{"id":2997,"date":"2018-03-27T14:10:05","date_gmt":"2018-03-27T14:10:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/eitc.elvisintheclouds.co.uk\/eitc\/?p=2997"},"modified":"2018-03-27T16:44:14","modified_gmt":"2018-03-27T16:44:14","slug":"stranglers-glive-260318","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eitc.elvisintheclouds.co.uk\/eitc\/stranglers-glive-260318\/","title":{"rendered":"Gig Review – The Stranglers Glive Guildford – 260318"},"content":{"rendered":"
Dispensing with the normal preamble on matters temporal, lest it become an almost perfunctory obligation\u2026 Besides, last I remember Mr Bloogs was in possession of the sugar tongs and using them to great effect. Both current and previous ramblings about time and other matters aside, let us begin at that place, which after all else is considered, we shall call the beginning or possibly the start, the outset, the get go, on your marks etc Etc EiTC\u2026<\/em><\/pre>\n
The Stranglers\/Therapy Glive Guildford 26th March 2018<\/h4>\n
Now much as I like to get out on tour, probably as much as the next Stranglers obsessive\u2026 Sometimes events conspire to reduce the possibility of such aspirations. Such has been the case with the Definitive Tour and yours truly. All of which makes the one date that I (did) do even more crucial.<\/p>\n
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In fact, it is my experience that this focus or one pointed awareness if you will, served to sharpen the senses and make this event appear greater than the sum of it\u2019s whole (not bad for a Monday night in Guildford as they and in fact almost everybody else seems to say, so it must be true).<\/p>\n
You can please some of the people\u2026<\/h4>\n
With The Stranglers having such a vast back catalogue to draw from, it must make for a difficult job to narrow down the song selection to a 90-minute (or thereabouts) set. Personally, I think they do a great job of mixing it up. Also, with this being the only show for me this tour, (my) perceived experience of some of the material usually taken for granted was somehow more tangible and heightened. For example, on Peaches the quality of the musical structure and timelessness of this song really hit home. And the instrumental section of Walk on By was perfection in itself.<\/p>\n
But what about the review?\u2026<\/h4>\n
Having landed in the charmed hamlet of Guildford along with Bruv and Neph#2 we rendezvoused in India with Guildford Lil at a very busy but equally efficient Moloncho. Suitable sustenance consumed we went on to Glive where we encountered once more the drunken staircase and a full house of eager punters ready for the entertainment in black.<\/p>\n
\"\"<\/a>We caught the last couple of numbers of support act Therapy and they came across and went down well.<\/p>\n
\"\"<\/a>Suddenly the venue was crammed to the gunnels as the lights dimmed, Waltzinblack ensued and Bosh! Cufew! Fantastic opener, they nailed it. Ooh cool video and light show\u2026<\/p>\n
\"\"<\/a>Both band and crowd appeared in good form and made for a most enjoyable evening. Highlights, the whole lot of course but to Narrow it down somewhat: Curfew, Harry, WoB, Bear Cage (clearly a live classic and hopefully a new mainstay for the set \u2013 anthemic crowd pleaser on the chorus front), Relentless, JLNOE and more\u2026<\/p>\n
Watertight\u2026<\/h4>\n
New song Water stood up well, having already seen\/heard a few of the social media clips, it was even better live. Interesting rhythmically (is this 6\/8?) and melodically, it\u2019ll be great to see how it evolves. There were some interesting guitar licks toward the end of the intro, it would be nice to hear these explored further or perhaps developed in to a mid-section encompassing or nodding at the outro\u2026 but once again further rambling, in short fab! Please let\u2019s have more new stuff played live.
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\nTime playing its tricks again we were at the point of bone-liquefying bass which could only mean NMH and subsequent home time!
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\nTip top\u2026<\/p>\n
Over\u2026<\/p>\n
Words and Images: <\/strong>EiTC.<\/p>\n
Bonus<\/strong>:<\/p>\n
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