Locky Posted May 28, 2019 Share Posted May 28, 2019 Always been familiar of a few of their songs, but recently been listening to a lot their stuff and what a great band indeed. Yay or nay kickback? And if the answer is yay, do you feel they're underrated? I grew up on The Clash for example who got spoken about a lot, but never have I really heard people talk about The Stranglers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victorian Posted May 28, 2019 Share Posted May 28, 2019 They are one of the bands often associated with new wave punk but they were never a punk band, in fact they pre-dated punk in the UK. They were already accomplished musicians by the time all the recognised punk bands appeared. But weren't widely cited as any kind of inspiration for the main bands. That inspiration was credited to The Stooges, Ramones, MC5, New York Dolls, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted May 28, 2019 Share Posted May 28, 2019 My former drinking partner used to do an excellent rendition of "Peaches" at karaoke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Cockade Posted May 28, 2019 Share Posted May 28, 2019 Great band who had loads of great songs Still touring I saw them a couple of years back No More Heroes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locky Posted May 28, 2019 Author Share Posted May 28, 2019 15 minutes ago, The White Cockade said: Great band who had loads of great songs Still touring I saw them a couple of years back No More Heroes Playing in Glasgow next month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N Lincs Jambo Posted May 28, 2019 Share Posted May 28, 2019 Loved them as a teenager when they first came to national promenance in the late 70s. Went to see them at the Playhouse in 1980 but tbh I had moved on a bit musically and can’t honestly say it was a great gig. Reluctantly got talked into seeing them again in 2010 and they were amazing. Have seen them several times since the most recent being in Scunthorpe in March. Baz Warne to me is a far better Strangler than Hugh Cornwell and is always having a laugh and banter with the audience. If you get the chance to see a great band at regular ticket prices then go and see the Stranglers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Potter Posted May 28, 2019 Share Posted May 28, 2019 was more in to blondie and Boomtown rats, loved the motors as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted May 28, 2019 Share Posted May 28, 2019 Imo Stranglers everytime, they played down my neck of the woods last year. Great gig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boab Posted May 28, 2019 Share Posted May 28, 2019 3 hours ago, Locky said: Playing in Glasgow next month. Will be a cracker. Ruts DC supporting. I will be there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankblack Posted May 28, 2019 Share Posted May 28, 2019 4 hours ago, N Lincs Jambo said: Loved them as a teenager when they first came to national promenance in the late 70s. Went to see them at the Playhouse in 1980 but tbh I had moved on a bit musically and can’t honestly say it was a great gig. Reluctantly got talked into seeing them again in 2010 and they were amazing. Have seen them several times since the most recent being in Scunthorpe in March. Baz Warne to me is a far better Strangler than Hugh Cornwell and is always having a laugh and banter with the audience. If you get the chance to see a great band at regular ticket prices then go and see the Stranglers! Wash your mouth out with soap! ? Saw them a few times with Baz and found his vocals wanting. Hugh Cornwell's last album, Monster, is really good. The second disc is acoustic Stranglers versions, but I prefer the new material on the main album. Got tickets for Hugh Cornwell at Liquid Rooms in November. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N Lincs Jambo Posted May 28, 2019 Share Posted May 28, 2019 2 hours ago, frankblack said: Wash your mouth out with soap! ? Saw them a few times with Baz and found his vocals wanting. Hugh Cornwell's last album, Monster, is really good. The second disc is acoustic Stranglers versions, but I prefer the new material on the main album. Got tickets for Hugh Cornwell at Liquid Rooms in November. Sorry Frank, just going to have to agree to disagree. Cornwell was disinterested and didn’t want to be there. He effed off in 1990. Pretty sure Baz’s tenure in the band is now longer than Hugh’s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teddy Posted May 28, 2019 Share Posted May 28, 2019 My favourite band. Got most of their studio lp's and cds about 20 as well as a few bootleg ones. Saw them and Dr Feelgood in Dunfermline a few months ago and as per they were excellent. They have a new drummer as Jet Black doesnt play now as he is over 70. Will see them again at Rewind in July.? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankblack Posted May 28, 2019 Share Posted May 28, 2019 3 hours ago, N Lincs Jambo said: Sorry Frank, just going to have to agree to disagree. Cornwell was disinterested and didn’t want to be there. He effed off in 1990. Pretty sure Baz’s tenure in the band is now longer than Hugh’s The fact their setlists are still almost all HC material says it all. From what I read the band didn't get along when HC left. Recent Stranglers albums haven't been good whereas Monster was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graygo Posted May 28, 2019 Share Posted May 28, 2019 An auld pal of mine is a music photographer, here's a link to some Stranglers photos he's taken if anyone is interested in that sort of stuff. The Stranglers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brick Tamland Posted May 29, 2019 Share Posted May 29, 2019 Loved the stranglers and still do. Seen them about 8 times live the first being in 1979. Some tremendous songs and riffs. JJ Burnel was outstanding live and an incredible bass player. Their cover of walk on by is sublime. Top top band and which I’m pleased to say that both of my boys really like too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbojambo Posted May 29, 2019 Share Posted May 29, 2019 Ratus Norvegiecus is still an amazing album so full of energy. Brings back memories of mass pogoeing in bars back in the 70s. Truly great times Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted May 29, 2019 Share Posted May 29, 2019 I’ve not listened to them in years. That’s my bus listening for this morning sorted then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
All roads lead to Gorgie Posted May 29, 2019 Share Posted May 29, 2019 Last saw them at T back in the early 2000s. They were in the big tent and the atmosphere in there was electric. Mostly an older crowd but not totally. Wonder if they are still as good today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlphonseCapone Posted May 29, 2019 Share Posted May 29, 2019 Was hoping this was a serial killer thread tbh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N Lincs Jambo Posted May 29, 2019 Share Posted May 29, 2019 54 minutes ago, All roads lead to Gorgie said: Last saw them at T back in the early 2000s. They were in the big tent and the atmosphere in there was electric. Mostly an older crowd but not totally. Wonder if they are still as good today. They are! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
All roads lead to Gorgie Posted May 29, 2019 Share Posted May 29, 2019 1 hour ago, N Lincs Jambo said: They are! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankblack Posted May 29, 2019 Share Posted May 29, 2019 4 hours ago, All roads lead to Gorgie said: Last saw them at T back in the early 2000s. They were in the big tent and the atmosphere in there was electric. Mostly an older crowd but not totally. Wonder if they are still as good today. I was there. They played again on the main stage a few years later and weren't too great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
All roads lead to Gorgie Posted May 29, 2019 Share Posted May 29, 2019 (edited) 10 minutes ago, frankblack said: I was there. They played again on the main stage a few years later and weren't too great. Some bands are more suited to playing indoors or undercover in this case. I think playing to a full tent rather than a more scattered crowd in the open brings the best out in them. Plus because the tent empties between bands it is mostly their own fans in there. Edited May 29, 2019 by All roads lead to Gorgie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maroonlegions Posted May 29, 2019 Share Posted May 29, 2019 No More Heroes, classic.Duchess too. Punky as feck in their day,Used to be riots at their gigs . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbo-Jambo Posted May 29, 2019 Share Posted May 29, 2019 The Stranglers were good. The Clash were very good. The Jam were untouchable in that era. They had the lot. Punk energy about them but also great melody in their songs and an angry young singer/songwriter in Paul Weller. Weller was a genius for his age writing the classic album All Mod Cons at the age of 19. They still have about 10 tribute bands on the go 37 years after they split. Says it all really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daftie Posted May 30, 2019 Share Posted May 30, 2019 I used to love John Peels show at night. You used to hear so many different types of bands, and he played lots of punk/new wave. The stranglers, clash, buzzcocks, damned were my type of music. I was a bit too young when the height of punk was out, but The Ramones are my band, and always have been. I have so many CD’s, LPs of theirs, as well as a Ramones sleeve on my arm. You can’t beat some of the old school bands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the general Posted May 30, 2019 Share Posted May 30, 2019 The Stranglers always seemed to be a bit manufactured and heavy metalish for me. Remember seeing them at Tiffany's/ clouds and they had kinda go go dancers on stage with them which seemed a bit anti punk Some great songs tho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PTBCAL Posted May 30, 2019 Share Posted May 30, 2019 Does Hugh Cornwall not go out with Hazel O’Connor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor FinnBarr Posted May 30, 2019 Share Posted May 30, 2019 Liked them in the early days but when they came out with Golden Brown that was pretty much the end for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fabienleclerq Posted May 31, 2019 Share Posted May 31, 2019 (edited) Terrace. Edited May 31, 2019 by fabienleclerq Sorry thought this was a Marvin Bartley thread... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A robust centre forward Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 Was very lucky to see them at Clouds in Tollcross in the late 70s. The gig was low key because of council restrictions and the gig posters said the 'Rumour was True'. It was only when you got inside Clouds that you saw the Stranglers name painted onto their sound equipment. Skids were the support band plus a disco. Bar closed at 10pm and believe it or not, the ticket only cost £1. The place was bouncing and just after No More Heroes became a huge hit. Happy days ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkishcap Posted June 2, 2019 Share Posted June 2, 2019 Loved them and still do, great memories. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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