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Golden Brown: The Stranglers and Strange Little Girls

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In the annals of rock music, few bands have achieved the longevity and success of the Stranglers. For over four decades, the band has released a string of classic albums and singles, including "Golden Brown," "No More Heroes," and "Peaches." Their music has been praised for its originality, intelligence, and dark humor, and they have influenced countless other artists.

A Multitude of Sins: Golden Brown, The Stranglers and Strange Little Girls

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Golden Brown: The Stranglers and Strange Little Girls is the first comprehensive biography of the band. Written with the full cooperation of the Stranglers, the book tells the complete story of their career, from their early days as a pub rock outfit to their rise to international stardom. The book is packed with exclusive interviews, rare photographs, and in-depth analysis of the band's music and lyrics.

Golden Brown is a must-read for any fan of the Stranglers. It is a fascinating and insightful look at one of the most important and influential bands of the punk era.

The Early Years

The Stranglers were formed in 1974 in Guildford, Surrey, England. The original lineup consisted of Hugh Cornwell on vocals and guitar, Jean-Jacques Burnel on bass guitar, Dave Greenfield on keyboards, and Jet Black on drums. The band's early sound was heavily influenced by pub rock, but they quickly developed their own unique style, which incorporated elements of punk, new wave, and post-punk.

The Stranglers' debut album, Rattus Norvegicus, was released in 1977. The album was a critical and commercial success, and it helped to establish the band as one of the leading lights of the punk movement. The album featured the singles "Peaches" and "No More Heroes," which became two of the band's most enduring anthems.

The Rise to Stardom

The Stranglers' second album, No More Heroes, was released in 1978. The album was even more successful than its predecessor, and it helped to propel the band to international stardom. The album featured the singles "Golden Brown" and "Walk on By," which became two of the band's biggest hits.

The Stranglers continued to release successful albums and singles throughout the 1980s and 1990s. The band's lineup changed several times over the years, but Cornwell, Burnel, and Greenfield remained the core members.

The Later Years

In the 2000s, the Stranglers began to slow down their touring and recording schedule. However, the band continued to release new music, and they remained a popular live act. In 2011, the band released their seventeenth studio album, Giants. The album was a critical and commercial success, and it showed that the Stranglers were still capable of producing great music.

The Stranglers are one of the most important and influential bands of the punk era. Their music has been praised for its originality, intelligence, and dark humor, and they have influenced countless other artists. Golden Brown: The Stranglers and Strange Little Girls is the first comprehensive biography of the band. Written with the full cooperation of the Stranglers, the book tells the complete story of their career, from their early days as a pub rock outfit to their rise to international stardom. The book is packed with exclusive interviews, rare photographs, and in-depth analysis of the band's music and lyrics.

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