: Tracks such as "Always the Sun," "Skin Deep," and "European Female" reflect their transition into more refined, melodic territory during their years with Epic and CBS.

: "Big Thing Coming" (from the 2004 Norfolk Coast album). Tracklist (2006 EMI/Sony Edition) No More Heroes Strange Little Girl Something Better Change European Female Golden Brown Big in America Nice 'N' Sleazy Let Me Down Easy Midnight Summer Dream (Get A) Grip (On Yourself) Walk on By Nice in Nice Big Thing Coming Hanging Around Always the Sun All Day & All of the Night

: "Skin Deep," "European Female," and "Big in America."

A bizarre, polka-tinged spoken-word piece about two Russian dancers. Cornwell delivers deadpan narration over Greenfield’s accordion-like synth. Completely uncommercial — which is why fans love it. Its first appearance on a “best of” was a statement of intent.

One of The Stranglers’ most venomous B-sides. A slow, menacing blues riff underpins Cornwell’s diatribe against groupies and music biz parasites. The organ solo by Dave Greenfield (RIP) sounds like a carnival gone wrong. Never on a mainstream compilation before 2006 — its inclusion was a shock.