The Stranglers - Skin Deep The Collection

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Review by Anthony Carollo

Skin Deep The Collection by The Stranglers: A Wild Ride Through Rock & Roll Chaos Alright, let’s cut the crap and dive straight into Skin Deep The Collection by The Stranglers. Released in 2013 under Music Club Deluxe, this UK-born monster of a compilation is basically a chaotic love letter to anyone who digs Pop/Rock with some serious teeth. It's messy, it’s loud, and yeah—it’s got more remixes than a drunk DJ at a house party. But damn if it doesn’t hit hard. First off, you can’t talk about this album without mentioning “Always The Sun.” Holy hell, this track just sticks to your brain like gum on a hot sidewalk. Whether it’s the original or that “Sunny Side Up Mix” they shoved in there twice (seriously, guys?), it’s one of those songs that feels both nostalgic and fresh. The melody punches you right in the gut while Hugh Cornwell’s vocals swagger around like they own the place—which, honestly, they kinda do. You’ll catch yourself humming it hours later, whether you want to or not. And yeah, maybe throwing multiple versions of the same song on an album is lazy, but when it’s THIS good? Screw it, I’m not complaining. Then there’s “Golden Brown (Live)”, which slaps harder live than most bands’ studio work ever could. If you thought the recorded version was sharp, wait till you hear this beast roar. It’s raw, edgy, and dripping with attitude—like someone took the original and gave it a shot of adrenaline. Dave Greenfield’s keyboard work here is nothing short of hypnotic; it pulls you in like quicksand. By the time the guitar kicks back in, you’re already hooked, fist-pumping like an idiot in your car. Now look, I ain’t gonna lie—the tracklist is all over the map. There are repeats, random remixes, and even some live cuts thrown in for no apparent reason other than “why not?” But somehow, it works. Maybe because The Stranglers have always been the kind of band that thrives in chaos. They don’t follow rules, and neither does this collection. Sure, it’s a bit sloppy, but so what? Perfection’s boring anyway. Here’s the kicker though: listening to Skin Deep The Collection made me realize something weird. This isn’t just a “best of” grab bag—it’s almost like a middle finger to modern music trends. In 2013, everyone else was chasing EDM drops and auto-tuned nonsense, and these dudes were out here reminding us what real rock sounds like. Unpolished, unapologetic, and unforgettable. So yeah, if you’re looking for background noise, skip this. But if you wanna crank up the volume and feel something raw and untamed, go grab this album. Just don’t blame me when your neighbors start banging on the walls.

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Artist: The Stranglers
Album: Skin Deep The Collection
Rating: 4.0

Table of Contents

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Here And There
Achilles Heel
Sweet Smell Of Success
Savage Breast
(The Strange Circumstances Which Lead To) Vladimir And Olga
Dry Day
No Mercy
¡Viva Vlad! [Sunny Side Up Mix]
Motorbike (Sunny Side Up Mix)
96 Tears
Since You Went Away
Burnham Beeches
Hit Man
Always The Sun (Sunny Side Up Mix)
Paradise
Normal Normal
All Day and All of The Night
Instead Of This
Sweet Smell of Success
Golden Brown [Live]
Savage Beast
Nice In Nice
Big in America
Shakin' Like A Leaf
Instead of This
Always The Sun
Let Me Down Easy
¡Viva Vlad! (Sunny Side Up Mix)
All Day And All Of The Night
Norman Normal
Always the Sun
Golden Brown (Live)
Skin Deep
Nice in Nice
Always The Sun [Sunny Side Up Mix]
Shakin' Like a Leaf
Here and There
Motorbike [Sunny Side Up Mix]
Pawsher
Hitman
European Female
In One Door
(The Strange Circumstances Lead To) Vladimir and Olga
Big In America
Midnight Summer Dream

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Catalog Numbers

MCDLX189

Labels

Music Club Deluxe

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Formats

  • 2 × CD
  • Compilation

Companies

RoleCompany
Phonographic Copyright (p)Demon Music Group
Copyright (c)Demon Music Group
Licensed FromSony Music Entertainment UK Limited

Notes

  • Comes in cardboard slipcase.
  • Several errors in the tracklist:
  • 1-2 is "Savage Breast"
  • 1-4 is "(The Strange Circumstances Which Lead To) Vladimir And Olga (Requesting Rehabilitation In A Siberian Health Resort Of Stress In Furthering The People's Policies)"
  • 2-9 is "¡Viva Vlad!"
  • 2-13 is "Motorbike"

Barcodes

  • Barcode (Scanned): 5014797671898
  • Barcode (Printed): 5 014797 671898
  • Label Code: LC 13235
  • Matrix / Runout (CD1): MCDLX189/A *067788
  • Matrix / Runout (CD2): MCDLX189/A *067796
  • Mastering SID Code (CD1 and CD2): IFPI LD11
  • Mould SID Code (CD1 and CD2): IFPI 5Q75

About The Stranglers

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English rock band (New Wave, Punk, Rock), formed as the Guildford Stranglers on 11 September 1974 in Guildford, Surrey, UK. Originally comprised of (vocals, guitar), (bass, vocals), Brian Duffy aka (drums) and (keys); Wärmling left the band when he moved back to Sweden in 1975 and was replaced with . The Stranglers' early sound was driven by Burnel's melodic bass, but also gave prominence to Greenfield's keyboards. Their early music was also characterised by the growling vocals and sometimes misanthropic lyrics of both Burnel and Cornwell. Briefly, in 1977, the band would be billed as the Mutations, where they would be fronted by vocalist . This only lasted one single; by the time the second single had released, only Burnel was still in the Mutations, featuring only on the A-side. Cornwell left in 1990 to pursue a solo career, being replaced by Paul Roberts on vocals and John Ellis on guitar. During live gigs in this era, Roberts sung tracks traditionally performed by Burnel. Ellis left the band in 2000, passing the reigns to guitarist ; when Roberts left the group in 2006 over disagreements during the recording of Suite XVI, Warne was promoted to lead vocalist also, rerecording the tracks already recorded by Roberts alongside Burnel. Jet Black started experiencing health issues in 2007 that caused him to miss gigs; technician Ian Barnard played in such instances. Black's live role was lessened in the 2013 tour, with playing the first halves of UK gigs and solely playing US gigs. Black played no gigs following March 2015, officially retiring in 2018; Macaulay's role as Black's replacement was officiated in 2016. After contracting COVID-19 in hospital, Dave Greenfield died on the 3rd of May 2020. Following the release of Dark Matters, became the band's new keyboardist for their final full tour in 2021-2022. Jet Black died in December 2022.

Name Vars

  • Stanglers
  • Strangers
  • Stranglers
  • Stranglers IV
  • Strangles
  • The Sranglers
  • The Stranglers And Friends
  • The Stranglers IV
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Members

  • Hugh Cornwell
  • J.J. Burnel
  • Dave Greenfield
  • John Ellis
  • Toby Hounsham
  • Baz Warne
  • Brian Duffy
  • Paul Roberts
  • Hans Wärmling
  • Jim Macaulay

Interesting fact about Album

Did you know? The Stranglers' album *Skin Deep The Collection*, released in 2013, is like a treasure chest for rock fans. It’s packed with tracks that span their iconic career, blending genres like Pop/Rock and styles such as Rock & Roll. One standout detail? The album includes multiple versions of fan favorites like *Always The Sun* and *Motorbike*, giving listeners a fresh take on classic tunes. And with tracks like *Golden Brown (Live)* and remixes like *¡Viva Vlad! (Sunny Side Up Mix)*, it’s clear this UK band knows how to keep things exciting even decades into their journey.