The Stranglers - White Stallion (R̶a̶t̶ Track Chat)

Welcome to the first of our new R̶a̶t̶ Track Chat, where we get a sneaky listen and behind the scenes insight from JJ, Baz and producer Louie Nicastro on tracks from the new album Dark Matters, this time White Stallion.

[wavertreetv]

This track sounds awesome - the strongest I have heard from the album so far. Can’t wait to hear the full song. Congrats to the band + Louie. Also, these little video snippets are a real treat for fans, so thank you!

[scutts]

I'm 58 and first saw the Stranglers in1978. Just how does a band that's been around for so long come up with a masterpiece like this? The whole album is a tribute to everything they've done before and I think this track is as good as any they've ever made. Long live the Meninblack.

[alhepburn]

Ive been listening to The Stranglers since the summer of 1978. This is top draw and Dave’s memory well served. Well done.

[tracybrown]

The stranglers I'm a granny at 55 yr old, and I still luv the., And so sad for the death of Dave Greenfield, but j.u burnell, has always been my FAV, brill band .xx

[andrewfield]

This is such a stunning song. Especially the chorus in the middle. And the lyrics are truly prophetic.

[philhitchings]

Really looking forward to blasting this out when it finally drops

Best news in a long time, can't wait.

[coltseavers]

THE STRANGLERS are awsome!!! R.I.P. Dave Greenfield. We are looking forwards for NEW MATERIAL 👍 Greetings from Germany 👊🇬🇧🇩🇪

[peterwyatt]

Mind blowing awesomeness , cant wait to hear it in full

[murphymary]

That bass line at the start, Freddy Laker on a White Stallion.

[DaveSmith-gpov]

Superb can't wait for the album 👍

[seawolf]

The stranglers get better and better and better and better this song sounds fkn amazing 😎

[Ruffdriver]

It’s very sad that Dave is gone he was the oil to your cogs, keep up the good work lads.

[henrybazian]

Fantastic 😁 sound. JJ sounds sublime on this track. The Stranglers are alive very much so.

[stephanvenner]

The "Nabucco"according to the Men in Black.This one really blew me away, the choir, the Orchestra and the Disco Beat, great.

[politepunk]

I need to hear this properly!! Will have to wait until September 🖤 Tear in my eye to hear this was Dave's last recorded work 😥 Still very much mised 💔

[coltseavers]

And by the way dear JJ, i hope you still ride your BIKE, TRIUMPH RULES!🇬🇧🛵👍😎🏁🎸

[unclebarbar]

This is a great track - yes truly epic - I love the operatic in it and the way it builds. Think it should have been the last song on the album. It's almost Bohemian Rhapsody-esque in places. Fabulous album - my fave Stranglers since The Raven!

[TMATOPLANT]

Great song. Only criticism would be that it should have been the album closer.

[jammygitt]

The Stranglers are the ONLY band that is still relevant today after 50 years. Jeff Beck was the only other artist that kept reinventing his sound and improving technically and musically and remained seminal and relevant. ALL the others became so bad and hackneyed that if they were auditioning for the first time today they would not even get the contract. Big Up JJ, Bad and the other Stranglers. RIP Dave and Jet!