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Sweet Smell of Success
Rock · 1990 · 5 tracks

Sweet Smell of Success

The Stranglers

Polished 1990s synth-rock and house-inflected remixes marking the end of the Hugh Cornwell era. Sophisticated, cynical, and unmistakably urban.

1990 · буд кон

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A sleek, high-gloss cynicism that masks a deep-seated weariness with the pursuit of fame.

Tracklist · 5 Tracks
01
Sweet Smell of Success (7″ version)
2:50
02
Sweet Smell of Success (Indie Pendence mix)
5:08
03
Sweet Smell of Success (House mix)
5:19
04
Instead of This
3:58
05
Poisonality
3:40
Moments Worth Listening For
The sudden transition into a four-on-the-floor beat during the House Mix that recontextualizes the band's signature growl.
Dave Greenfield's signature rapid-fire keyboard flourishes cutting through the polished 1990s production sheen.
The contrast between the upbeat melodic hook and the characteristically biting, cynical delivery of the title phrase.
Where This Album DepartsEach spoke is a trait. The orange shape shows where this album pulls away from — or holds to — the rest of the artist’s catalogue. Tap for more.

How does Sweet Smell of Success sound next to the rest of The Stranglers's catalogue?

Confident+4.0σ

Confident saturates this record far more than the artist's norm.

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