Strange Animal

Strange Animal
Studio album by
ReleasedFebruary 1985
Recorded1984
StudioStartling Studios; Ascot, Berkshire, England
GenreProgressive pop, synth pop
Length41:59
LabelColumbia (1984-2008)
Linus Entertainment (2008-Present)
ProducerDavid Tickle
Gowan chronology
Gowan
(1982)
Strange Animal
(1985)
Great Dirty World
(1987)
Singles from Strange Animal
  1. "A Criminal Mind"
    Released: 15 January 1985
  2. "(You're a) Strange Animal"
    Released: May 1985
  3. "Cosmetics"
  4. "Guerilla Soldier"
Return Of The Strange Animal Cover
Released 2010
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Strange Animal is the second studio album by Canadian musician Lawrence Gowan, released in 1985. Despite not having an American release, Strange Animal is considered to be Gowan's breakthrough release; the album would go on to reach No. 5 on the Canadian album charts and spawned the singles "(You're a) Strange Animal", "A Criminal Mind", "Cosmetics" and "Guerilla Soldier".