The Stranglers United Kingdom

added over 17 years ago by joolz
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Prog Status: 1977: Non-Prog, 1981: Prog-Adjacent, 2004: Non-Prog and 2006: Prog-Adjacent
Review by joolz published over 17 years ago
Awesome Prog-Adj Rock/New Age

"An ambitious concept album documenting an alternative view of some biblical stories full of interesting and inventive music. Minimalist guitar lines and new-age synth figures form a musical stage for Cornwell's familiar voice, often delivered in a semi-sung fashion. This is all underpinned by the band's trademark grumbling basslines and forceful drumming that bears heavily on 'tribal' kicks & toms rather than conventional patterns with snares. You'll find a number of unusual time signatures too.

It's certainly different, and very inventive. Back in 1981 this was an often played favourite of mine, but it's 80s new-wave values feel somewhat dated now. Worth investigating if only for the excellent 'Just Like Nothing On Earth' and Cornwell's alternative Lord's Prayer in 'Hallow To Our Men'."

Review by joolz published over 17 years ago
Suite XVI 2006
Awesome Prog-Adj Rock

"Early impressions: don't be fooled by the name - this is a wonderfully powerful rock record, full of 'originality', spunky and aggressive yet intelligent with many Prog touches. It is the sound of a band rejuvenated, re-discovering the combination of energy and inventiveness that propelled them in earlier years. Greenfield's classic organ is definitely back as a key element of the sound, along with Burnel's growling bass, though neither is used to excess.

Norfolk Coast was a good heavy rock record, but this is a significant step forward and should appeal to open-minded Prog lovers who like their Rock to have balls. Good songs. Wonderful arrangements."

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