Live (X Cert)
69 min · 18 tracks · new wave · punk
Raw energy and biting wit collide in a high-octane live performance that captures the spirit of punk's early days.
Why this album works
'Live (X Cert)' is significant for its raw portrayal of The Stranglers' live performances, capturing their energetic stage presence that resonated with fans. The album reached No. 4 on the UK Albums Chart, showcasing their commercial appeal while also stirring discussions around their provocative content, particularly the track 'I Feel Like a Wog'.
- Best for
- high-energy live performance vibes raw sound with biting wit dynamic pacing throughout album
- Context
- Released in 1979, 'Live (X Cert)' came during The Stranglers' rise to prominence after their breakthrough album 'Rattus Norvegicus' just a year prior. At this point, they were establishing themselves as major players in the UK punk scene, known for their controversial lyrics and eclectic sound that blended rock with new wave influences.
- Stylistic neighbors
- David Bowie· John Cale· The Pretenders· Bryan Adams· Eric Clapton· PJ Harvey· Queen· Paul McCartney
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 (Get a) Grip (On Yourself) Standout 4:08
- 2 Dagenham Dave 3:29
- 3 Burning Up Time 3:26
- 4 Dead Ringer 3:03
- 5 Hanging Around Standout 4:41
- 6 I Feel Like a Wog Standout 3:32
- 7 Straighten Out 2:52
- 8 Curfew 3:47
- 9 Do You Wanna? / Death and Night and Blood (Yukio) 5:38
- 10 5 Minutes 4:33
- 11 Go Buddy Go 5:40
- 12 Peasant in the Big Shitty 3:38
- 13 In the Shadows 4:25
- 14 Sometimes 4:46
- 15 Mean to Me 2:20
- 16 London Lady 2:18
- 17 Goodbye Toulouse 3:09
- 18 Hanging Around (Different version) 4:01
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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