Album Aural Sculpture by The Stranglers Review
A massively underrated album by a band too quickly dismissed as relevant only to the '70s - fair enough, as the accompanying statement of intent (the title was meant to be descriptive) is pretentious rubbish. Yet there is a real majesty to some of these pop compositions, notably Burnel's devastating "North Winds". The hit single "Skin Deep" is excellent, if a little self-important. Other cuts, like the infectious "Uptown" and "Mad Hatter", reveal the eternally grim Stranglers to be in a playful mood. Not quite what everyone expected, but a great album nevertheless.Review by allmusic.com
