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by Palais81
24 Apr 2022, 13:54
Forum: Other Bands
Topic: Wet Leg
Replies: 2
Views: 1113

Re: Wet Leg

My daughter saw them in Manchester a few days ago in only a 700 person venue. She said that only her friends were dancing. Otherwise a lot of leery old timers in the audience!
by Palais81
21 Apr 2022, 21:10
Forum: Other Bands
Topic: 10 More Songs About Roses
Replies: 18
Views: 7211

Re: 10 More Songs About Roses

Would Hugh's new song get into the above top 10? Hybrid T, Climber or Rambling, the choice is yours... I don’t know all of them , but 1, 4 and 8 definitely prefer them to Hugh’s Rose offering, and would also rate my 10 Rosie’s numbers above it, I unfortunately don’t really like Hugh’s Red Rose very...
by Palais81
20 Apr 2022, 22:01
Forum: Other Bands
Topic: 10 More Songs About Roses
Replies: 18
Views: 7211

10 More Songs About Roses

In celebration of Hugh's new songs, compare and contrast with these 10 Rose crackers (or even Cracklin Roses): 1. New Rose - The Damned 2. Rouge Rose - Daniel Darc 3. Ramblin Rose - MC5 4. Whole Lotta Rosie - AC/DC 5. Rosie's Presence - Masters of Reality 6. Last Living Rose - P J Harvey 7. Yankee R...
by Palais81
12 Apr 2022, 21:21
Forum: Other Bands
Topic: RIP Chris Bailey
Replies: 3
Views: 1138

Re: RIP Chris Bailey

Even though I said I wasn't posting anymore, I had to return to say what a sad loss, another great goes, all the best seem to be passing. Rip. Lt Kudu. Yes it is sad news. The first 2 Saints albums are excellent (I'm lucky enough to have them on vinyl). Their is a fantastic version of Demolition Gi...
by Palais81
08 Apr 2022, 21:51
Forum: Other Bands
Topic: New Shades of Plato album
Replies: 4
Views: 1400

Re: New Shades of Plato album

Folk here have been previously very kind and taken time to listen to our music, and even sometimes bought it and come to see us play! Your support and comments are always very appreciated. After a long hiatus we are at last back with our second album Malware, due for release in March We have been t...
by Palais81
08 Apr 2022, 16:13
Forum: The Stranglers MKV (2021-)
Topic: Baz Warne playing Stockton-on-Tees 14th January 2023
Replies: 70
Views: 10258

Re: Baz Warne playing Stockton-on-Tees 14th January 2023

You try not gurning when singing Nelly the Elephant!
by Palais81
30 Mar 2022, 21:33
Forum: The Stranglers MKV (2021-)
Topic: New Rat Chat out
Replies: 117
Views: 20365

Re: New Rat Chat out

I was lucky to see mk1 live on many occasions That can never come back The current line up are doing brilliantly and DM is a fine album To see the maestro on bass is worth the entrance fee alone Yes, to see and hear JJ on this tour was worth the ticket price alone. Especially with the bass so clear...
by Palais81
16 Mar 2022, 17:56
Forum: The Stranglers MKV (2021-)
Topic: Ground control Paris
Replies: 122
Views: 12740

Re: Ground control Paris

That's superb. Many thanks.
by Palais81
14 Mar 2022, 22:36
Forum: Other Bands
Topic: The Clash vs The Stranglers
Replies: 84
Views: 10370

The Clash vs The Stranglers

You know how Google throws up articles for you? I received one a couple of days ago which referred to Martin Scorsese's best punk song ever. Janie Jones by the Clash. No surprise there then from the idolised by critics, The Clash (especially stateside). Well I am a bit tired of hearing that they wer...
by Palais81
11 Mar 2022, 14:18
Forum: The Stranglers MKV (2021-)
Topic: Jim Mac changing the bass drum parts on old songs
Replies: 141
Views: 12892

Re: Jim Mac changing the bass drum parts on old songs

They could where shades, baggy shorts,a short sleeved palm tree shirt and flip flops oh yeah and not forgetting that suntan bottle of lotion for that peeling skin and can still call himself a strangler member by name in my book if he can still keep playing the way this current unit is for sure in m...
by Palais81
09 Mar 2022, 20:01
Forum: Other Bands
Topic: Who are you seeing (other than the stranglers) this year?
Replies: 49
Views: 11775

Re: Who are you seeing (other than the stranglers) this year?

New addition- John Otway is playing a free concert in St Albans this Sunday. He claims it will be his 4,990th show and is working up to playing his 5,000th at Shepherd’s Bush some time. Wanted to see him live for a while, but I can’t help thinking that once will be enough. I saw him play in a pub i...