Twice Upon a Time – The Singles is a compilation album by British rock band Siouxsie and the Banshees. This collection was released in October 1992, designed as an updated version of the earlier album Once Upon a Time: The Singles, which covered the band's hits until 1981. Twice Upon a Time, however, spanned the whole career of Siouxsie Sioux's group from its inception until its disbandment in 1995.
Its tracklist included all singles from "Hong Kong Garden" to "Fear Of The Unknown" plus 'The Killing Jar' (which appeared in the Lullaby album but wasn't a single). Many standout songs of the late eighties and the early nineties such as "Peek-A-Boo", "Kiss Them for Me", and "Face To Face" are also featured. The latter song was included in the soundtrack of Tim Burton's movie, "Batman Returns". This album notably marked the progression of the band from a post-punk band to a more sophisticated music style incorporating strings and exotica influences. It brilliantly captures the band's ability to consistently deliver haunting and mesmerizing music.
As for the album's title, it stands as a testament to Siouxsie and the Banshees' longevity in the rock scene. The term "Twice Upon a Time" mirrors the band's endurance and their will to develop different soundscapes over the years.
Overall, this album serves as a comprehensive overview of Siouxsie and the Banshees' influential career, showing the evolution of the band's sound over more than a decade.
