The Stranglers - Rattus At The Roundhouse (4/11/07)

THIRTY YEARS TO THE NIGHT, The Stranglers return to play the Roundhouse London, blowing away the amassed throng with an
incendiary performance. With songs from the original 1977 set list plus Specter of Love and Duchess for an encore.
****Set List/Track Times Below****
01.No More Heroes 01:01
02.Ugly 04:39
03.Bring on the Nubiles 08:22
04.Dead Ringer 11:18
05.Sometimes 14:00
06.Dagenham Dave 18:51
07.Goodbye Toulouse 22:05
08.Hanging Around 25:35
09.5 Minutes 29:45
10.Bitching 33:24
11.Burning up Time 37:29
12.I Feel Like a Wog 39:53
12.Straighten Out 43:29
13.Something Better Change 46:21
14.London Lady 49:31
15.Peaches 52:10
16.Grip 56:19
17.Go Buddy Go 1:00:18
Encore.
18.Specter of Love 1:05:10
19.Duchess 1:08:35

[@louis0121]

So hard to process the sad news that we have lost the legend that is Dave Greenfield... For me Dave's keyboard skills defined the bands sound alongside JJ's unequaled bass line's and the power house behind the drums Jet Black... Like so many The Stranglers have been a large part of my life for more than 40 years and I have so many memories of seeing the band over the years. R.I.P. Dave...Forever in our memories..

[@nigelprosser5692]

RIP Dave, with his massive swelling organ... The best band, in history, and our Dave led the ship,

[@rockr5663]

Louis0121 you are spot on. The stranglers were a class above almost all the bands that came out of that era. RIP Dave Greenfield your music will live on .

[@EM-yk1dw]

Yes a sad loss indeed.

[@gel6988]

Great tribute and absolutely a legend lost. But that base, and those songs... What a sound this band forged! Oh yeah, Dave could write just a bit as well...

[@sianegallozzi7976]

FUCK SHEER PURE JOY!

[@kevinadamson3505]

No more heroes. Your not joking. They don't make music like this anymore. Absolute class.

[@mytube2959]

No one ever sounded like the Stranglers

[@davidhaspell6417]

Except maybe the Doors

[@AlbertoOlivieri]

R.i.P. Dave, Keyboard Genius..

[@vincevonderheyden7887]

Germany here, I was in my youth, so the 1980s times a fan of the huge flood of music from England. Not only the icons like "Madness", "Simple Minds" or "Adam & The Ants". Thousands of artists came from the island and every day new, oh how I miss this decade. I have remained faithful to many musicians from England, but at almost 60 years old I still proudly wear the "Stranglers" T-shirt Thank you England for making so much good music history. I love you guys for it... With love from Germany

[@knotknown847]

Love u Germany - wish we were still one with Europe!

[@neilpavett3413]

RIP the greatest keyboard player I have ever seen

[@davidbartle9084]

U6gr780r

[@magnatubes]

the only other keyboard player in the same league is Ray Manzarek

[@sirjellybeans1st19]

I spent two hours in his company in 89 after a gig. I was in the hotel with my brother after blagging our way in and I saw Dave and his wife just ready to retire upstairs so I shouted "Hey Dave any chance you could have a drink with me" and he and his wife Pam came downstairs and my brother gave him some hash for a few smokes which he really appreciated and I spent over two hours with them both in the hotel. I gave him my bootstraps that he kept admiring all night and hadn't ever seen a pair before so I gifted them to him. A lovely guy. I remember the rings he had on

[@Missdoubletrouble541]

Fantastic concert. We lost the wonderful Dave in 2020 and now sadly, Jet Black has passed too. RIP Jet and Dave. Fly straight and rock on xxx

[@sandraruijs5172]

Its like Motörhead. All 3 of them are dead and I have a difficult time with that.😢

[@Missdoubletrouble541]

​@@sandraruijs5172so do I. I often listen to the motorhead albums "Ace of spades" and "bomber"expanded editions. I can't believe they're all gone. And Phil and the drummer (who's name escapes me) simply cannot go on as Motorhead without Lemmy. I''m greiving. Especially for the Stranglers who were my fave band since 11 years old!

[@warriorpunk4541]

I was born 64 ,13 years old "No more Heroes " first Album and all the others Play it Play it Play it Today!!!!!

[@martinblack781]

Jet Black's solid meter. JJ's growling, ripping bass. Dave's expressive key strokes. And Baz coming as close to Hugh as humanly possible. PRICELESS!

[@user-nx6qr4mi3p]

Excelent Vision, sir.

[@sandraruijs5172]

You describe J J 's bassplaying perfect. I think he is one of the best bassplayers there is, and he is very underestimated. When I was fourteen I discovered him and I still like him ❤

[@didier-henrijeanmart4022]

The Stranglers will never die 💪🖤

[@Rugmunchersauce3]

😔

[@TheShowgirl25]

Jean Jaque Burnell is the best bass player ever. The Stranglers with the original line up played Battersea Park. I was there!

[@ishortland]

Well done Baz Warne for making a great band sound great again. Brilliant stuff and a brilliant live band...

[@vincevonderheyden7887]

When I came home from a three-week military exercise in about 1984, I was lying on the floor, completely exhausted, because I hadn't slept in three weeks. My sweetheart showed me two tickets for the "Stranglers" concert in the Rotation in Hannover, and two days later we were there, The Stranglers are not only a part of my youth, they still belong to me until I have to go...!

[@flatfox70]

This is just too awesome for words... Dave Greenfield RIP you are a total legend

[@thomaslembo5715]

True dat I have been a fan of the Stranglers since my friend Tony , turned me on to them I'm going to say 1977or so. Lucky me to get to see them in USA 4 times always get a great show ! Tom out in N.Y.

[@Missdoubletrouble541]

Yes, Dave's a legend. "The Stranglers" ARE legends.❤️

[@jonathansteadman7935]

I WISH I'D BEEN AT THIS GIG, was a 'Hugh period only' fan, but maaaan, Baz fucking does this business. Nice to see smiling JJ, didn't see that back in the seventies 😊

[@morganolsson1993]

I must say Baz done a great job! Roberts on the other hand.... :P

[@jonnyhead]

killer gig, been fan from 11 years old in 77 never got used to Baz....... but im proved wrong, this guy was born to be in the Stranglers

[@sirjellybeans1st19]

I disagree respectfully. I cannot listen to The Stranglers since he became vocalist. To me in my own opinion he just doesn't have the vibe. He plays too much on copying Hugh's Grunts and stuff too much. I really can't handle him at all. Possibly a lovely guy in real life but not for me. I've seen the Stranglers in the late 70s and 80s

[@ianbedwell8795]

@@sirjellybeans1st19 And he's from fuckin' Sunlund n'all......SMB.....lol

[@steven1822]

@@sirjellybeans1st19 life goes on. The Stranglers are much bigger than the single men in the band. THE STRANGLERS is a huge mind experience. enjoy the mind fuck.

[@finylvinyl66]

As a major Stranglers fan since 1977, I would say that the band was fortunate to find Baz. I like him just fine and Baz/JJ make a hell of a team.

[@samgub]

This is fantastic, I saw them back in the day was impressed back then how they replicated the sound from their albums . They have lost nothing , one the most underrated bands . So many classic songs.

[@harmonicresonanceproject]

Rest in peace Dave Greenfield - your keyboards inspired me a very great deal. So sorry for the rest of the band.These things hit hard.

[@tenerifereddog3943]

No just the band Cabin Fever😢😢

[@alantaylor6681]

1977 I saw them and got into there hotel room with my 4 mates for a few beers I was 17 years old and they were pure class too us all Glasgow and bellshill lads true punks having a beer with the band total classic brilliant night!!! Stranglers are pure class forever 1977 no elvis Beatles or the Rolling Stones!!!! Rip Dave and strummer wot a loss

[@earthsucks9555]

That’s a phenomenal story

[@dawnjenniferclark4464]

I disagree I love The Stranglers but The Beatles were and still are fantastic

[@jaywalker3087]

Man , I saw these guys I don’t know how many times. I just sent this out to everyone I’ve got on Facebook. 11/08/21. I’ve been kilkin’ this fekin’ system since I left my cot and I’m 61 now. The fight ain’t over, till it’s over!!

[@michaellucas6466]

I will take this recording to my grave......its simply brilliant. The Stranglers at their best😍👍👍🍺🍺

[@40ny]

It was nice to see Jet getting the respect he deserved at the end of this fantastic concert. Sad to hear he has passed away. Rest in peace, Jet. You will not be forgotten.

[@OSHOI]

The music of my youth. I will always love The Stranglers.

[@warriorpunk4541]

Best Bassist forever!!!

[@andrewward6702]

I wouldn't go that far and say the best, he was ok but at the beginning he could play anything else and I think Hugh was going to play bass but had to practice a bit more on guitar, I'm not a big fan of J's as I believe he split them up, I don't think he tried to but in my opinion he was the cause behind it and king hitting Hugh ( coward punch ) just before they went on stage isn't in the bands best interest.

[@gontierfrancois8115]

Jjb is 7ème dan in karate

[@langs57]

Stranglers through and through ever since Rattus blew me away. I missed Hugh for a long long time but kept going even through the dark five piece years. Baz brought the Stranglers back to life. His guitar work is better than Hugh's and he has the right stage presence for the band. It's very rare for any band to replace a front man but Baz has done it . Thanks man.

[@VivaZeBone]

langs57 Well said. Agreed totally on every point. Hugh was the main man for me and when he left I literally died a LOT inside. But this is as good as anything.

[@Missdoubletrouble541]

Totally agree.. Baz has 'it'.. This concert is "The Strangers Live"

[@andrewward6702]

I agree with just about everything you've said and yes Baz is good but he is nothing compared to Hugh, Hugh was The Strangler's with his voice and the songs he wrote, you could say yes he was the Strangler's, his voice & Dave's Keyboards and Jet on the Drums yes JJ played is bass and The Strangler's with keyboards Voice and Drums made the unique sound, again Bazz has done a great job but you can't replace Hugh ( they got very close )

[@Sherlock2022]

Dave’s arpeggios are incredibly intricate and layered, especially on Dead Ringer and Straighten Out.

[@TheGreatToucan]

God, thanks for putting this up. It is the Highlight of KZbin. About Baz: I saw them in Cologne in 2001, and Baz is not only a great player and does all the Hugh things right, but he is also the nicest of the lot! Came out after the gig and talked to whomever wanted to listen. But no, you can't forget Hugh. After all, many of these are his songs. Meanwhile, this is a great concert, and 1977 or 2007, Stranglers are tops!

[@alexbrown-ks1hq]

great guy been going to see them since 78 79 best band in world by a country mile baz fantastic and not a pretentious prick like shug

[@alexbrown-ks1hq]

fuck hugh fan since 76 baz is the man hugh was a pretentious prick but thanks for the moment shug

[@carlopiana2306]

Dave Greenfield RIP you are a total legend

[@TEN...]

FUCKING HELL ,,ABSOLUTELY TREMENDOUS , IVE BEEN THERE FROM DAY 1 WHEN I WAS A KID AT SCHOOL ,, OK I WAS GUTTED WHEN HUGH LEFT , BUT LETS BE HONEST THIS IS FUCKING BRILLIANT , IM A GRANDFATHER NOW AND COULD STILL POGO WITH THE BEST OF THEM ,, NOT AN EASY JOB STEPPING IN TO REPLACE HUGH ,, ALL CREDIT TO BAZ HES DOING VERY WELL ,,, GOOD LUCK , ,,, R.I.P. DAVE 🙏🙏

[@ianbedwell8795]

Spot on. A 1977 set list well and truly worth a good pogo and bounce around to. Would love to have there for this gig.

[@thomaslembo5715]

Stranglers always gave me a real good concert,wish I had seen them in Europe!! Never got over the pond, but I have seen some great bands the Cure, Gary Newman & tubeway army, Chili peppers, Clash,Dead Kennedy's,👌🇱🇷💀🤗👺

[@paulmiles3031]

A proper hardcore band

[@Missdoubletrouble541]

Completely agree. I was there at the beginning of the Stranglers. Baz has fitted right in. This concert is fabulous, I love it. I just wish I had been there. I love your comment.

[@TEN...]

@Missdoubletrouble541 Thank you very much it's great to know theres people from day 1 who have been there, done it all and still hanging around, wish we could start all over again 👍

[@undergroundwarrior70]

Definitely one of the best Stranglers concerts. With Jet Black on drums for the whole concert even though he has serious health issues. I am not a Baz Warn fan, but I must say he did very well singing the songs done by Hugh Cornwell. It was a shame that Hugh quit The Stranglers in 1990, but he did have his reasons and one has to respect that. I saw The Stranglers around the mid 80's in my hometown of Santa Barbara, CA. at the Santa Barbara County Bowl. They opened up for Roxy Music which I thought that was a bit odd. I think I was the only one there who knew who The Stranglers were and very glad to see them in concert. Very sad that we lost Dave Greenfield, one of the very best keyboard players that ever lived. Rest In Peace Dave. We all miss you, but you will never be forgotten. Thanks for your excellent musicianship on the keyboards.

[@earthsucks9555]

Damn dude So envious You saw them in mid 80s???? Wild

[@XR650-R]

My granddaughter who isn't even 2 loves the Stranglers Dave would be proud of the guys carrying on and making great music.

[@40ny]

I wish I was able to perform like that after 30 years...at anything!

[@rogersharman7107]

great what more can you say? Greatest group this country ever produced in the last 40 years

[@charlesnelson7007]

roger sharman one of them defiantly The Stranglers are a fucking great band! But I think The Clash were better Joe Strummer is the greatest song writer and Vocalist I have ever seen.

[@maddog8621]

The Stranglers were always the best. Disturbing. But in a magnificent way.

[@kevinadamson3505]

A unique band for a unique era, when music changed forever.

[@moggiecatmog]

Ive been a fan since i was 7 yes 7 years old .Due to my brother who brought nomore heroes in the house . He asked my dad if he could play it on the record player.I remember i was up stairs when i heared this noise never played in our house before .And the rest is history...

[@seantaylor3558]

About to see the boys for the 8th time. I return to this concert all the time. Brilliant.

[@neilfox4996]

fantastic. absolutely class. still doing it. Hugh Cornwell had a voice of his own shame he's not with the band any more but these guys can still play and Baz seems doing well there in Hughes absence. sadly I don't think Hugh will ever return what's gone is gone same as the jam Paul Weller will never return. 2 men who will it seems stick too their words. good luck to u Hugh Cornwell. and good luck to the rest of the lads left in the band yous are fantastic

[@HFIT]

I was always a Hugh fan, he made the band for me but watching and listening to this I'm wishing I hadn't been so narrow minded as to bypass post Hugh Stranglers...just brilliant.

[@alanday7583]

Me too.

[@cootman]

I am like you MrAich69.I saw them so many times from 1980-1988 but sort of gave up on them when Hugh left and it's only when I saw them on the Alice Cooper tour that I got all nostalgic for those times. Rattus was the first LP I bought with my own money in 1977 aged 12. Great times.

[@tenerifereddog3943]

This is my favourite line up of The Stranglers. I’ve seen all of the line up changes over the years and felt the band had lost its way a little bit up until Baz joined. He has put a massive injection of energy into the band. Jet Black once said “if anyone deserves to be in a band called The Stranglers, it’s Baz”. Can’t believe we’ll never see Dave again, the man was a pure genius. 💔💔💔

[@janburton6235]

Me too for a short time

[@mattyboywalker9094]

Baz is stunning

[@jackiejones8000]

I love The Stranglers with Hugh cornwell and that is the stranglers lineup I will always remember but I've got to admit The Stranglers with baz warne is brillant aswell! And giants is actually my 3rd favourite stranglers album, Baz Is never going to be as good as Hugh cornwell but He's still great and he's a unbelievable guitarist.

[@stewartwest347]

Agree, Baz has just been amazing as the vocalist.

[@TelexToTexel]

Thanks Hugh for all the memories, great to see Baz Warne carrying on the legacy in style!

[@nigelkimberley3974]

I like that. One of the best ways to credit both men in equal parts . It puts the argument to bed.😊

[@TelexToTexel]

Baz Warne (Toy Dolls) was a genius signing by The Stranglers, this gig goes to show that.

[@armiikonen1161]

Just love this band & this concert....I`ve been a Stranglers fan since the late 70`s and just LOVE their songs...especially from their early years....THE MEN IN BLACK....greetings from Finland...

[@kentwood9821]

Baz is really great at capturing Hugh's licks and still making them his own. God bless the Stranglers, all of them!

[@tablettetactile7108]

Un groupe définitivement parmi les plus grands. Concert juste énorme, j'aurais adoré y être.

[@kevinadamson7571]

Unique inimitable music of the Stranglers as good today as back then.

[@jamespryceaviation]

Legends, probably the best concert ever.

[@richardolds2349]

Just majic the best band our band ,

[@Sakkir_Stahma]

I feel like I've stumbled into a parallel universe where Al Murray has slimmed down and joined the Stranglers on guitar, while the local pub darts champion has replaced Greenfield on the keys. Stranglers are some of my all time heroes but I lost interest after "Feline". Certainly after Hugh left. This is astonishing. Fair play to that Baz Warne, he takes Hugh's place with real gusto. I never knew. What a great band. Love em.

[@neilmurrell281]

Was about to say the same thing. Baz does a great job. Not sure if anyone can fill Dave Greenfields shoes though.

[@wildphil64]

Fair play to Baz

[@blueshorecreative3146]

Dave's keys were so fluid and melodic...and unique.

[@kenmillwall1885]

Love the stranglers was 17 in 1977 and saw them at the roundhouse and the rainbow fantastic times went to the 100 club vortex and the marquee best times of my life my favourite band along with the clash. wish I had my spikey hair still .

[@micklucas9771]

The stranglers were the 1st band that I ever got into as a 12yr old back in the early 80's. I heard 'hanging around' on a old cassette tape knocking about my house....'skin deep' just came out and I was hooked on em. Spent all my spending money on their vinyl back catalogue...brilliant but no lyrics. So a little later in the early 80's I stole all the inlay covers of their newly released old cd's from a well known high st record shop but couldn't afford to buy the CD inside. I got caught but let off cos basically I'd just stole some card lol. I was gutted when Hugh left in 1990....started seeing em live with Paul Roberts...some good gigs but on reflection he didn't fit. Then welcome Baz....wow!!!!!! Back to the raw Stranglers sound as this gig proves. Absolutely awesome...and long may it continue. I still miss Jet though😢 LONG LIVE THE STRANGLERS.

[@martinblack781]

Baz is as close to Hugh as they came.

[@nasdkhan254]

I saw the Stranglers 4 Times. 3 times with Hugh & this show. This was the best show by a country mile

[@beefheart1410]

Hugh Cornwell has said that he never felt his guitar was mixed high enough up in the mix or given enough body on Stranglers' recordings. I obviously wouldn't change a thing on any of those old Stranglers records even given the chance; they're the recordings we all know and love........ but, listening to the mix and guitar tones throughout this gig here, I think he may have had a point to be honest. The guitar sounds great all the way through this gig.

[@cushieaudio]

their music just gets better with age, they've been my fav band since 1980 I reckon. My mate had to drum them in to me though. I am so thankful he persisted

[@DannyBoi2112]

Jet Black is such a solid drummer, sad not many people talk about him much.

[@andrewward6702]

Your spot on, he was such a a great drummer and very underrated by the media and many other bands, it was a great loss losing Jet, you'd have to like the Strangler's other wise you might know who he was and he really was a fantastic drummer RIP Jet.

[@markaudette7016]

Back in the late 70’s they were a breath of fresh air. I still love their music and Dave was a fantastic keyboard player and probably the most underrated ever.

[@DXBCI]

I have to say, this version of the Stranglers are exceptional.

[@bingoace]

always smiling. They looked too serious before Hugh left I have to admit

[@Paulo1975ish]

Sometimes bring me fantastic memories, my fav song cheers from brazil rip dave

[@mickmullins4257]

Talk about enthusiasm! I reckon they'd perform for nowt. They love it ! WOW. Top notch.

[@kevinshaw1387]

Two gone now - but the Stranglers continue writing and performing great music .They are true survivors.

[@stevesweeney127]

I love them it's out body experience , there music brilliant 😎😎😎😎

[@mattyboywalker9094]

What a gig and dave you will be very very much missed on the final tour . So so sad he was so so underrated should have been up.there as a keyboard wizard

[@adrianburnemdown5313]

what a great concert of the classic songs...they were never better than this with their music....1977....rockin the classics....the days are going to move real fast...we know that nothings gonna last...

[@keithsutton693]

so them every were in the day.and this is the bass that keeps you alive

[@anitagibbs8780]

Brilliant upload. Just saw them in Adelaide 18 April 2023. Long live!

[@Missdoubletrouble541]

Who replaced Dave?

[@foxyvibes1646]

Super Stranglers saw them live at the Trabendo - Paris....Great Band !!

[@bingoace]

Awesome. I got this on DVD. The band are livelier than ever x

[@johnbrown6012]

Superb album!!! Great bass player!!!

[@buney]

Used to hang out with these boys in Guildford. Stranglers at the Civic Hall.. The best days!!

[@GBSavate]

I was their paperboy when they were renting flat in Gfd, went along to many of their early band practices at Shalford Scout Hut....

[@kevinadamson5768]

Brilliant recording and sound of a brilliant band.

[@quintork4100]

im realing in hate for myself for missing these gigs greenfield and black are truly the maddest pieces in the jigsaw of punk and this legend that learnt all the songs as a fan is incredible , jean is a ninja nuff said my best band xxxx rip greenfield the greatest keyboard player of our time x

[@simtimbod]

Absolutely brillliant! Wish I had been there.

[@patrickkearney2338]

Saw the lads in Brisbane last night. Bit late for work, was able to hear by lunch but am officially too old to pogo! Head pulverised by JJs; bass waves for 2 hrs. Had not seen em since Reading Rock in early 80s and they did not disappoint - feckin ripper!

[@ramsey633]

the singers got big shoes to fill but hes doing a good job still going strong

[@spudboy5]

One of my all time favourite bands

[@unclebarbar]

Thanks for sharing this - saw the "New" stranglers for the first time after a 20 year absence - and they were brilliant!

[@Paul.in.Ireland]

RIP Dave... LEGEND!

[@michellerobertson8241]

Brilliant concert, Baz is the man!!

[@gel6988]

Sublime. That base... and while I miss Dave, this cat can freaking bring it!

[@brad42948]

Great songs are great songs, are great songs 😊

[@hawkjos3]

Amazing, amazing. This makes me so happy. What a power, what a performance. Thanks!!!!

[@terry7473]

Was at a Night club in Chelsea in 1977 and a DJ playing records....and i couldnt get this song out of my head....went back there two weeks later and the same DJ there.....I had no idea the group or the song but i half sung ....But the moneys no good. Just get a grip on yourself... And he says right away ...The Stranglers... Got the name and titel Rattus Norvegicus1V Went and got the LP and that was that. The rest is history.... What a whack then and now....

[@bartlettandbosc]

He's actually a really good Hugh Cornwell isn't he? He's really good. I never knew that. Makes me wanna hear the stuff they've done with that dude as well, now. Like, stuff they've written. JJ's bass is ABSOLUTELY the greatest bass sound and style in rock and roll EVER and forever will be. That bass cannot be bettered.

[@alexanderfuentes7765]

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[@samyandkitty8399]

JJ and his bass no, lead bass tunes , they aren’t just rhythms they are like other guys use lead guitar if anyone understands my bizarre comment you know how awesome jj is

[@daveroche6522]

Aye - JJs sound was described as 'barracuda bass' back in the day. Horslips will always be my favourite band (yes, I'm Irish), with the Stranglers being a very, very, close second (havin' said that, they remain my favourite English band). Very difficult to nominate a 'best album' - they all improve (from a starting rating of excellent) with each and every listening; my go-to albums are Meninblack and Hughs genuinely superb Nosferatu - difficult to beat Raven though. All together now; "Peelers whistle in the distance......". Sweet!

[@bartlettandbosc]

@@daveroche6522 Nosferatu is a masterpiece. One day the respect will be plenty.

[@andyhumphreys4316]

I was there. One of those gigs you'll never forget. Sceptical about Baz having left the band of my youth behind for too many years. Scepticism unfounded. What a gig, including the tech problems which, curiously, made it even better. Unforgettable. Unlike the Pistols at Brixton a couple of weeks later - a totally forgettable cash-in gig.

[@enriqueaguilar729]

THIS BAND ITS REALLY AWESOME AND ADICTIVE , TOTALLY ENERGETICAL SOUND FROM THE BEGINNING TILL THE END. PEOPLE SHOULD KNOW HOW IMPORTANT THEY WERE IN THE EIGHTIES AND THEIR LEGACY, EVEN THEY ALSO ARE SETTING UP TODAY.....!!!!

[@41lauraa]

Great recording of a fantastic gig. The energy , tightness and musicianship are still there even though the line up has changed a few times. It's full of highlights and a great setlist. My personal favourites are Dave drinking whilst playing the solo on No More Heroes and the crowd shouting 2-3-4 at the silent bar on Go Buddy Go . It's audience participation at it's warmest and brings back memories of seeing them live from Feb '81on until Hugh left. It's interesting to read so many comments about his departure here. I wasn't all that surprised that Hugh left because every time I saw them he seemed to get less and less interested and intense. I also thought their albums got weaker progressively from The Raven onwards. He was much more likely to smile at me in the crowd than JJ and always nice to chat to so I forgave and understood him for quitting. Baz also seems very likeable but of course he will never be Hugh . But I remember when tthey added the brass section and those gigs didn't seem like the Stranglers either. I felt like things were changing and missed them as a 4 piece live. Still , this is a great trip down memory lane and it's always great to see and hear Stranglers gigs.

[@micmac1121]

Man, this show had the magic, they laid down in the hall , the "live version! So glad I saw you in NYC in 86. " Life shows no Mercy"!

[@francoisjohannson139]

I saw them 82 in Erlangen

[@killforpeae69]

I was there the ritz

[@alexbrown-ks1hq]

the greatest band ever

[@fronnie64]

best band ever

[@RTD553]

Amazing musicianship.

[@adriansymcox1641]

best band in the world

[@antonionovo6665]

Adrian Symcox ok, but with huhg. The hugh years were magic

[@markjohnson1224]

What an audience, what an audience!

[@beefheart1410]

I'll say one thing for Baz Warn, he's a much tighter guitarist live than Hugh Cornwell was. I know on stage sound is much, much better now than it was back in Cornwell's day and that, performing the lines / parts isn't the same as writing them as well but, still, he is good. His voice is good as well (the screams on "Sometimes" at this gig here are fantastic!). Now, I'm one of those that thinks only the Black, Burnell, Cornwell, Greenfield line up is actually The Stranglers (I loved them since I was a Kid in 78 and grew up with them as one of my favourite bands so, I'm not likely to change on this viewpoint) but, failing having that "original" line up, there's not much wrong with this chap at all is there!?

[@mortengottschalck]

Nothing wrong with him, agreed.

[@CountLesPaul]

He's doing an absolutely flawless job...Don't miss Hugh a bit

[@dumpwoodhere]

He's doing a great job but Hugh was a brilliant unique guitar player who was probably overshadowed by the superb bass and keyboard but his underlying guitar sound is vital to the sound of the Stranglers. I miss him.

[@iainwallington474]

@@CountLesPaul sorry not sorry bollocks

[@jeffreythomas4283]

Agree with that

[@jayne591]

RIP Dave Greenfield!

[@Strabo55]

Love It, Brilliant, what more can you say.

[@whitedwarf13]

amazing performance. killer.

[@lewisnoble8473]

stranglers forever!

[@jeanfrancoislabedz7491]

C'est un super souvenir

[@MegaSkull77]

Brilliant !!!!

[@justinnsky]

Bass is infectious.

[@suffolkfox4654]

I was at the first one 30 years ago. I would have bust myself to be at this one. They were just as good. Same atmosphere. Same songs. Amazing band. Real men. Real very sexy men playing great rock..

[@robertbanksbankd979]

seen them ulster hall 78-80 ? can.t mind a buddy of mine bought me ticket to c them belfast about 5-6years ago enjoyed them didn.t stop dancing whole time magil

[@EduardoDiNapoli66]

I appreciate this man, though, It really gave me some deep emotions and you can tell he feels the Stranglers music from inside. Good Job !