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Giants

The Stranglers · 2012

97 min · 24 tracks · new wave · punk

A robust blend of punk energy and melodic sophistication punctuated by existential themes and introspective lyricism.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with varied pacing
  • existential themes for deep thinking
  • afternoon energy with reflective moments
  • melodic sophistication meets attitude

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • seek strictly upbeat anthems

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Giants' was released in 2012, The Stranglers were seasoned veterans of the punk scene, having formed in 1974. This album marked their first studio release since 2006's 'Suite XVI', showcasing a continued evolution in their sound as they navigated their legacy and relevance in contemporary music.

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Another Camden Afternoon 4:05
  • 2 Freedom Is Insane 6:19
  • 3 Giants 3:43
  • 4 Lowlands 3:16
  • 5 Boom Boom 3:23
  • 6 My Fickle Resolve 5:33
  • 7 Time Was Once on My Side 3:32
  • 8 Mercury Rising 3:38
  • 9 Adios (Tango) 4:41
  • 10 15 Steps 4:57

Disc 2

  • 1 Tits 5:50
  • 2 English Towns 2:57
  • 3 Southern Mountains 3:32
  • 4 European Female 3:49
  • 5 Instead of This 4:33
  • 6 Long Black Veil 3:57
  • 7 Dutch Moon 4:14
  • 8 My Fickle Resolve 4:40
  • 9 Don’t Bring Harry 3:49
  • 10 Cruel Garden 2:40
  • 11 Mine All Mine 3:38
  • 12 Bitching 4:36
  • 13 Old Codger 3:17
  • 14 Sanfte Kuss 2:50

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