Aural Sculpture
by The Stranglers
- Type: Album
- Released: November 1984
- Label: Epic
- Country: United Kingdom
- Length: 42:21
- Community rating: 3.68/5 from 4 ratings
Artists on this release: Jimmy Chambers, George Chandler, Tony Jackson, Jet Black, Hugh Cornwell, Dave Greenfield
Album Notes & Community Reviews
Continuing their evolution away from pub-rock pugilism, The Stranglers integrated prominent acoustic guitars and a three-piece brass section into their mature mid-80s sound. The production relies on warm, sophisticated pop arrangements, highlighted by the massive European hit 'Skin Deep'. The record successfully reinvented the veteran group for a contemporary, mainstream new wave audience.
Genres
Descriptors: melodic, polished, punchy, rhythmic, synth, guitars, synthesizers, male-vocals, sophisticated
Tracklist
- Ice Queen (4:01)
- Skin Deep (3:54)
- Let Me Down Easy (4:10)
- No Mercy (3:38)
- North Winds (4:03)
- Uptown (2:58)
- Punch And Judy (3:45)
- Spain (4:14)
- Laughing (4:14)
- Souls (3:24)
- Mad Hatter (4:00)
Credits
- John King - artwork [ear sculpture]
- George Chandler - backing vocals
- Jimmy Chambers - backing vocals
- Tony Jackson - backing vocals
- J.J. Burnel - bass, vocals
- Tim Whitehead - horns [horn section], saxophone [sax]
- Paul Nieman - horns [horn section], trombone
- Paul Spong - horns [horn section], trumpet