Review

by Adam K

great gig

The Stranglers wearing suits and ties, performing at the Royal Albert Hall, in front of a 18 piece all female string orchestra -can this possibly work. The answer is unquestionably yes. This is a very enjoyable performance, with excellent standard of photography, so you really feel like you're at the gig. The music is a nice blend of old classics, and stuff that was new to me. Of the oldies Down in the Sewer is the highlight, with front man Paul doing a very passable rat impression! The 'newer' stuff includes the excellent Still Life, and Thrown Away, the latter with a strong bass from JJ in the best Stranglers tradition. Sound recording quality is generally difficult to fault. The string orchestra seems a bit odd at first, and gets a few whistles from the audience, but grows on you after a few viewings.