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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 a good one 8)
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Have a good one!

I did the same at Brixton. It was time for my last Stranglers gig, it was a great gig...I felt quite content!

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Bogenbroom wrote: 19 Feb 2022, 14:18 and a chance to say goodbye.
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We’ll Leeds was my first!
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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 the new songs were significantly better live than on the record. The Lines and Dave made a really affecting encore - it generated real emotion - and White Stallion was immense. The clips on YouTube aren’t remotely representative of how it comes across in the hall.

Toby did exactly what was needed - played all the right notes, got the tricky bits right, added a touch here and there.

Jim played solidly all night. I miss Jet’s subtler touch on things like Walk on By and Skin Deep, but Jim powered the whole thing along.

Based on the reaction of a big crowd who were clearly up for it tonight, there’s no question that this is the Stranglers. It’s not the *same* Stranglers as 40 years ago, stating the bleeding obvious, but it’s the Stranglers today.

Brilliant gig. And I don’t think they’ve finished at all, given what JJ and Baz were saying.

Stick with them, or don’t if you prefer, but this is a good band and they seem pretty full of life at the moment.
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Bogenbroom wrote: 20 Feb 2022, 01:01 Based on the reaction of a big crowd who were clearly up for it tonight, there’s no question that this is the Stranglers. It’s not the *same* Stranglers as 40 years ago, stating the bleeding obvious, but it’s the Stranglers today.
Hmm. I would definitely question it, not only on the basis that the Stranglers of 40 years ago were The Stranglers (and therefore this current line-up isn't and could never be) but also I don't see what the size and the level of enthusiasm of the crowd (which is going to be mostly comprised of dyed-in-the-wool hardcore fans who are evidently willing to continue to invest in the brand no matter what and people that they've dragged along) watching has to do with the collection of individuals onstage and their decision to call themselves The Stranglers.

I'm glad you enjoyed the gig, though!
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Let it go Stan, it'll be better for your health.
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Bogenbroom wrote: 20 Feb 2022, 01:01 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 the new songs were significantly better live than on the record. The Lines and Dave made a really affecting encore - it generated real emotion - and White Stallion was immense. The clips on YouTube aren’t remotely representative of how it comes across in the hall.

Toby did exactly what was needed - played all the right notes, got the tricky bits right, added a touch here and there.

Jim played solidly all night. I miss Jet’s subtler touch on things like Walk on By and Skin Deep, but Jim powered the whole thing along.

Based on the reaction of a big crowd who were clearly up for it tonight, there’s no question that this is the Stranglers. It’s not the *same* Stranglers as 40 years ago, stating the bleeding obvious, but it’s the Stranglers today.

Brilliant gig. And I don’t think they’ve finished at all, given what JJ and Baz were saying.

Stick with them, or don’t if you prefer, but this is a good band and they seem pretty full of life at the moment.
Well said Bogenbroom, it seem’s almost unanimous from those who first saw the band ~40 years ago and have been on the recent tour, just how good The Stranglers still are, not the same (‘stating the bleeding obvious’), but still great live.
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Great to hear you all enjoyed. Lt Kudu.
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You can't fool Strangers fans they are to switched on, people who have been going since the early 80s are still enjoying the gigs, they can't be fooled, it's still the Stranglers but in a different incarnation obviously, Im really excited about Reading this Tuesday touch wood, even after treatment back is still not right, but even if I have to go using stick I will. Lt Kudu. :smt005
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Bear Cage wrote:
Bogenbroom wrote: 20 Feb 2022, 01:01 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 the new songs were significantly better live than on the record. The Lines and Dave made a really affecting encore - it generated real emotion - and White Stallion was immense. The clips on YouTube aren’t remotely representative of how it comes across in the hall.

Toby did exactly what was needed - played all the right notes, got the tricky bits right, added a touch here and there.

Jim played solidly all night. I miss Jet’s subtler touch on things like Walk on By and Skin Deep, but Jim powered the whole thing along.

Based on the reaction of a big crowd who were clearly up for it tonight, there’s no question that this is the Stranglers. It’s not the *same* Stranglers as 40 years ago, stating the bleeding obvious, but it’s the Stranglers today.

Brilliant gig. And I don’t think they’ve finished at all, given what JJ and Baz were saying.

Stick with them, or don’t if you prefer, but this is a good band and they seem pretty full of life at the moment.
Well said Bogenbroom, it seem’s almost unanimous from those who first saw the band ~40 years ago and have been on the recent tour, just how good The Stranglers still are, not the same (‘stating the bleeding obvious’), but still great live.
"not the same" . Yep, that band you saw 40 years ago is very different to what it is now. Probably before Jim was even born. But yeah glad you enjoyed it. I also enjoy going to see Straighten Out in a similar way that I enjoyed seeing Cornwell, Greenfield, Black and Burnel all those years ago.


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theraven1979 wrote: 20 Feb 2022, 12:51"not the same" . Yep, that band you saw 40 years ago is very different to what it is now. Probably before Jim was even born. But yeah glad you enjoyed it. I also enjoy going to see Straighten Out in a similar way that I enjoyed seeing Cornwell, Greenfield, Black and Burnel all those years ago.


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