Original video located here. Accessed 8th August 2014
Song title: Skin Deep
Artist: The Stranglers
Year: 1984
Why I like this song:
Lately I've been listening to the Stranglers.
This band has an unusual legacy: They were a punk band who utilised keyboards and had experience on their side. They were a bunch of trend-chasers. They could write some snappy pop songs. They managed to garner respect from audiences and fellow artists alike.
And I'm in the camp that says they could produce some great songs. Indeed, I would argue that the further they got from their punk roots, the more interesting they became. And this song is a solid example of such a notion. Superb use of the synths and a great build of atmospherics
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