La Folie

The Stranglers

La Folie

RELEASED: November 09, 1981
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
Track Listing
1. Non Stop 2:26 2. Everybody Loves You When You’re Dead 2:39 3. Tramp 3:03 4. Let Me Introduce You to the Family 3:06 5. Ain’t Nothin’ to It 4:00 6. The Man They Love to Hate 4:23 7. Pin Up 2:49 8. It Only Takes Two to Tango 3:39 9. Golden Brown 3:29 10. How to Find True Love and Happiness in the Present Day 3:08 11. La Folie 6:06
Historical Archive
La Folie is the fifth studio album by the British rock band The Stranglers, released in 1981. The album showcases a blend of punk rock, new wave, and pop influences, marked by its distinctive use of synthesizers and complex arrangements. It contains some of the band's most well-known tracks, including 'Golden Brown' and 'Midnight Summer Dream.' The album's sound reflects the evolution of the band during the early 1980s, shifting from their punk roots to a more eclectic and experimental approach. La Folie solidified The Stranglers' reputation as innovators within the post-punk movement and has been praised for its lyrical depth and musical diversity.