El Día de Los Muertos 3:38
  6. 6 Sunless 4:27
  7. 7 Staring Back 3:16
  8. 8 Return 5:03
  9. 9 Spiral Twist 3:55
  10. 10 Sea of Light 4:35
  11. 11 I Could Be Again 4:31
  12. 12 Hothead 3:31
  13. 13 B Side Ourselves 3:48
  14. 14 Swimming Horses (live) 4:41
  15. 15 All Tomorrow's Parties (live) 6:12
  16. 16 Hang Me High 6:05
  17. 17 Black Sun 3:10

Disc 4

  1. 1 Overground 3:53
  2. 2 Voices (on the Air) 5:26
  3. 3 Placebo Effect 4:37
  4. 4 Red Over White 5:43

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