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Giants

The Stranglers · 2012

97 min · 24 tracks · new wave

A gritty blend of punk energy and new wave melodies, echoing a seasoned band still vital and provocative.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Giants — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of resilience and reflection, combining driving rhythms with introspective lyrics that resonate with the band's history.
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    Freedom Is Insane — This track stands out for its punchy instrumentation and sharp commentary on societal constraints, blending urgency with a catchy chorus that exemplifies the band's punk roots.
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    Another Camden Afternoon Start here — Opening the album, this song sets the tone with vivid imagery of urban life, conveying nostalgia through its melodic hooks and relatable storytelling.

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

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • seek strictly upbeat anthems

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Late Career Highlight — Shows the band's continued vitality and relevance in the music scene.
Themes
Camden nostalgia· societal critique· punk resilience
Career context
When 'Giants' was released in 2012, The Stranglers were navigating their legacy as one of the UK's enduring punk rock bands, having formed in the mid-1970s. This album marked their first studio release in five years, following 'Norfolk Coast' in 2004, showcasing their ability to evolve while retaining their distinctive sound.
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Tracklist

Disc 1

  • 1 Another Camden Afternoon Start here 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

What to play next

Dark Matters
Listen next

Dark Matters

2021

Continues the band's late-career evolution with fresh themes and sounds.
Norfolk Coast
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Norfolk Coast

2004

Sets the stage for Giants with a similar blend of energy and experimentation.
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