The Rarities
The Stranglers · 2002
70 min · 18 tracks · new wave · punk
A vibrant collection of eclectic tracks showcasing the band's punk roots and new wave experimentation.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing with varied peaks
- eclectic mix for curious listeners
- evening relaxation with vibrant flow
- reflective moments amidst energetic tracks
- nostalgic vibes with contemporary twists
Maybe skip if you want
- seekers of instant gratification
- prefer standalone hits over albums
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2002, 'The Rarities' arrives as The Stranglers were celebrating over three decades of influential music. This compilation features previously unreleased tracks and alternative versions, bridging their early punk sound with later stylistic explorations. By this point, the band had already established a notable legacy in the UK punk and new wave scenes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Cure· Siouxsie and the Banshees· Gang of Four
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 You Hold the Key to My Love in Your Hands 2:38
- 2 Cocktail Nubiles 7:07
- 3 Tomorrow Was… the Hereafter 4:02
- 4 N’emmenes pas Harry 4:14
- 5 Sverige 2:48
- 6 Walk On By (radio edit) 4:24
- 7 Mean to Me 1:57
- 8 Mony Mony 3:01
- 9 No More Heroes (radio edit) 2:55
- 10 Peaches (radio edit) 4:04
- 11 Goebbles, Mosley, God & Ingrams 3:58
- 12 Waiting for the Trees to Grow 3:29
- 13 Gone Are Those Days 2:59
- 14 The Beast 5:59
- 15 New Day Today 3:45
- 16 My Young Dreams 4:03
- 17 Mr. Big 4:33
- 18 I’ll Be Seeing You 4:23
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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