{"title":"The Stranglers","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout The Stranglers\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Stranglers formed in Guildford, England in 1974. The classic lineup featured Hugh Cornwell (vocals, guitar), Jean-Jacques Burnel (bass, vocals), Dave Greenfield (keyboards; 1949-2020), and Jet Black (drums; 1938-2022). Although they rose to prominence alongside the punk movement, their musicianship, keyboard-led arrangements, and longevity set them apart. The band has continued in various forms across five decades despite lineup changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSound and style\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Stranglers combined punk and new wave energy with a distinctive sound built on Greenfield's swirling keyboards, Burnel's prominent, melodic bass, and darkly witty lyrics. Over time they moved toward more melodic and sophisticated art rock and pop, exemplified by the harpsichord-like hit Golden Brown, while retaining an edgy reputation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDiscography highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRattus Norvegicus (1977, United Artists)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo More Heroes (1977)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Raven (1979)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLa Folie (1981, featuring Golden Brown)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFor collectors\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Stranglers' 1970s and 1980s catalog has been reissued in remastered and expanded editions, and original United Artists and EMI pressings are collected. Their long discography offers significant depth for completist collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhere to start\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eListeners new to The Stranglers often start with Rattus Norvegicus (1977) or a singles collection featuring Golden Brown. For related listening, see \u003cspan class=\"related-collections\"\u003eExplore more: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/punk-new-wave-vinyl-records\"\u003ePunk \u0026amp; New Wave\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and \u003cspan class=\"related-collections\"\u003eExplore more: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/punk-new-wave-vinyl-records\"\u003ePunk \u0026amp; New Wave\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-stranglers-la-folie-pink-vinyl","title":"La Folie LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eVinyl LP pressing of this album from the iconic British punk band.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540810477751,"sku":"210000093018","price":24.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/5021732367815-p0-v1-s600x595.jpg?v=1781154347"},{"product_id":"the-stranglers-rattus-norvegicus-vinyl-rsd-bf-25-remaster","title":"Rattus Norvegicus LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe UK punk band The Stranglers formed in Guildford in 1974, and their first LP, IV Rattus Norvegicus was released by United Artists in April 1977, rising to Number 4 in the UK album charts.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540810510519,"sku":"210000101917","price":24.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/r-35399521-1760710207-2696.jpg?v=1781154345"},{"product_id":"stranglers-rarities-vinyl-rsd-26-excl","title":"Rarities LP","description":"\u003cp\u003e1988 compilation of rarities from the band's early days, including singles and alternative versions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540890890423,"sku":"210000104600","price":28.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/4491629-3562653.jpg?v=1781154620"},{"product_id":"the-stranglers-feline-color-vinyl","title":"Feline 2LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Stranglers' Feline finds a strange middle ground, straddling punk's rough edges while flirting with a sultriness that's hard to pin down. In tracks like \"Midnight Summer Dream\" and \"Let's Tango in Paris,\" there's a wistfulness at play, suggesting the band is not so much reinventing itself as it is taking a teasing sidestep into unfamiliar territory. Here, the intimacy of sound intertwines with an experimental streak, prompting an inevitable reckoning with their own musical legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48785822449847,"sku":"210000077683","price":30.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/4177232-2939986.jpg?v=1783046017"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.waxtraxrecords.com\/collections\/the-stranglers.oembed","provider":"Wax Trax Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}