- Format: PAL
- Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
- Number of discs: 1
- Classification: Exempt
- Studio: Sanctuary
- DVD Release Date: 20 Dec 1999
- Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B00004D0D4
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 79,017 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
From the moment I heard Peaches in the music charts back in 1977 I became an instant follower of The Stranglers. It has been a long time since Hugh Cornwell left the band (1990) and although I very much enjoy Paul Roberts' more lively performance as lead singer, it is great to look back and see Hugh again and the band as they were. Just a night or so before this concert at Alexander Palace I saw them at The Hummingbird in Birmingham; the format on this DVD is slightly different from what I recall of the tour and I suspect that this concert has been edited and shortened (unfortunately taking out one or two really good bits!!) which is my only disappointment. This DVD along with Friday the Thirteenth and Euro Live is a must for any fan - turn the lights out, turn the sound up and the only thing that is missing is somebody treading on your boots, not knoing how much longer you can stand up at the front row and the smell of sweaty bodies!! Combine what you see on the DVD with your memory and you've got some great entertainment.
14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I bought this expecting to re-live those halcyon days spent in the company of the Stranglers at various concerts in the early 1980's. Alas this disc reveals a lack-lustre performance with poor setlist and none of the menacing sparkle which characterised the band's earlier performances. Both Hugh and JJ seem bored and put little effort into their performances.
The additional guitarist can't decide whether he is in the band or not and the whole thing consists of solo performances of little merit. The Stranglers were a fantastic band - their albums up to and including La Folie are all brilliant, but they turned MOR and flaccid and this is reflected in the performance here.
A big letdown from a great group. I believe that this was the last show before Hugh left them - the tension shows!
Buy the albums instead - they are still as fresh as ever!
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I have seen the Stranglers more often than I can remember. And this was the worst of the concerts I have ever seen. You could tell Hugh & JJ were just not interested. A brilliant way to start with 'Toiler', but they blew it by trying to be too musical. They were always far better when belting it out with a snarl & aggression e.g. when JJ's bass broke down at the Hammersmith Palais and they stormed back on stage with the best version of '5 Minutes' ever. I am still a huge fan, but this gig was a low point. Buy something else by the greatest band earth.
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If u r a stranglers fan and u own a DVD player then u have to have this DVD. I owned the said concert on VHS, and to be honest on VHS it is CRAP. Read more
Published on 13 Jun 2000 by psycho@technicalserv.fsnet.co.uk
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