Album

No More Heroes

The Stranglers

1977 · Rock

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No More Heroes by The Stranglers

No More Heroes is a Punk album by The Stranglers, originally released in 1977. On Gatefold: 109 pressings tracked, owned by 16 collectors.

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The Stranglers' debut, <i>Rattus Norvegicus</i>, served as their introduction to both the recording studio and the punk era, where they were more artful and more traditional than their peers. <i>No More Heroes</i>, however, is a complete manifestation of their powers. Recorded just three months after the debut, it's a more focused album, though three of its best songs were recorded during the earlier sessions. "I Feel Like a Wog" mocks racism. "Bring on the Nubiles" skewers sexism while leaving the line so blurry that it made their audiences uncomfortable when the strippers came out. "Something Better Change" is three and a half minutes of punk-pop perfection, done without softening the blow a bit. "Burning Up Time" is similar, also featuring bassist J.J. Burnel on lead vocals and simply destroying everything near it. The title track again lets Dave Greenfield doodle with his keyboards to hilarious results. "Dagenham Dave" pays tribute to a friend who'd committed suicide. "Straighten Out," "Five Minutes," and "Rok It to the Moon" were the singles and b-sides from the same sessions added here. It's a career highlight.

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Tracklist

Side A

  1. A1I Feel Like A Wog
  2. A2Bitching
  3. A3Dead Ringer
  4. A4Dagenham Dave
  5. A5Bring On The Nubiles
  6. A6Something Better Change

Side B

  1. B1No More Heroes
  2. B2Peasant In The Big Shitty
  3. B3Burning Up Time
  4. B4English Towns
  5. B5School Mam

Sound DNA

  • Punk
  • Punk Rock
  • raw
  • sarcastic
  • punky

Credits

The people behind it.

Performers

  • Dave GreenfieldBAND, KEYBOARDS, VOCALS KEYBOARDS, BACKING VOCALS KEYBOARDS, LEAD VOCALS
  • Hugh CornwellBAND, GUITAR, VOCALS GUITAR , VOCALS GUITAR, VOCALS
  • J.J. BurnelBAND, BASS, VOCALS BASS GUITAR, VOCALS BASS, BACKING VOCALS
  • Jet BlackBAND, DRUMS, PERCUSSION DRUMS, PERCUSSION

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