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- 02 Apr 2024, 20:02
- Forum: The Stranglers MKV (2021-)
- Topic: Would you see The Stranglers without JJ?
- Replies: 190
- Views: 5727
Re: Would you see The Stranglers without JJ?
No chance. Much rather see Straighten Out. Tbh, after the current tour, I don't think I will be topping up JJ's pension again, just so he can play Yardbird songs in some barn in France with a bloke I've never heard of. Cos that's essentially how it seems to me now Harrington Jackets, gold vinyl, the...
- 28 Mar 2024, 20:45
- Forum: The Stranglers MKV (2021-)
- Topic: RAH
- Replies: 69
- Views: 2704
Re: RAH
Actually La Folie tour i think it was regarding the white sheet ghosts dancing not the Meninblack tour There was actually two parts to this. It was the La Folie tour They were called Mr _______ 20th century popular motets, an actual bar shop style quintet! Magnificent audience participation at the ...
- 27 Mar 2024, 12:55
- Forum: The Stranglers MKV (2021-)
- Topic: RAH
- Replies: 69
- Views: 2704
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...
- 09 Mar 2024, 11:53
- Forum: The Stranglers MKV (2021-)
- Topic: Glasgow SEC ARMADILLO Stage Times
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1257
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...
- 14 Jan 2024, 16:43
- Forum: The Stranglers MKV (2021-)
- Topic: Strangler in the light
- Replies: 583
- Views: 774725
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...
- 14 Jan 2024, 15:50
- Forum: The Stranglers MKV (2021-)
- Topic: Strangler in the light
- Replies: 583
- Views: 774725
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...
- 07 Jan 2024, 11:22
- Forum: The Stranglers MKV (2021-)
- Topic: Strangler in the light
- Replies: 583
- Views: 774725
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...
- 07 Jan 2024, 00:52
- Forum: The Stranglers MKV (2021-)
- Topic: Strangler in the light
- Replies: 583
- Views: 774725
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, ...
- 07 Jan 2024, 00:45
- Forum: General Other stuff
- Topic: Comedians
- Replies: 6
- Views: 28166
Re: Comedians
Stewart Lee.
It just doesn’t get any better than that
It just doesn’t get any better than that
- 05 Nov 2023, 16:08
- Forum: Other Bands
- Topic: Now and Then..... release day.
- Replies: 36
- Views: 53054
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.
George contributes an acoustic guitar part from 1994.
Got to say I’m not a fan of the video at all.
- 05 Nov 2023, 13:36
- Forum: Other Bands
- Topic: Now and Then..... release day.
- Replies: 36
- Views: 53054
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 !
https://youtu.be/2tSefoJDKsU?si=OhH3Z_dC8GlPbyNx
A very accomplished cover that Ron Nasty would be proud of !
- 23 Oct 2023, 09:32
- Forum: Other Bands
- Topic: XTC
- Replies: 109
- Views: 144281
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...