The Stranglers
"Rhythmic tension is built through pulsing basslines and driving percussion, accompanied by jagged guitar riffs that interplay with haunting melodies."
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1990
Career Arc
The Stranglers's discography from 1977 to 2021
Full discography
The Stranglers's albums in order, from earliest releases to latest.
Albums ()
Dark Matters
2021
Giants
2012
Decades Apart
2010
Live at the Apollo 2010
2010
Friday the Thirteenth
2007
Rattus at the Roundhouse
2007
Suite XVI
2006
The Very Best of The Stranglers
2006
On Stage on Screen
2006
Coast to Coast: Live on Tour
2005
Norfolk Coast
2004
Miss You
2003
Gold
2003
Live 'n' Sleazy
2003
Live at the Apollo
2003
Sweet Smell of Success – Best of the Epic Years
2003
Peaches: The Very Best of The Stranglers
2002
The Rarities
2002
Euro Live
2002
Lies and Deception
2002
Out of the Black
2002
Laid Black
2002
5 Live 01
2001
The Stranglers
2001
Saturday Night, Sunday Morning
2000
Hits Collection
1999
Coup de Grace
1998
The Masters
1998
Collection
1998
Written in Red
1997
The Best of the Epic Years
1997
The Collection
1997
The Hit Men
1996
About Time
1995
The Sessions
1995
Strangled from Birth and Beyond
1994
All Twelve Inches
1992
Stranglers in the Night
1992
The Early Years '74 '75 '76 Rare Live and Unreleased
1992
10
1990
Greatest Hits 1977–1990
1990
Singles (The UA Years)
1989
Rarities
1988
Dreamtime
1986
Off the Beaten Track
1986
Aural Sculpture
1984
Feline
1983
The Collection 1977–1982
1982
The Gospel According to the Meninblack
1981
La Folie
1981
IV
1980
The Raven
1979
Black and White
1978
Rattus Norvegicus
1977
No More Heroes
1977
The Stranglers and Friends – Live in Concert
Live (X Cert)
Access All Areas
All Live and All of the Night
Live at the Hammersmith Odeon '81
Live at the Hope and Anchor
Acoustic in Brugge
The Old Testament
Singles ()
Spectre of Love
2006
Always the Sun
1986
Strange Little Girl
1982
La Folie
1982
European Female
1982
Golden Brown
1981
Thrown Away
1981
Bear Cage
1980
Duchess
1979
Nice 'n' Sleazy
1978
Something Better Change
1977
Peaches
1977
(Get A) Grip (On Yourself)
1977
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Timeline
How their sound evolved over time
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Stranglers sound like?
Rhythmic tension is built through pulsing basslines and driving percussion, accompanied by jagged guitar riffs that interplay with haunting melodies. Rooted in new wave and punk. Start with Rattus Norvegicus.
What is the best The Stranglers album to start with?
The best album to start with is "Rattus Norvegicus" (1977). It's the most representative of what makes The Stranglers worth hearing.
Who is The Stranglers for?
If you're into new wave and punk, The Stranglers is worth your time. Rhythmic tension is built through pulsing basslines and driving percussion, accompanied by jagged guitar riffs that interplay with haunting melodies.
How many albums does The Stranglers have?
The Stranglers has 76 releases in their discography, including 63 albums.
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