Gold cover

Gold

The Stranglers · 2003

100 min · 25 tracks · new wave · punk

A reflective journey through time, blending punk roots with melodic sophistication and introspective lyrics.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • reflective journey through time
  • wave-like pacing with peaks
  • melodic sophistication and introspection
  • for long drives
  • nostalgic vibes for late nights

Maybe skip if you want

  • seek instant gratification tracks
  • prefer straightforward, short songs

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2003, 'Gold' marked a significant moment for The Stranglers as their first compilation album since 1992's 'All Live and All of the Night'. At this point, the band had transitioned from their initial punk rock sound to explore new wave and more varied musical territories. This album came two years after their last studio record, 'Norfolk Coast', demonstrating a desire to celebrate their legacy while still appealing to contemporary audiences.

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Waltzinblack 2:19
  • 2 Valley of the Birds 2:42
  • 3 Strange Little Girl 2:49
  • 4 Summer in the City 3:29
  • 5 Lies and Deception 3:50
  • 6 Here 4:19
  • 7 Tonight 3:19
  • 8 Miss You 3:53
  • 9 Always the Sun 4:10
  • 10 Known Only Unto God 4:42
  • 11 Wonderful Land 3:39
  • 12 Let Me Down Easy 4:17
  • 13 Joy De Viva 3:40
  • 14 All Day and All of the Night 3:20

Disc 2

  • 1 God Is Good 4:04
  • 2 No Reason 5:16
  • 3 5 Minutes 3:39
  • 4 No More Heroes 3:48
  • 5 In Heaven She Walks 3:50
  • 6 The Light 5:57
  • 7 Blue Sky 3:43
  • 8 Golden Brown 4:17
  • 9 Down in the Sewer 7:12
  • 10 Jump Over My Shadow 4:33
  • 11 Coup de grace 3:24

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