La Folie
The Stranglers · 1981
61 min · 17 tracks · new wave · punk
A vibrant blend of new wave and punk rock, pulsating with catchy hooks and darkly humorous lyrics.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic peaks and valleys
- catchy hooks for sing-alongs
- dark humor in lyrical themes
- quick bursts of energy
- for late-night drives
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer slow, meditative sounds
- seek extended instrumental passages
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in January 1981, 'La Folie' was The Stranglers' fifth studio album, following their commercially successful record 'The Raven'. At this point, the band was navigating a shift in sound towards more melodic and accessible music while maintaining their edgy punk roots, marking a significant evolution in their career.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Cure· Siouxsie and the Banshees· Gang of Four
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Non Stop 2:29
- 2 Everybody Loves You When You’re Dead 2:42
- 3 Tramp 3:04
- 4 Let Me Introduce You to the Family 3:08
- 5 Ain’t Nothin’ to It 3:56
- 6 The Men They Love to Hate 4:22
- 7 Pin Up 2:46
- 8 It Only Takes Two to Tango 3:37
- 9 Golden Brown 3:27
- 10 How to Find True Love and Happiness in the Present Day 3:04
- 11 La Folie 6:04
- 12 Cruel Garden 2:14
- 13 Cocktail Nubiles 7:08
- 14 Vietnamerica 4:01
- 15 Love 30 3:54
- 16 You Hold the Key to My Love in Your Hands 2:40
- 17 Strange Little Girl 2:41
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