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.
Why this album works
This album is significant as it offers a rare glimpse into The Stranglers' creative process and lesser-known material, expanding their discography for collectors and fans. It includes tracks that showcase their evolution while solidifying their standing as one of the UK's pioneering bands in punk rock, which influenced subsequent artists in the genre.
- Best for
- steady pacing with varied peaks eclectic mix for curious listeners evening relaxation with vibrant flow
- 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
- 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 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) Standout 4:24
- 7 Mean to Me 1:57
- 8 Mony Mony 3:01
- 9 No More Heroes (radio edit) Standout 2:55
- 10 Peaches (radio edit) Standout 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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