On this day March 2 1987 Siouxsie and the Banshees released their eighth studio album Through the Looking Glass. Unlike their previous records this album was a collection of cover songs reinterpreted in the band’s signature post punk and gothic style.
Through the Looking Glass reached number 188 on the Billboard 200 charts and featured unique renditions of songs from a variety of artists. Notable tracks included their haunting version of Billie Holiday’s Strange Fruit a bold take on Iggy Pop’s The Passenger and a reimagined version of Sparks’ This Town Ain’t Big Enough for Both of Us. The album’s orchestral elements and atmospheric production added a cinematic quality to the covers making them distinct from the originals.
While it was not a major commercial success in the United States Through the Looking Glass was praised for its creative interpretations and remains a fan favorite. The album showcased Siouxsie and the Banshees’ ability to take existing songs and transform them into something uniquely their own.
80s insight: Siouxsie and the Banshees took inspiration for the album’s title from David Bowie’s 1973 covers album Pin Ups which also featured reinterpretations of classic songs.
Through the Looking Glass reached number 188 on the Billboard 200 charts and featured unique renditions of songs from a variety of artists. Notable tracks included their haunting version of Billie Holiday’s Strange Fruit a bold take on Iggy Pop’s The Passenger and a reimagined version of Sparks’ This Town Ain’t Big Enough for Both of Us. The album’s orchestral elements and atmospheric production added a cinematic quality to the covers making them distinct from the originals.
While it was not a major commercial success in the United States Through the Looking Glass was praised for its creative interpretations and remains a fan favorite. The album showcased Siouxsie and the Banshees’ ability to take existing songs and transform them into something uniquely their own.
80s insight: Siouxsie and the Banshees took inspiration for the album’s title from David Bowie’s 1973 covers album Pin Ups which also featured reinterpretations of classic songs.
