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Punk & New Wave · 1970s
Rattus Norvegicus — 1977
The Stranglers
Released 1977Punk & New Wave
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A punchy debut blending punk attitude with keyboard-driven menace. Tuneful and dark. A new-wave staple. A single-entry catalogue presence, but the entry is strong.
On vinyl: Both originals and reissues can sound excellent — the mastering matters more than the era.
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