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Through the Looking Glass

by Siouxsie And The Banshees

Released: March 02, 1987

Alternative rock, art rock

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Why This Album Matters

This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Experimental Album.

The Album

It includes a variety of genres, from Billie Holiday's jazz track "Strange Fruit", to The Doors' psychedelic song "You're Lost Little Girl", to Kraftwerk's influential electronic song "Hall of Mirrors". "Through the Looking Glass" is a 1987 cover album and the eighth studio album by the British band Siouxsie and the Banshees. The band selected songs written by influential artists for them to reinterpret and adopted the approach of making them their own.

Inside the Recording

The album was produced by Mike Hedges in collaboration with the band members.

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Interesting Facts

Siouxsie, the band's lead vocalist, also used her…

Siouxsie, the band's lead vocalist, also used her voice in a more restrained and nuanced manner, leading to a more richly intimate and atmospheric sound, far from the punk vibe they were initially known for.

The album's title is a nod to Lewis…

The album's title is a nod to Lewis Carroll's book of the same name, reflecting the band's journey into a world of another's music.

Musically, the record is a blend of different…

Musically, the record is a blend of different styles representing the diverse tastes and influences of the band members.

The album went on to have a significant…

The album went on to have a significant impact on other artists, and it still stands as a testament to the Banshees' musical dexterity and innovative spirit.

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Essential Tracks

Hall Of Mirrors

Strange Fruit

You're Lost Little Girl

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Reception

"Through the Looking Glass" peaked at No. 15 in the UK Albums Chart.

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The Complete Album Story

"Through the Looking Glass" is a 1987 cover album and the eighth studio album by the British band Siouxsie and the Banshees. The band selected songs written by influential artists for them to reinterpret and adopted the approach of making them their own. The album's title is a nod to Lewis Carroll's book of the same name, reflecting the band's journey into a world of another's music.

Musically, the record is a blend of different styles representing the diverse tastes and influences of the band members. It includes a variety of genres, from Billie Holiday's jazz track "Strange Fruit", to The Doors' psychedelic song "You're Lost Little Girl", to Kraftwerk's influential electronic song "Hall of Mirrors".

The album was produced by Mike Hedges in collaboration with the band members. Siouxsie, the band's lead vocalist, also used her voice in a more restrained and nuanced manner, leading to a more richly intimate and atmospheric sound, far from the punk vibe they were initially known for.

"Through the Looking Glass" peaked at No. 15 in the UK Albums Chart. The album went on to have a significant impact on other artists, and it still stands as a testament to the Banshees' musical dexterity and innovative spirit.