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by jonimac
27 Mar 2024, 12:55
Forum: The Stranglers MKV (2021-)
Topic: RAH
Replies: 28
Views: 835

Re: RAH

Great setlist and expert playing - I was in the “cheap seats” (gallery standing actually) and had a Birds Eye view of Toby’s keyboard playing in particular. However! It was the culmination of the 50th anniversary tour, at the Royal Albert Hall. Japanese drums aside, there was little to mark the occa...
by jonimac
09 Mar 2024, 11:53
Forum: The Stranglers MKV (2021-)
Topic: Glasgow SEC ARMADILLO Stage Times
Replies: 20
Views: 1219

Re: Glasgow SEC ARMADILLO Stage Times

On the SEC ARMADILLO website Fri 08 MAR 2024 Doors: 6.30pm 2000 Event starts (No support act) 2300 Curfew *Event timings issued are a guideline only and may be earlier or later than originally publish https://www.sec.co.uk/events/detail/the-stranglers Unusual to finish with Curfew. I’ll get me coat...
by jonimac
14 Jan 2024, 16:43
Forum: The Stranglers MKV (2021-)
Topic: Strangler in the light
Replies: 583
Views: 704650

Re: Strangler in the light

In the book JJ explains that he was quite depressed after Hugh left and let them essentially take the reins. He has nothing but criticism for John Ellis, backed up with some nonsense stories that left me wondering “”is that it?”. As for Paul, he is quite fond of him, but critical of his ability to r...
by jonimac
14 Jan 2024, 15:50
Forum: The Stranglers MKV (2021-)
Topic: Strangler in the light
Replies: 583
Views: 704650

Re: Strangler in the light

The more I read of this book, the more I can understand exactly why Hugh left. JJ is a total contradiction, unpredictable and constantly reaches for some bullsh** , faux intellectual reason to justify what were many examples of selfish, self sabotaging behaviour. While I think anyone will really enj...
by jonimac
07 Jan 2024, 11:22
Forum: The Stranglers MKV (2021-)
Topic: Strangler in the light
Replies: 583
Views: 704650

Re: Strangler in the light

JJ hasn't done anything wrong though with keeping the band going. Hugh left and Jet and Dave have sadly passed so he has just pulled in necessary replacements. I'm grateful he has kept the band going. I have also really enjoyed Hugh's solo career. That’s not my point. The point is the lack of sheer...
by jonimac
07 Jan 2024, 00:52
Forum: The Stranglers MKV (2021-)
Topic: Strangler in the light
Replies: 583
Views: 704650

Re: Strangler in the light

Yeah , perfect gent. Like suggesting he had Hugh’s girlfriend on the Australian tour. Real classy. And his comments about HC are petty and childish, while failing to understand that he makes a living in a band with one original member, using lots of HC originated material, but they sound authentic, ...
by jonimac
07 Jan 2024, 00:45
Forum: General Other stuff
Topic: Comedians
Replies: 6
Views: 24917

Re: Comedians

Stewart Lee.
It just doesn’t get any better than that
by jonimac
05 Nov 2023, 16:08
Forum: Other Bands
Topic: Now and Then..... release day.
Replies: 36
Views: 45492

Re: Now and Then..... release day.

Paul actually did the George-like slide solo.
George contributes an acoustic guitar part from 1994.

Got to say I’m not a fan of the video at all.
by jonimac
05 Nov 2023, 13:36
Forum: Other Bands
Topic: Now and Then..... release day.
Replies: 36
Views: 45492

Re: Now and Then..... release day.

I think I prefer this version

https://youtu.be/2tSefoJDKsU?si=OhH3Z_dC8GlPbyNx

A very accomplished cover that Ron Nasty would be proud of !
by jonimac
23 Oct 2023, 09:32
Forum: Other Bands
Topic: XTC
Replies: 109
Views: 128218

Re: XTC

Personally I like what SW has done. The original (which I bought day of issue in its original round cover ) is too harsh for my ears, and although it contains many great songs, I’ve never regarded it as a classic until now. The Linn drum seemed to smash the subtlety out of it. I remember at the time...
by jonimac
22 Oct 2023, 14:17
Forum: Other Bands
Topic: Pink Floyd the great divider for Stranglers fans
Replies: 18
Views: 14446

Re: Pink Floyd the great divider for Stranglers fans

Only heard a couple of tracks so far.
Sounds a bit grim if I’m honest but I do need to listen to it all
by jonimac
22 Oct 2023, 11:05
Forum: Other Bands
Topic: Pink Floyd the great divider for Stranglers fans
Replies: 18
Views: 14446

Re: Pink Floyd the great divider for Stranglers fans

Got the new 5.1 of the Dark Side Of The Moon. A total joy to listen to tracks that I thought I knew so well. Leaving side the usual novelty of surround sound, the instruments sounds so clear and warm, particularly Gilmour’s guitar, and the low sub of Wright’s keyboards. Even a track like Money, whic...