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10

The Stranglers · 1990

64 min · 18 tracks · new wave · punk

A vibrant fusion of punk energy and new wave melodicism, reflecting the band's evolution in sound.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • short, punchy song formats
  • varied emotional themes
  • dynamic pacing throughout
  • engaging sing-along moments
  • conversational lyrical storytelling

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1990, '10' was The Stranglers' ninth studio album and came after a period of lineup changes and experimentation with their sound. This album represented a shift towards a more polished production style while maintaining their distinctive punk roots, as it followed the commercially successful 'Gold Rush' (1989).

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Sweet Smell of Success 3:22
  • 2 Someone Like You 2:54
  • 3 96 Tears 3:13
  • 4 In This Place 3:35
  • 5 Let’s Celebrate 4:11
  • 6 Man of the Earth 3:22
  • 7 Too Many Teardrops 3:46
  • 8 Where I Live 3:31
  • 9 Out of My Mind 4:08
  • 10 Never to Look Back 4:18
  • 11 Instead of This 3:58
  • 12 Poisonality 3:40
  • 13 Motorbike 3:39
  • 14 Something 4:10
  • 15 You 3:06
  • 16 ¡Viva Vlad! 3:08
  • 17 All Day and All of the Night 2:24
  • 18 Always the Sun (Sunny Side Up mix) 4:03

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