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Peaches: The Very Best of The Stranglers

The Stranglers · 2002

72 min · 20 tracks · new wave · punk

A dynamic blend of punk energy and melodic innovation, showcasing The Stranglers' distinctive sound.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic collection of hits
  • wave-like pacing for engagement
  • nostalgic sing-alongs with friends
  • short bursts of energy
  • melodic hooks that linger

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking long immersive pieces
  • prefer straightforward single tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2002, 'Peaches: The Very Best of The Stranglers' serves as a comprehensive retrospective of the band's influential career, spanning their formation in 1974 to this compilation. By this time, The Stranglers were recognized pioneers within the punk and new wave scenes, having achieved considerable success with their earlier albums like 'Rattus Norvegicus' and 'Black and White'. This compilation highlights their evolution through various styles while solidifying their legacy.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Peaches 4:05
  • 2 Golden Brown 3:27
  • 3 Walk On By 4:24
  • 4 No More Heroes 3:27
  • 5 Skin Deep 3:55
  • 6 Hanging Around 4:25
  • 7 All Day and All of the Night 2:30
  • 8 Straighten Out 2:46
  • 9 Nice ’n’ Sleazy 3:11
  • 10 Strange Little Girl 2:41
  • 11 Who Wants the World 3:12
  • 12 Something Better Change 3:34
  • 13 Always the Sun (Sunny Side Up mix) 3:57
  • 14 European Female 4:01
  • 15 (Get a) Grip (on Yourself) (Grip ’89) 4:01
  • 16 Duchess 2:28
  • 17 5 Minutes 3:16
  • 18 Don’t Bring Harry 4:08
  • 19 La Folie 6:05
  • 20 96 Tears 3:03

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