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by Bogenbroom
08 Nov 2023, 09:41
Forum: The Stranglers MKV (2021-)
Topic: Strangler in the light
Replies: 583
Views: 708941

Re: Strangler in the light

Agree. Baz leans into it, so it all ends up a bit one note. The thing is, Baz has a thoughtful side to him - the best things he’s written for the band, I would say, are songs like Dutch Moon, Bless You and My Fickle Resolve. Also think Shah’s summary is pretty much bang on. Hugh was replaceable, bec...
by Bogenbroom
25 Oct 2023, 13:18
Forum: The Stranglers MKV (2021-)
Topic: Strangler in the light
Replies: 583
Views: 708941

Re: Strangler in the light

I think JJ comes across worst out of the pair of them in the book and that's using JJ's account! :lol: - The only thing I thought JJ was in the right on was JE alleged money grabbing antics but then we all need to earn money right. Let's be honest the upcoming 50th nostalgia tour with JJ as the ori...
by Bogenbroom
25 Oct 2023, 08:32
Forum: The Stranglers MKV (2021-)
Topic: Strangler in the light
Replies: 583
Views: 708941

Re: Strangler in the light

Also just finished it and found it a really interesting read. I feel like I know JJ a lot better as a result. Yes, many of the stories have been trotted out before but given the chance to expand on things and be a bit more reflective, rather than just filling the usual promotional puff pieces, I was...
by Bogenbroom
15 May 2023, 18:02
Forum: Contact Fans/Arrange Pre-gig piss-ups etc.
Topic: So!..who is going where on the 2024 mini tour?
Replies: 95
Views: 33400

Re: So!..who is going where on the 2024 mini tour?

Tenuous at best. Theres the 02s and some usual haunts in there Jim Sent from my Pixel 6 using Tapatalk Sorry - sarcasm doesn’t always translate very well! To be fair there are a couple of bigger ones - Bristol Beacon is a bit bigger than the O2 round the corner, although it’s an all-seated venue. H...
by Bogenbroom
15 May 2023, 17:40
Forum: Contact Fans/Arrange Pre-gig piss-ups etc.
Topic: So!..who is going where on the 2024 mini tour?
Replies: 95
Views: 33400

Re: So!..who is going where on the 2024 mini tour?

No more big tours (of medium sized venues). This is a medium sized tour (of bigger venues). Completely different. Do you see? Tenuous at best. Theres the 02s and some usual haunts in there Jim Sent from my Pixel 6 using Tapatalk Sorry - sarcasm doesn’t always translate very well! To be fair there a...
by Bogenbroom
15 May 2023, 17:27
Forum: Contact Fans/Arrange Pre-gig piss-ups etc.
Topic: So!..who is going where on the 2024 mini tour?
Replies: 95
Views: 33400

Re: So!..who is going where on the 2024 mini tour?

No more big tours (of medium sized venues). This is a medium sized tour (of bigger venues). Completely different. Do you see?
by Bogenbroom
24 Sep 2022, 05:51
Forum: The Stranglers MKV (2021-)
Topic: Euro Tour - *SET LIST SPOILER*
Replies: 51
Views: 5025

Re: Euro Tour - *SET LIST SPOILER*

I remember an interview with JE where he said he was on a wage (‘a pathetic wage’ I think he said), so if that was the case then I can definitely believe that the percentage Hugh made from gigs they played in the 90s could have been higher. JE was never a director of the various companies either - d...
by Bogenbroom
08 Mar 2022, 21:57
Forum: The Stranglers MKV (2021-)
Topic: Jim Mac changing the bass drum parts on old songs
Replies: 141
Views: 12900

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

It only makes my playlist when I hit shuffle to be fair. Then it turns into a skip. Jim "The Last Men on the Moon" is not a shuffle. Ah, that’s a shame Jim. I got the impression you liked some of Dark Matters but you seem less positive about it now. I think Last Men on the Moon is one of ...
by Bogenbroom
20 Feb 2022, 19:50
Forum: The Stranglers MKV (2021-)
Topic: Birmingham
Replies: 55
Views: 8077

Re: Birmingham

I don’t really want to get into this too much as, in the end, I had a good night out and enjoyed the gig. Either the Stranglers can only be defined as Black/ Burnell/ Cornwell/ Greenfield, in which case it all ended in 1990 and the last 32 years have been various degrees of tribute act (there’s an a...
by Bogenbroom
20 Feb 2022, 01:01
Forum: The Stranglers MKV (2021-)
Topic: Birmingham
Replies: 55
Views: 8077

Re: Birmingham

That was superb. We all know the setlist, so no surprises as such, but it was well put together. Don’t Bring Harry was nicely done, the selection of 77-79 stuff was all the songs the crowd wanted to hear plus a couple of slightly deeper cuts (ok, not that deep, but not played for a while). Most of t...
by Bogenbroom
19 Feb 2022, 14:18
Forum: The Stranglers MKV (2021-)
Topic: Birmingham
Replies: 55
Views: 8077

Birmingham

Gig tonight, first time I’ll have seen the band since 2016, and - most likely - the last time too. Going to be a bittersweet night I think but I’m looking forward to hearing the new songs live, a couple of old ones I haven’t heard quite as often as the others, and a chance to say goodbye. Hope it’s ...
by Bogenbroom
27 Jan 2022, 15:29
Forum: The Stranglers MKV (2021-)
Topic: Tour Start Tonight enjoy at Sunny Lincoln.
Replies: 214
Views: 2628668

Re: Tour Start Tonight enjoy at Sunny Lincoln.

No surprises that they were gonna do a Greatest Hits set but it would be nice if they'd include some new old MKI stuff if you know what I mean. Jim Yes, I was hoping for a couple of rarities. It’s not a bad setlist if 77-79 and the new album are what you want - lots on here and in the real world wi...