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by StanInBlack
14 Mar 2024, 00:49
Forum: The Stranglers MKV (2021-)
Topic: 50th Anniversary Setlist?
Replies: 856
Views: 865469

Re: 50th Anniversary Setlist?

I'd be well up for JJ doing something weird and arty as a solo project, maybe another concept piece like Euroman Cometh or The Gospel According to the Meninblack (even though The Gospel was Hugh's concept, it says so on the sleeve) I'd love to see him collaborate with other musicians, stretch his wi...
by StanInBlack
14 Mar 2024, 00:13
Forum: The Stranglers MKV (2021-)
Topic: 50th Anniversary Setlist?
Replies: 856
Views: 865469

Re: 50th Anniversary Setlist?

I think the fact that you label JJ as "a bassist who occasionally wrote and sang" is revealing. I'm unsure which part you think is incorrect. Is JJ a bassist? Yes. Did he occasionally write? Yes. Did he occasionally sing? Also yes. Anyway, enough. Objectively, you troll this board. Again,...
by StanInBlack
13 Mar 2024, 20:46
Forum: The Stranglers MKV (2021-)
Topic: 50th Anniversary Setlist?
Replies: 856
Views: 865469

Re: 50th Anniversary Setlist?

Stan, Newcastle tomorrow. Practically on your doorstep. Get those docs polished and get down there! It goes without saying that I won't be there. Can't be bothered. Stan, even though I agree that a very important part of a band is the music they produce, I don't believe that a band should be judged...
by StanInBlack
13 Mar 2024, 18:35
Forum: The Stranglers MKV (2021-)
Topic: 50th Anniversary Setlist?
Replies: 856
Views: 865469

Re: 50th Anniversary Setlist?

The stranglers have evolved, but from four who have equal influence, to eventually JJ and three people who have varying levels of influence. Yup. Black/Burnel/Cornwell/Greenfield were all in the same boat (with Hugh being the primary creative force songwriting-wise and JJ being the secondary creati...
by StanInBlack
13 Mar 2024, 18:29
Forum: The Stranglers MKV (2021-)
Topic: 50th Anniversary Setlist?
Replies: 856
Views: 865469

Re: 50th Anniversary Setlist?

jetblacksdad wrote: 13 Mar 2024, 18:00 I still think of the football analogy when this nonsemse comes up.

People feverishly support the same team which changes all the time yet can't accept when a band does.
Because football teams don't function the same way that a band does. It's like comparing driving a forklift to figure skating.
by StanInBlack
13 Mar 2024, 18:20
Forum: The Stranglers MKV (2021-)
Topic: 50th Anniversary Setlist?
Replies: 856
Views: 865469

Re: 50th Anniversary Setlist?

How ironic that, as a mod, he can’t recognise his own trolling. I understand the definition of "trolling" perfectly well. Hint: it's not supposed to mean someone expressing an opinion that's counter to yours. This idea that it’s somehow “JJ and Friends” is just blatant nonsense. Is it? Ju...
by StanInBlack
12 Mar 2024, 23:22
Forum: The Stranglers MKV (2021-)
Topic: 50th Anniversary Setlist?
Replies: 856
Views: 865469

Re: 50th Anniversary Setlist?

There's nothing new to add,nothing different.It's been JJ only for almost four years now and no Jet or Hugh for even longer.Not like it's a shock or surprise.It is what it is,like it or not.I don't quite like it myself but nobody is arsed,nor should they be. Yes..... nobody being arsed who is in th...
by StanInBlack
12 Mar 2024, 17:13
Forum: The Stranglers MKV (2021-)
Topic: 50th Anniversary Setlist?
Replies: 856
Views: 865469

Re: 50th Anniversary Setlist?

Josh wrote: 12 Mar 2024, 16:56
StanInBlack wrote: 12 Mar 2024, 16:39
oliverj1999 wrote: 12 Mar 2024, 16:15 So much negativity on here, your supposed to be fans not haters.
Being a fan of something doesn't mean you have to accept everything that they do, though.
You don't have to reject everything they do, though.
I don't? :lol:
by StanInBlack
12 Mar 2024, 16:39
Forum: The Stranglers MKV (2021-)
Topic: 50th Anniversary Setlist?
Replies: 856
Views: 865469

Re: 50th Anniversary Setlist?

oliverj1999 wrote: 12 Mar 2024, 16:15 So much negativity on here, your supposed to be fans not haters.
Being a fan of something doesn't mean you have to accept everything that they do, though. Also, many people here seem to be forgetting how much shit PR got thrown his way back in the day. None of it by me, might I add.
by StanInBlack
12 Mar 2024, 16:11
Forum: The Stranglers MKV (2021-)
Topic: 50th Anniversary Setlist?
Replies: 856
Views: 865469

Re: 50th Anniversary Setlist?

That montage of “The Stranglers”? The Stranglers. No inverted commas necessary. if that’s the incarnation of the band you enjoy, just go and listen to their first nine albums, or even 10 if you can bear it. If you prefer Hugh’s stuff now – good for you: lap it up. This is what I do anyway? Ignore t...
by StanInBlack
12 Mar 2024, 15:58
Forum: The Stranglers MKV (2021-)
Topic: 50th Anniversary Setlist?
Replies: 856
Views: 865469

Re: 50th Anniversary Setlist?

The big question that has yet to be answered is has Stan ever seen the band or indeed Hugh live? Yes. It's totally irrelevant, though. Whether or not I've seen 1 gig or 10 gigs or 100 gigs or even 0 gigs doesn't change anything. It's a totally moot point. Besides, most people judge an artist on the...
by StanInBlack
11 Mar 2024, 16:12
Forum: The Stranglers MKV (2021-)
Topic: 50th Anniversary Setlist?
Replies: 856
Views: 865469

Re: 50th Anniversary Setlist?

Palais23 wrote: 11 Mar 2024, 16:08 Still a very good album though?
I'd rate it higher than Dark Matters or Giants, although I can't remember the last time I listened to it.