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Sweet Smell of Success
Rock · 1990 · 5 tracks

Sweet Smell of Success

The Stranglers

Polished 1990s synth-rock and house-inflected remixes marking the end of the Hugh Cornwell era. Sophisticated, cynical, and unmistakably urban.

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It's the Stranglers doing 90s dance-rock with a smirk on their faces.

A sleek, high-gloss cynicism that masks a deep-seated weariness with the pursuit of fame.

Sweet Smell of Success · vs · The Stranglers
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Confident saturates this record far more than the artist's norm.

Tracklist · 5 Tracks
01
Sweet Smell of Success (7″ version)
2:50
02
Sweet Smell of Success (Indie Pendence mix)
5:08
03
Sweet Smell of Success (House mix)
5:19
04
Instead of This
3:58
05
Poisonality
3:40
Moments Worth Waiting For
The sudden transition into a four-on-the-floor beat during the House Mix that recontextualizes the band's signature growl.
Dave Greenfield's signature rapid-fire keyboard flourishes cutting through the polished 1990s production sheen.
The contrast between the upbeat melodic hook and the characteristically biting, cynical delivery of the title phrase.
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