The Raven is the fourth studio album by English new wave band the Stranglers, released on 21 September 1979, through record label United Artists.

The first two songs, much of the artwork (the band is shown standing on the prow of a Viking longship on the back cover) and the album title refer to Norse mythology.

No lead or rhythm guitars feature on the track, whose lyrics were written by Cornwell about his experiences in the United States.

Another limited edition had to be created when the band was forced to remove an image of Joh Bjelke-Petersen from the inner sleeve artwork.

[12] All tracks are written by the StranglersSelf-released by the Stranglers, The Raven received a deluxe vinyl reissue in 2016, limited to 1500 numbered copies.