Category Archives: Gig review

19 Mar 2016 The Stranglers in Bristol

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THE STRANGLERS, THE ALARM
peek-a-boo-magazine.be
"The band was on fire and played the iconic album from a to z. From the very first note of the opening title Tank, to the last song of eightteen more songs, the fabulous No More Heroes, this was one hell of a punk rock 'n roll party!"

YOUR WEEKEND: The Stranglers review - never a frown, only a massive grin
westerngazette.co.uk
"NO matter how old they get or how many times you've seen them, a great band should still be able to surprise you - and on this basis, The Stranglers are a great band."

Walk On By

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18 Mar 2016 The Stranglers in Cardiff

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  • Artist: The Stranglers
  • Date: 18 Mar 2016
  • Venue: University
  • City: Cardiff
  • Country: United Kingdom
Review: The Alarm and The Stranglers do things their own way in Cardiff
walesonline.co.uk
"that’s The Stranglers for you - 40 years of stridently doing things their own way. Whether you like it or not."

THE STRANGLERS / THE ALARM | LIVE REVIEW
buzzmag.co.uk
"This year’s tour finds the quartet reeling off their 1978 album Black And White in its entirety, which was always going to be a bit risky as it’s not their most commercial sounding or instantly recognisable work."

The Stranglers / The Alarm - Cardiff, University, Great Hall - 18th March 2016
uberrock.co.uk
"There you have it, punk rock is in rude health in South Wales although I was a little surprised at the discrepancy between the two crowds from Major Generals in the punk wars, Stranglers 1 Sex Pistols 0."

Grip
THE STRANGLERS - (GET A) GRIP (ON YOURSELF) - CARDIFF UNI - 18.03.16.

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17 Mar 2016 The Stranglers in Sheffield

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LIVE REVIEW: The Stranglers - not quite the heroes they used to be
doncasterfreepress.co.uk
"All in all, a nice idea - but a disappointing one too. They're not quite the heroes they used to be."

The Stranglers : Sheffield : live review
louderthanwar.com
"They took her back up north and lost her in the fog"

Stranglers Gig Sheffield 02 Academy 2016

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15 Mar 2016 The Stranglers in Reading

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The Stranglers in Reading: Photos from The Hexagon gig
getreading.co.uk
"The place was packed out with people from life-long fans to youngsters just discovering the music of one of the genre's most iconic acts."

Go Buddy Go
The Stranglers - Go Buddy Go - Live - Black & White Tour 2016 - Reading Hexagon 15th March 2016

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14 Mar 2016 The Stranglers in Guildford

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Review: Business as usual for The Stranglers at annual G Live show
getsurrey.co.uk
"Brash, brusque and belligerent, The Stranglers treat fans to 70s classic album in full - but could they have given just a little more for their hometown fans?"

Gig Review – The Stranglers Guildford – 14th March 2016
elvisintheclouds.co.uk
"The band delivered Black and White with fire and precision."

Princess Of The Streets
Princess of the Street-The Stranglers@Glive Guildford 14th March 2016

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12 Mar 2016 The Stranglers in Birmingham

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Review: The Stranglers and The Alarm, O2 Academy, Birmingham
nativemonster.com
"Rock and punk fans descended on the O2 Academy like a sea of black last night - and were treated to three hours of solid musical magic."

Peaches
Stranglers Peaches Birmingham o2 academy 12/3/16

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11 Mar 2016 The Stranglers in London

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The Stranglers at the Brixton Academy
theupcoming.co.uk
"Regardless of The Stranglers’ current relevance, they clearly still mean a lot to a lot of people. They are widely appreciated as a punk band who often entertained the fringes but made huge waves in doing so."

THE STRANGLERS: BLACK AND WHITE TOUR review
rob-fairclough.blogspot.co.uk
"The Stranglers' third album Black and White has become a classic, just as the band that recorded it are, not before time, finally being seen as a classic rock band."

Enough Time
THE STRANGLERS - ENOUGH TIME. O2 ACADEMY BRIXTON, LONDON, UK. 11 MAR 2016

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09 Mar 2016 The Stranglers in Newcastle

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The Stranglers relive the glory days of Black & White at the O2 Academy Newcastle
chroniclelive.co.uk
"The fact that they were able to omit Golden Brown – arguably their biggest hit – without too many complaints only serves to highlight the strength of the set list."

The Stranglers, Gig Review. o2 Academy, Newcastle.
liverpoolsoundandvision.co.uk
"Not everything on life is Black and White, however nearly forty years since its release, the album, the band still sound as awesome as ever; a great night in the warm heart of Newcastle."

No More Heroes
Stranglers live @ O2 Academy Newcastle March 2016

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08 Mar 2016 The Stranglers in Liverpool

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The Stranglers : Black and White tour : Liverpool : live review
louderthanwar.com
"This strange and fantastically dislocated song is the moment when the band hits a supernatural groove with that Beefheart on dub fuzz bounce collapsing around with its own unique rhythm pattern whilst the drums collide against the barracuda bass and that slashing razor guitar that cuts across a song that drips fear and paranoia."

Curfew
Curfew/The Stranglers/Liverpool/March 2016/Black and White Tour

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07 Mar 2016 The Stranglers in Nottingham

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  • Artist: The Stranglers
  • Date: 07 Mar 2016
  • Venue: Rock City
  • City: Nottingham
  • Country: United Kingdom
The Stranglers at Rock City, Nottingham: Review
nottinghampost.com
"From (Get a) Grip (On Yourself) onwards the whole crowd (a full house despite being a cold Monday in March) was driven by the power of a united band until the end of the second encore."

The Stranglers – Rock City, Nottingham, 07/03/16
godisinthetvzine.co.uk
"Of course, it’s always a privilege just to stand in awe and watch one of the best rock bassists of all time in action and JJ has lost nothing. If anything, he’s getting even better, the ‘Sunderland Wonderland’ Baz, guitar and singing a joy to behold, Dave still a wizard no less. New Drummer Jim MacAuley looking and playing like the offspring of the mighty Jet Black."

Tank
The Stranglers - Tank Live at Rock City, Nottingham 7.3.2016

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05 Mar 2016 The Stranglers in Glasgow

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CAUGHT LIVE: Never seen the Stranglers? Get a grip on yourselves
thescottishsun.co.uk
"And a 2,550 full capacity heaving mass of bodies squeezed into the old venue to catch a glimpse of the punk legends who delivered in their usual aggressive style. "

Threatened
Stranglers Glasgow March 2016 Threatened

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03 Mar 2016 The Stranglers in Perth

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  • Artist: The Stranglers
  • Date: 03 Mar 2016
  • Venue: Concert Hall
  • City: Perth
  • Address: Mill Street, Perth PH1 5HZ
  • Country: United Kingdom
Fair City punks raise a glass to The Stranglers at Perth Concert Hall
dailyrecord.co.uk
"This, I suppose, was a night about punk. And a damn fine one it was."

Threatened
Mar 3, 2016. The stranglers Perth 2016 Black & White

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08 Dec 2015 Hugh Cornwell in Hastière

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Hugh Cornwell ( acoustic) - La Cave- Hastière- le 8 décembre 2015
concerts-review.over-blog.com
"L'homme n'est certes pas un très grand technicien de la guitare ni un chanteur lyrique mais c'est un artiste généreux qui nous a promenés dans son univers pendant près de deux heures sans que jamais on ne se lasse et c'est ça qui est génial. Bravo Mr. Cornwell, long may you sing."

Second Coming
Second Coming Hugh Cornwell

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28 Nov 2015 The Stranglers in Glasgow

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  • Artist: The Stranglers
  • Date: 28 Nov 2015
  • Venue: SSE Hydro
  • City: Glasgow
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Notes: Supporting Simple Minds
Gig review: Simple Minds/The Stranglers, SSE Hydro, Glasgow
scotsman.com
"The meatier and meaner the bassline – and The Stranglers have plenty of those in their armoury – the more satisfying the sound."

The Stranglers, Gig Review. Hydro, Glasgow.
liverpoolsoundandvision.co.uk
"For The Stranglers, providing support to Simple Minds in Glasgow, the mass descent to the front of the stage, the few hundred people giving into the sound of Waltz in Black, were soon joined by what felt like the entire population of North Glasgow as the memories of the songs played filtered out into the bar area and the mighty pulse of generous flowing tones captivated the synapses and the energetic heart."

Full set
THE STRANGLERS LIVE AT GLASGOW HYDRO 28/11/15

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27 Nov 2015 The Stranglers in Leeds

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  • Artist: The Stranglers
  • Date: 27 Nov 2015
  • Venue: First Direct Arena
  • City: Leeds
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Notes: Supporting Simple Minds
Review: Simple Minds Supported By The Stranglers - Leeds Arena
yorkshiretimes.co.uk
"Whoever thought of teaming up The Stranglers to support Simple Minds was on to a good idea: both acts appeal to the same generation and it resulted in a great night of two acts who can still cut it live."

Peaches
The Stranglers - Peaches at First Direct Arena Leeds

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26 Nov 2015 The Stranglers in London

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  • Artist: The Stranglers
  • Date: 26 Nov 2015
  • Venue: O2 Arena
  • City: London
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Notes: Supporting Simple Minds
Simple Minds and The Stranglers, O2 Arena, gig review: This might just the best pairing yet
independent.co.uk
"Bassist Jean-Jacques Burnel and “look at me drink a pint while I solo” keyboard-player Dave Greenfield remain the mainstays of the seminal group whose 50 minute set still carries the snarl and swagger of old, from ''Grip'' via ''Peaches'' to their reinvention of ''Walk On By'', and features a potent brace of recent songs too."

Norfolk Coast
The Stranglers -Norfolk Coast- 26/11/2015 @ the O2 London

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