Access All Areas
68 min · 19 tracks · new wave · punk
A gritty fusion of punk energy and new wave sophistication, pulsating with raw attitude and melodic hooks.
Why this album works
The album highlights the band's dynamic stage presence, which resonated well with fans and critics alike, leading to strong chart positions in the UK. Notably, it includes live renditions of their biggest hits, contributing to a legacy that influenced both punk and new wave artists in subsequent years.
- Best for
- dynamic journey with peaks gritty energy for late nights melodic hooks for sing-alongs
- Context
- Released in 1986, 'Access All Areas' was a live album capturing The Stranglers during their peak popularity, following their successful studio album 'Feline'. At this point, they had solidified their place in the UK music scene, showcasing a blend of punk roots and new wave influences that defined their sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- David Bowie· John Cale· The Pretenders· Bryan Adams· Eric Clapton· PJ Harvey· Queen· Paul McCartney
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Genetix 5:01
- 2 (Get A) Grip (On Yourself) Standout 3:44
- 3 Golden Boy 2:55
- 4 Straighten Out 2:56
- 5 5 Minutes 3:26
- 6 Paradise Row 4:00
- 7 Money 3:25
- 8 Nice 'n' Sleazy Standout 3:44
- 9 Princess of the Streets 4:53
- 10 European Female Standout 3:33
- 11 Still Life 4:29
- 12 Goodbye Toulouse 3:20
- 13 Sinister 4:23
- 14 Let Me Introduce You to the Family 4:36
- 15 All Day and All of the Night 2:50
- 16 Duchess 2:11
- 17 Nuclear Device 3:21
- 18 English Towns 2:08
- 19 No More Heroes 3:37
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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