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Originally Posted by Engine
There's something about the Stranglers that I just don't get. The sound of even their oldest stuff seems to lack punk ethos despite their clothes and stage presence. I have a hard time understanding the exact meaning of 'pub rock' but The Stranglers seem more like that than punk rock.
I'm also not a huge fan of The Damned but I like their debut album. Definitely a lot more than its opposition in this battle.
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I think thats a fair explanation on the Stranglers. I often feel that way about many bands considered part of the genre. They just don't hit heavy enough for me to choose them over The Damned's debut. My ex girlfriend used to listen to that Damned album on repeat while she took a bath and did her hair up and I always thought it was a very well put together album. Production was solid and the choice of the way the songs lined up was just perfect. I haven't listened to either album in years but I would always consider that Damned album if I wanted a change.
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