Released 20 years ago
Suite XVI
The Stranglers · 2006
95 min · 25 tracks · new wave · punk
A gritty blend of new wave and punk rock with introspective lyrics and driving rhythms.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks
- gritty rhythms for active listening
- introspective lyrics for deep thoughts
- live versions enhancing raw energy
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- dislike extended listening experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2006, 'Suite XVI' marked The Stranglers' return after a five-year hiatus following the album 'Norfolk Coast.' This period saw the band navigating changes in the music landscape while remaining true to their roots in punk and new wave. The album reflects a matured sound, featuring more melodic compositions alongside their signature edgy style.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Cure· Siouxsie and the Banshees· Gang of Four
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Unbroken 3:50
- 2 Spectre of Love 3:37
- 3 She’s Slipping Away 3:31
- 4 Summat Outanowt 2:17
- 5 Anything Can Happen 3:56
- 6 See Me Coming 3:58
- 7 Bless You (Save You, Spare You, Damn You) 5:37
- 8 A Soldier’s Diary 2:21
- 9 Barbara (Shangri‐La) 3:46
- 10 I Hate You 3:01
- 11 Relentless 5:03
Disc 2
- 1 Spectre of Love (live) 3:30
- 2 Unbroken (live) 3:52
- 3 Summat Outanowt (live) 2:14
- 4 A Soldier’s Diary (live) 2:07
- 5 Bless You (Save You, Spare You, Damn You) (live acoustic) 5:12
- 6 I Hate You (live acoustic) 4:12
- 7 Spectre of Love (live acoustic) 3:35
- 8 Relentless (live) 5:10
- 9 Retro Rockets (live) 3:35
- 10 Unbroken (radio edit) 3:13
- 11 You Won’t See Me Coming (TV Size) 1:50
- 12 Retro Rockets 3:46
- 13 I Don’t See the World Like You Do 3:26
- 14 ‘IV on XVI’: An Interview With John Robb 8:46
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