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The Stranglers
Rock · 1977 · 2 tracks · 14m

The Stranglers

The Stranglers

Aggressive basslines and swirling organ runs define this 1977 release. A cynical, high-energy snapshot of the UK punk explosion with a sophisticated edge.

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It's like a punk riot led by a very angry organist and a bassist who thinks he's the lead guitarist.

A sharp, intelligent aggression that feels both physically urgent and intellectually cynical.

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Tracklist · 2 Tracks · 14m
01
Something Better Change
3:34
02
Straighten Out
2:55
Moments Worth Waiting For
The growling, overdriven bass riff that opens track one, setting a confrontational tone immediately.
Dave Greenfield's lightning-fast keyboard arpeggios that cut through the punk grit with unexpected virtuosity.
The rhythmic shift in Straighten Out where the drums and bass lock into a menacing, repetitive groove.
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