About
The Stranglers; one of the most distinctive bands to emerge from the UK punk scene of the 1970s has left an undeniable legacy within the punk and new wave genres.
Their dark melodies featured in songs like Golden Brown (1981) are still relevant to this day, described as a baroque pop masterpiece like no other. Formed in 1974, their sound blends punk music with complex musicianship, dark lyrical themes, and a touch of psychedelic, gothic, and new wave influences. These characterictis have set them apart since their debut, launching albums that have made history within their music style.
This was also due to their innovative elements in their songs, such as the incorporation of keyboards and intricate basslines, that other punk artists weren't doing at the time. This has also led them to serve as a great inspiration for the next generations of punk and new wave artists to come, considering The Stranglers as legends of their genre.
Their lyrics tackle themes of alienation, politics, rebellion, and decadence, which are combined with dark humor and cynicism. Their style had an evolution from a more explosive punk music to a more pop and new wave atmospherics. This way, The Stranglers are considered as punk pioneers and genre-bending innovators, influencing countless artists around the world.
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