GornikDaze
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I’m sorry OB1 if you read the rules (Rule 83.5 sub section 9b) your first score has is the one that counts. Any subsequent variance of said score is dismissed.So onto The Stranglers.
I have BMR to thank for the fact that I have several Stranglers cds. For a long time I only have a compilation but his persistent urging led me to invest in more of their catalogue.
I did in fact buy "Grip.." from this album as a single when it was originally released.
Rattus is naturally one of the albums I own and it is a good one.
I hadn't noticed before but I found shades of Blue Oyster Cult n the first and last tracks. The album is bookended by two of its best numbers.
Peaches of course was the hit single and it does bring back memories of Welsh beaches.
I'm not the biggest fan of the vocals but they are an integral part of the band's distinctive sound and a re perhaps what got them lumped in with the New Wave. The music although sometimes a little quirky is less so but there's plenty going on. JJB's bass is always interesting but the star is Dave Greenfield, whose influences are impeccable. I particularly like his interplay with Hugh Cornwell on "Hanging Around" and the mega solo in "Down in the Sewer".
My real score is 8/10.
0/10 it is I’m afraid smartarse ;)