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Rattus Norvegicus
Rock · 1977 · 5 tracks

Rattus Norvegicus

The Stranglers

A menacing collision of snarling punk energy and sophisticated organ-driven art rock. Defined by JJ Burnel's legendary, distorted lead bass and a gritty urban bite.

April 15, 1977 · Spider (3)

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A sophisticated, menacing growl that balances aggressive punk energy with dark, keyboard-led psychedelia.

Tracklist · 5 Tracks
01
Sometimes
4:55
02
Goodbye Toulouse
3:17
04
Princess of the Streets
4:38
08
Ugly
4:08
09
Down in the Sewer: (a) Falling / (b) Down in the Sewer / (c) Trying to Get Out Again / (d) Rats Rally
7:54
Moments Worth Listening For
The growling, overdriven bass intro of 'Grip' that immediately establishes the album's aggressive sonic footprint.
Dave Greenfield's rapid-fire organ solo in 'Goodbye Toulouse' which injects a prog-rock technicality into a punk framework.
The transition into the 'Rats Rally' section of 'Down in the Sewer' where the band locks into a relentless, driving groove.
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