IV - Rattus Norvegicus [+ 4 Bonustracks] (1977)

"Classic! The Stranglers overwhelm all opposition with this gem! If you don't buy this then you are a boring old fart. You're diseased! Everything about this is nigh on perfect. You do get Goodbye Toulouse with singing that puts Sacha Distel and the Beach Boys to shame... and the ever wonderful Peaches. A lot of bands that are really good live don't come across on a studio recording, but this doesn't happen to the Stranglers! That full sound is till there plus plus plus. But the best is reserved until last. First Ugly in which Jean's vocals are truly terrifying. All the way through the album Hugh's guitaring is so good it must have even suprised him! The final number, Down In The Sewer. This has been the highpoint of the set for a long time...and its equally good on record! You even get the sounds of the rat's teeth. Hugh's amazing wavering notes duet with Dave's sinister keyboards." (Punk77) Deze heruitgave bevat 4 bonustracks.