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The Story Behind: The Stranglers - Rattus Norvegicus, Ep 242
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- 1001 Album Complaints
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- Jan 12, 2026
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Summary
Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. The Stranglers started with a jazz drummer and an ice cream van, and somehow made it work such that they continued to tour for 50 years. The boys get together to discuss punk rock, pub rock, and leaving hotel rooms spic and span. Join us on Patreon to continue the conversation and access 55+ bonus shows! https://www.patreon.com/1001AlbumComplaints Join our Mailing List here: https://linktr.ee/1001albumcomplaints Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at [email protected] Listen to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3CT9O00XJPOxr9HdYHpPkD?si=bb3772c15eb44bd8 Listen to Rattus Norvegicus here: https://open.spotify.com/album/38lyLeszq1p2sck1lB53dq?si=IEqRPlgzT9eooW64QCoC8A Intro music: When the Walls Fell by The Beverly Crushers Outro music: After the Afterlife by MEGA Follow our Spotify Playlist of music produced directly by us. Listen and complain at home Follow us on instagram @thechopunlimited AND @1001AlbumComplaints We have 1001 Merch! Support us by buying some. US Merch Store UK Merch Store Next week's album: Nick Drake - Pink Moon See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .