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The Stranglers – 10 – Vinyl Record

10 is the tenth studio album by the British rock band The Stranglers, released in 1990. The album marked a continuation of the band’s post-punk and new wave sound, which had been a defining aspect of their music throughout the 1980s.

The Stranglers are an English rock music group, formed on September 11 1974 in Guildford, Surrey. They were originally called The Guildford Stranglers and operated out of an off licence in the Surrey town called the ‘Jackpot’ which was run by their drummer. Original personnel were drummer Jet Black (real name Brian Duffy), bass player/vocalist Jean Jacques Burnel, guitarist/vocalist Hugh Cornwell and keyboardist/guitarist Hans Warmling. Hans was replaced by keyboardist Dave Greenfield within a year.

None of the band actually came from Guildford – Black is from Ilford, Burnel from Notting Hill, Cornwell from Kentish Town and Greenfield from Brighton. Hans Warmling came from Sweden, and returned there after leaving the band.

They began as a sinister sounding, hard-edged pub rock group, but eventually branched out to explore other styles of music. The Stranglers were, beginning in 1976, tangentially associated with punk rock, due in part to their opening for The Ramones’ first British tour.

The Stranglers were also associated with New Wave as well as gothic rock, but their idiosyncratic approach never fitted completely within any musical genre. JJ Burnel has however said in an interview, ‘I certainly considered myself to be a punk-rocker’. In another interview he goes further saying, ‘I would like to think we (The Stranglers) were more punk plus and then some’.

Key tracks from 10 include ‘Sweet Smell of Success,’ ‘Man of the Earth,’ ‘She Gave It All,’ and ‘Let’s Celebrate.’ These songs retain The Stranglers’ characteristic blend of punk rock energy, dark and often sardonic lyrics, and a pop sensibility that contributed to their commercial success.

While 10 did not reach the same level of commercial success as some of the band’s earlier albums, it was still well-received by fans and featured the band’s distinct musical style. The Stranglers’ ability to blend punk, rock, and new wave elements while maintaining their unique identity was evident on this release.

10 represents a significant moment in The Stranglers’ discography, showcasing their resilience and musical evolution as they continued to make music into the 1990s. It remains a noteworthy album in their catalog for fans of alternative and post-punk music.

Brand new, never played and still sealed in the original factory plastic

Epic Records

Track Listing
1. Sweet Smell Of Success
2. Someone Like You
3. 96 Tears
4. In This Place
5. Let’s Celebrate
6. Man Of The Earth
7. Too Many Teardrops
8. Where I Live
9. Out Of My Mind
10. Never To Look Back