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The Stranglers – The Collection 1977 - 1982 (VG+/G) – LP, AU 1986
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The Collection 1977 - 1982 is an LP by The Stranglers from 1986 released on the Liberty label.
About this album
The Collection 1977-1982 is a sharp overview of The Stranglers’ most important early years, tracing their shift from abrasive punk outsiders to one of new wave’s most distinctive bands. The set brings together key singles and favourites such as (Get A) Grip (On Yourself), No More Heroes, Duchess and Golden Brown, showing how their sound moved from snarling bass-driven aggression to darker, more melodic and unconventional pop. By gathering material from a formative five-year stretch, the compilation underlines the group’s impact on British rock and the way they widened punk’s musical vocabulary without losing their edge.
Genre: Pop & Rock
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AllMusic rating:AllMusic users:Artist: The StranglersLabel: Liberty – MID 166058Format: LP, Compilation, ReissueUnits: 1Country: AustraliaReleased: 1986Genre: Pop & RockA1 (Get A) Grip (On Yourself)
A2 Peaches
A3 Hanging Around
A4 No More Heroes
A5 Duchess
A6 Walk On By
A7 Waltzinblack
B1 Something Better Change
B2 Nice 'N' Sleazy
B3 Bear Cage
B4 Who Wants The World
B5 Golden Brown
B6 Strange Little Girl
B7 La Folie