DARK MATTERS!!!!!

[Greatkudu]

Very tenuous thematically, but does Baz not sing something about a noose on My Fickle Resolve?

Maybe....only listened to it once - not a favourite.

Yes he does, something about a noose stand...

Wasn't there an idea at the time about them feeling that they'd been written off or even "strung up" by the media, or something along those lines?

I seem to remember shortly after another pic of them looking very happy / even laughing, as if to say "you tried to kill us but look at us now...", or something like that anyway...

Yes Sir exactly, it was strung up by the media symbolism, as JJ said he who laughs last laughs longest, despite all the PC press, the band are still there but obviously very sadly without Dave but as long as they produce good music im with them till the end, I'm a loyal soul. Lt Keys Kudu.

[8088]

This "us and them" mentality is a figment of JJ's mind - British music journalists (as much as that concept exists now) haven't cared for 30 years as the band that got up their noses back then ceased to exist in 1990.

It's all part and parcel of their 'brand' that stokes up nostalgia for their former glories but especially now that Dave's gone, it's time to embrace new potentials and develop gracefully.

[Ruby]

This "us and them" mentality is a figment of JJ's mind - British music journalists (as much as that concept exists now) haven't cared for 30 years as the band that got up their noses back then ceased to exist in 1990.

Agreed.It was over by the mid eighties nevermind 1990.The Stranglers have received as much good press as bad.Probably more.

[toilerinblack]

This "us and them" mentality is a figment of JJ's mind - British music journalists (as much as that concept exists now) haven't cared for 30 years as the band that got up their noses back then ceased to exist in 1990.

Agreed.It was over by the mid eighties nevermind 1990.The Stranglers have received as much good press as bad.Probably more.

yep, true enough point there.

[toilerinblack]

Roll on September!......After a 9 Year wait!....The Boys Are Back In Town!....With a new album!...Bring It On!

[Greatkudu]

Roll on September!......After a 9 Year wait!....The Boys Are Back In Town!....With a new album!...Bring It On!

Yes boys are back in town, Thin Lizzy song but I know what you mean, I'm so excited I could crush a grape, but i won't eat my hat. But seriously very excited about the album. Lt Keys Kudu.

[toilerinblack]

Roll on September!......After a 9 Year wait!....The Boys Are Back In Town!....With a new album!...Bring It On!

Yes boys are back in town, Thin Lizzy song but I know what you mean, I'm so excited I could crush a grape, but i won't eat my hat. But seriously very excited about the album. Lt Keys Kudu.

Blimey i could crush a grape.....very good! that takes me back,The Krankies hehehehe

[Greatkudu]

Roll on September!......After a 9 Year wait!....The Boys Are Back In Town!....With a new album!...Bring It On!

Yes boys are back in town, Thin Lizzy song but I know what you mean, I'm so excited I could crush a grape, but i won't eat my hat. But seriously very excited about the album. Lt Keys Kudu.

Blimey i could crush a grape.....very good! that takes me back,The Krankies hehehehe

Yes bring back the Krankies and Crackerjack Pencils, Hugh had an idea of what to do with them sorry for going off thread. Maybe we need a new thread about the Krankies? Or maybe not. Hartly Hare.

[toilerinblack]

Yes boys are back in town, Thin Lizzy song but I know what you mean, I'm so excited I could crush a grape, but i won't eat my hat. But seriously very excited about the album. Lt Keys Kudu.

Blimey i could crush a grape.....very good! that takes me back,The Krankies hehehehe

Yes bring back the Krankies and Crackerjack Pencils, Hugh had an idea of what to do with them sorry for going off thread. Maybe we need a new thread about the Krankies? Or maybe not. Hartly Hare.

Blimey we are going well off thread here but yeah its friday its five to five and its...Crackerjack! Ed Stewert,Hartley Hare lol Parsley the Lion,Hectors House,Mr Benn,Wacky Races,The Clangers,Thunderbirds... Bring Back the good old telly programmes,.I've got to stop now well off thread,back to all things Stranglers lol

[Greatkudu]

Blimey i could crush a grape.....very good! that takes me back,The Krankies hehehehe

Yes bring back the Krankies and Crackerjack Pencils, Hugh had an idea of what to do with them sorry for going off thread. Maybe we need a new thread about the Krankies? Or maybe not. Hartly Hare.

Blimey we are going well off thread here but yeah its friday its five to five and its...Crackerjack! Ed Stewert,Hartley Hare lol Parsley the Lion,Hectors House,Mr Benn,Wacky Races,The Clangers,Thunderbirds... Bring Back the good old telly programmes,.I've got to stop now well off thread,back to all things Stranglers lol

Yes great memories, i will go back on thread, I really cant wait for the album, played the Dave song earlier, still love it, some sublime guitar work from Baz and very subtle drumming from the boy Jim. Lt Kudu.

[jason]

I really like the Dave track too. I've played it many times now and still love it.

[toilerinblack]

Yes bring back the Krankies and Crackerjack Pencils, Hugh had an idea of what to do with them sorry for going off thread. Maybe we need a new thread about the Krankies? Or maybe not. Hartly Hare.

Blimey we are going well off thread here but yeah its friday its five to five and its...Crackerjack! Ed Stewert,Hartley Hare lol Parsley the Lion,Hectors House,Mr Benn,Wacky Races,The Clangers,Thunderbirds... Bring Back the good old telly programmes,.I've got to stop now well off thread,back to all things Stranglers lol

Yes great memories, i will go back on thread, I really cant wait for the album, played the Dave song earlier, still love it, some sublime guitar work from Baz and very subtle drumming from the boy Jim. Lt Kudu.

Agreed,Bazes guitar work for the Dave song has been thought out and played very well indeed i must say that its perfect.The subtle drumming is too and jjs vocals its all been done very well and it is the right tribute that they could of done for him for sure.I am playing it less now days but its still a great song,i'm now just looking forward to the big one...Dark Matters! roll on September.