Rattus Norvegicus (album)
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Rattus Norvegicus is the first album by new wave/British punk group The Stranglers, released in 1977 (see 1977 in music). The band's name was printed as "The Stranglers IV" on the sleeve. It was one of the highest-selling albums of the punk era in Britain.
It was produced in one week by Martin Rushent, and was basically a snapshot of the band's live set at the time.
The original vinyl release included a free 7" single, containing "Peasant in the Big Shitty (live)" and "Choosie Susie". Two singles were taken from the album: "Grip" (which failed to become a major hit due to an error in the chart compilation at the time #redirect ), and "Peaches" (released as a double A-side with the non-album track "Go Buddy Go"), which gave the band their first major hit single. A remastered version of the album was reissued on CD in 2001, including these three additional tracks.
Track listing
- "Sometimes"†
- "Goodbye Toulouse"†
- "London Lady"‡
- "Princess Of The Streets"‡
- "Hanging Around"†
- "Peaches"†
- "(Get A) Grip (On Yourself)"†
- "Ugly"‡
- "Down In The Sewer: a.Falling b.Down In The Sewer c.Trying To Get Out Again d.Rat's Rally"†
- "Choosey Susie"‡ (CD bonus track)
- "Go Buddy Go"‡ (CD bonus track)
- "Peasant In The Big Shitty" (Live)§ (CD bonus track)
Personnel
- Hugh Cornwell: guitars, lead† and backing vocals
- JJ Burnel: bass guitar, lead‡ and backing vocals
- Dave Greenfield: keyboards (Hammond L100 Organ, Hohner Cembalet electric piano, Minimoog synthesizer), lead§ & backing vocals
- Jet Black: drums
- Eric Clarke: guest saxophone on "Grip"
- Martin Rushent: producer
- Alan Winstanley: engineering
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