The Stranglers - Giants (2012)
Tracklist front / back album covers
1. "Another Camden Afternoon" 4:05
2. "Freedom Is Insane" 6:20
3. "Giants" 3:44
4. "Lowlands" 3:16
5. "Boom Boom" 3:24
6. "My Fickle Resolve" 5:34
7. "Time Was Once on My Side" 3:33
8. "Mercury Rising" 3:39
9. "Adios (Tango)" 4:41
10. "15 Steps" 4:58
Giants is the seventeenth studio album by English rock band The Stranglers and continues the band's return as a four-piece after the departure of Paul Roberts. Lead vocals are shared between guitarist Baz Warne and bassist Jean-Jacques Burnel. The album was released on 5 March 2012 and was supported by an extensive UK tour by the band.
The album continues the shift to a more recognisable sound seen in the previous album, Suite XVI, but also builds on a sound much more akin to the band's 70s era.
The album was released in the formats of digital download, CD and vinyl with the a deluxe edition of the CD being released with an additional live acoustic disc for the same price. In an interview, Burnel stated that the album has few overdubs so that they can play all the songs live without using any 'trickery', he also stated that 'Time Was Once on My Side' is a single of sorts, continuing to question what makes a single in 2012.
