Live at the Hammersmith Odeon '81
55 min · 13 tracks · new wave · punk
A raw and energetic live performance capturing the essence of early '80s punk and new wave.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- raw energy of live performance
- wave-like dynamics throughout album
- short bursts of intense tracks
- engaging crowd interaction moments
- cathartic release with each song
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer polished studio recordings
- avoid lengthy live albums
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1981, this live album came during The Stranglers' peak years following their breakthrough album, 'Black and White' (1979). At this point, they had established themselves as key figures in the UK punk scene, known for their distinctive sound that blended punk rock with more melodic elements.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Cure· Siouxsie and the Banshees· Gang of Four
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Down in the Sewer 8:54
- 2 Just Like Nothing on Earth 3:33
- 3 Second Coming 4:13
- 4 Non Stop 2:35
- 5 The Man They Love to Hate 4:55
- 6 Who Wants the World? 3:03
- 7 Golden Brown 3:54
- 8 How to Find True Love and Happiness in the Present Day 4:21
- 9 Duchess 2:30
- 10 Let Me Introduce You to the Family 3:19
- 11 Tramp 2:57
- 12 The Raven 5:55
- 13 Genetix 5:29
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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