As part of their severance deal, the Stranglers were forced to release a greatest hits collection, The Collection 19771982. After many years of health problems, Black died on 6 December 2022 at the age of 84.[61]. For The Stranglers it was the beginning of theirs. But reading the Telegraph every day? Anyway, as soon as we started making the album, studios blew up, tour buses broke down and gigs became riots. The opening guitar riff is joined by Jean-Jacques Burnels signature clunking bass guitar in a six-and-a-half minute song which had to undergo a radio edit, which was a shame, as the middle Manzarek Light My Fire style keyboard section is superb. Youll find him on twitter @NeilWaite1, These are some of Neils other topper-posts on 70s UK bands: The Undertones, Ruts, Stiff Little Fingers, Ian Dury, The Clash, Siouxsie and the Banshees, Sex Pistols, Buzzcocks . [8][9], Before forming the band, "Jet Black" (real name Brian Duffy) was in his mid-30s. Paul remained for the next four albums: Stranglers In The Night, About Time, Written In Red and Coup de Grace. That was about 11 minutes long and it was a suite. You can feel the keyed-up vibe as Cornwell confronts a heckler and appeals to the crowd to stop spitting. This was recorded with the intention of building on their "cult" status in America. The single releases in this period, including Skin Deep, the Kinks All Day And All Of The Night and 96 Tears, were good, though Always The Sun stands out as the best. A subscription makes a thoughtful gift for both family and friends. Peasant in the Big Shitty JJ: Not at first. I had a bank account, and I went in and the teller was a young girl with streaks of green in her hair. B5. They're just hanging around. [20] Their early influences included pre-punk psychedelic rock bands such as the Doors[21][22] and the Music Machine. The alleged serial killer's methods are brutal, cold, and repetitive, practically . Im not certain either of us will remember that far back. We headed into a surreal, dark, necromantic abyss. Unlike some other punk albums, it had great sound and musicianship. [54][55], In 2014, the band celebrated their fortieth birthday with a Ruby Tour, throughout the UK and Europe. Black: That's true. Giants and Gems, the Stranglers' 40th anniversary 11-CD box set, is out on Parlophone on 24 March. I wrote I Feel Like a Wog which was meant to be ironic not racist. Peaches is about men ogling bikini-clad girls; Golden Brown, their most successful single, released in 1982, is melodic and repetitive about heroin, a girl, or what? Concert divided into separate tracks by Live Bootlegs Blog. [29], During their appearance at the University of Surrey on the BBC TV programme Rock Goes to College on 19 October 1978, the group walked off stage because an agreement to make tickets available to non-university students had not been honoured. Walk on by remains one of my favourite bass laden tracks. I lived off tomatoes, walking seven miles to get them from a farm outside Guildford. But you can tell by just listening to the music. And 25 to identify Duchess. The album was another change in musical direction, this time influenced by European music. READ MORE: Brit baffled after finding 'repulsive snake-like remains' on Egyptian beach. They were all in the front row watching the show. Dude stole the spotlight, absolutely undeserving of such cool epithet. We ask for your permission before anything is loaded, as they may be using cookies and other technologies. They are just shitty little parasites. But a great song. After a couple of solo outings by Cornwell and Burnel in 1979, The Raven, their fourth studio album, was released. In the end, we gave up and told the crowd: "We're really sorry. It was the first Stranglers album to feature acoustic guitars, and it was on this album that Jet Black began to use electronic drum kits. During an interview with Janice Long, on BBC Radio Wales, on 10 July 2018, Burnel revealed that Black continued to be in fairly poor health and had suffered a minor stroke earlier in 2018. In 2000, Ellis left the band and a new guitarist, Baz Warne, was recruited. Im good enough to con people with my repertoire, but any real classical guitarist would see right through me., Nevertheless, the Stranglers were one of the few punk bands who could play. Burnel's long-term friend, Wilko Johnson, was invited to bring The Wilko Johnson band on the tour. The Stranglers. England and Wales company registration number 2008885. One is a prog rock titan who saw the writing on the wall in 1977. The latest tour is our biggest-selling ever. Speaking both as a Stranglers fan and as a brown lad, regarding I Feel Like A Wog, it has to be remembered that in the 70s the word was in common usage and its use certainly didnt mark anyone down as a racist, and as you say, it clearly ISNT racist. Check whether you frequently need to defend yourself as not racist. No More Heroes goes well beyond the boundaries of good taste in its efforts to outshock its audience. He was in a rhythm and blues band called I kicked up a fracas because I couldn't get served any food and the hotel threatened to call the police, who turned up with machine guns again to escort us on to the next plane. Burnel: It was an artistic decision to seewhat would happen. "[6], Keyboard player Dave Greenfield died on 3 May 2020 after contracting COVID-19 while receiving treatment for a heart ailment. I remember Joe Strummer crying on my shoulder when we were the first band to support Patti Smith and the Ramones. Burnel took time out from the Stranglers to fly out to Japan at short notice and join ARB to cover the tour, including appearing at the 'All Japan Rock Festival' at Hibaya park, becoming the first non-Japanese to ever appear at the festival. Your email address will not be published. crazed killer cousins better known as the Hillside Stranglers; and the Beanes, a fteenth-century cave-dwelling clan with an insatiable appetite for human esh HOW THEY KILL: They shoot, stab, and strangle. On our first album, the nearest thing we had to a prog rock song was this four-part piece called Down In The Sewer. But were finishing as we started, for the most recent release, Giants, is one of their best. Some might say pretentious, but am I meant to be a thicko, or monosyllabic like a footballer, just because I beat people up? When he doesnt like whats happening in The "Meninblack" track from The Raven is the "Two Sunspots" soundtrack slowed down.[38]. Not too many bands could sound equally authentic singing about Leon Trotsky and little girls. Their debut album, "Aurora", was released in 2018. The set list was the same as the 1977 concert, with the addition of a couple of more recent songs as a final encore. The band hadn't even noticed I hadn't been in the studio. First pressings of The Raven sleeve came with a 3D holographic image. Take the p***s out of me as much as you like, he adds, laughing. English rock band (New Wave, Punk, Rock), formed as the Guildford Stranglers on 11 September 1974 in Guildford, Surrey, UK. I like your haircut! Then a year later I remember having a punch-up with Steve and Paul and Paul Simonon from The Clash at the old Dingwalls. On their sellout UK tour they were supported by Goldblade. Scoring 23 UK top 40 singles and 19 UK top 40 albums to date in a career spanning five decades, the Stranglers are one of the longest-surviving bands to have originated in the UK punk scene. When I was a kid Id go and see bands like Peter Greens Fleetwood Mac and Black Cat Bones, who became Free, and I felt that kind of vibe in Dr Feelgood. But [label boss] Ahmet Ertegun came to us and said: I dont know how much longer I can keep funding records like this. We realised that this was the last bastion of prog rock as we knew it. [31] The scene included bands such as Friction, and they became friends with the band, Red Lizard, who they invited back to London, where the band became known as Lizard. Talk about pushing buttons. [49], On 4 November 2007, the band (with Black) played a sell-out gig at the Roundhouse in Camden, North London, marking the thirtieth anniversary of their headline run at the same venue in 1977. Jet Black (drums and percussion), Jean Jacques Burnel (bass and vocals), Hugh Cornwell (guitars and vocals), Dave Greenfield (keyboards and vocals). It became a hit, charting at No.7 in July 1982. Rattus Norvegicus (1977) was among one of the first punk albums I heard. JJ cancels a first meeting near his holiday home in Montauroux, south of France (he has another house in Chiswick, west London) because he doesnt want to risk riding his Triumph motorbike in a predicted storm. People working for us dropped dead. A proposed gig in Moscow was announced and then cancelled due to visa difficulties, but a mini-tour of the UK took place in July. I have a thick skin. He pauses, and adds smiling, And now my girlfriend has saved me from being an old rou, which would not have been a pretty sight. Back to the Volvo and safety. Youll find him on twitter. Their sixteenth release aptly named Suite XVI was disappointing. The event is recorded on the DVD Rattus at the Roundhouse. Bring on the Nubiles your username. Rok It to the Moon. Future Publishing Limited Quay House, The Ambury, I wasnt entirely sold on a punk band with an organ on the first album, but it absolutely works here, arriving at a psychedelic punk sound that manages to be highbrow and lowbrow at the same time. He knows hes lucky to be alive. It was a refreshing disc, especially Big Thing Coming, with its razor sharp guitar intro. [46] In his autobiography, Cornwell stated that he felt that the Stranglers were a spent force creatively, and cited various examples of his increasingly acrimonious relationship with his fellow band-members, particularly Burnel. The band then played gigs throughout Europe, ending in November. [Review] The Stranglers: Stranglers IV (Rattus Norvegicus) (1977), [Review] The Stranglers: Greatest Hits 1977-1990 (1990), [Review] The Stranglers: No More Heroes (1977). The song "Let me Down Easy" was used as the opening credits theme for Hardcore Henry. But all was not lost and that classic sound re-emerged when Baz Warne replaced Paul Roberts in 2000. The song itself sings about people who say they are your friend, but they will not be able to help you when you are in a crisis. Bitching The Stranglers. The property once filled with retail interest now resembles The Stranglers' hit track Ghost Town, leaving residents devastated. He had contracted COVID-19 while in hospital for a heart ailment. You destroyed the hotel restaurant! and if it aint negative racism, can someone somewhere collate the information and put it in an Burning Up Time - The Stranglers and Hugh Cornwell Unofficial Forums We thrived on being disliked, but you cant make a profession out of rebellion. Summing up their contribution to popular music, critic Dave Thompson later wrote: "From bad-mannered yobs to purveyors of supreme pop delicacies, the group was responsible for music that may have been ugly and might have been crude but it was never, ever boring. ! We used to get called hippies because we smoked dope. [66] "Always The Sun" was used for a tv and radio campaign by insurance company Sun Alliance in 1992 and 1993. Stranglers, an original 12-part weekly documentary podcast from Stitcher and Northern Light Productions, is a fascinating, contemporary audio investigation of the Boston Strangler story. So, 1977: was it fun? Menu. I do remember the Yes singer [Jon Anderson], though. We were thrown out by the bouncers and it continued in the courtyard. In Peaches: A Chronicle Of The Stranglers 1974-1990, Robert Endeacott mentions that the artist was recruited in the summer of 1975.The logo was used for the band's very first release from January 1977, and probably already before that, on posters etc. After some gigs, we'd pile out and sleep in a field, surrounded by cows. The first album was produced by Martin Rushent (who continued to work with them through 1979's live LP). more dangerous than ever as Khlit teams up with Abdul to thwart a gang of kidnappers, stamp out a cult of stranglers, save the dazzling Retha, and . [42] Sung in French, it received negligible airplay and charted at No.47. They take risks and thats pretty cool". 11 in Australia and No. Despite this success, the follow-up single "Sweet Smell of Success" only reached No.65. NOTE: Shoegaze/dream pop band from Belgium. I Feel Like a Wog The album features the single 'And If You Should See Dave.', an honest tribute to their much-missed . Their first album, Rattus Norvegicus was released in 1977 which was the year that punk took off, . Today our story is about how violent ideologies can lead to horrifying ends, and that even the love and diligence of devoted parents can't always triumph over evil. Re-released on expanded compact disc in 1987 in the UK (EMI, CDP 7 46613 2) with one bonus track. The band began several years before the Punk explosion in Britain, originating from prepunk Blues, Jazz and Psychedelic Rock backgrounds; their sound was much more technically skilled and literate than their contemporaries, and they were one of the few Punk bands to make . Photography by Trevor Rogers. The Stranglers - Hanging around live 1978 (HQ) You need something to kick against. The band was accused of being sexist and racist. The band tour until 29 March. Peasant in the Big Shitty is the other, and its easily the best vocal performance on the album. Before that, we were unknown in France. In order to post comments, please make sure JavaScript and Cookies are enabled, and reload the page. Dismissing or ignoring people of color and their contributions. The Stranglers is known for Hardcore Henry (2015), Away We Go (2009) and Killer Elite (2011). English rock band (New Wave, Punk, Rock), formed as the Guildford Stranglers on 11 September 1974 in Guildford, Surrey, UK. We were touring together recently, driving around in the same car, listening to all sorts of music. The Stranglers recorded three more albums with Cornwell: Aural Sculpture, Dreamtime and 10. The second time was your fault. A lot of blokes were envious because I had a different one every night. Both characterize punk as a movement with distinctly anti-authoritarian and cosmopolitan leanings, almost to the point of naivet. We were aware of punk. The Stranglers of Bombay: Directed by Terence Fisher. Aural Sculpture was only a moderate success in the UK album charts, peaking at No.14 in November 1984. Highlights were Sugar Bullets and In Heaven She Walks. It took me 20 years to find out what Davey was. Jean-Jacques Burnel: Well, for me it was the start. I bought the album for the weird but strangely enjoyable Waltzinblack, but this unsuccessful experiment surely signalled the end of the line. Directed by Russell Mulcahy.www.thestranglers.co.ukwww.facebook.com. Neil Waite, a teacher of 24 years, has written a number of posts for Toppermost. At first La Folie charted lower than any other Stranglers studio album, and the first single taken from it, "Let Me Introduce You to the Family", only charted at No.42. In 1990 Cornwell left, claiming the band was a spent force. I would like to think the Stranglers were more punk plus and then some. They had 24 top 40 singles, 17 top 40 albums, sold about 40 million records, more than the Clash or the Sex Pistols, which is respectable for an edgy band. Scoring 23 UK top 40 singles and 19 UK top 40 albums to date in a career spanning five decades, the Stranglers are one of the longest-surviving bands to have originated in the UK punk scene.. Dave [Greenfield, Stranglers keyboards] had John Lydon up against the ice-cream van. Surprisingly, given the fences that divided them back then, when the two men meet they greet each like old friends. Has there been a bit of rewriting of history? I had started to lose interest in the band as this was the time of the Undertones debut, which hit me like a tidal wave. It was another concept album, which didnt help. Dead Ringer [33][34][35] Burnel toured with ARB for 5 weeks and played on two studio tracks, "Yellow Blood" and "Fight it Out", both of which appeared on the RCA Victor ARB album Yellow Blood. There was a new record company at the time that had taken us over because they have swallowed up our previous record company. Our keyboard player, Dave Greenfield, was a prog rocker, though. Wrong. But weve just taken two years to make our latest album [Giants, 2012]. This was followed by a non-album single, "Bear Cage", backed with "Shah Shah a Go Go" from The Raven. Because everyone was broke and tight, speed was the drug of choice because it was cheap. Originally comprised of Hugh Cornwell (vocals, guitar), J.J. Burnel (bass, vocals), Brian Duffy aka Jet Black (drums) and Hans Wrmling (keys); Wrmling left the band when he moved back to Sweden in 1975 . [36], In 1979, one of the Stranglers' two managers advised them to break up as he felt that the band had lost direction, but this idea was dismissed and they parted company with their management team. 1 and 3 seem meh when Ryuki is already known as The Dragon King. They are individuals who appear to be trustworthy on the surface but in reality they are not. From then on,we played to packed houses. Black ceased performing on stage with the band after some partial-set appearances in March 2015, although he remained an official member of the band until his retirement was confirmed in 2018. RW: No. Im anti a few things, like trying to impose democracy on the rest of the world. At the end of 1983, ARB's bassist was imprisoned, leaving the band with a problem for their forthcoming tour. [68] "Golden Brown" was used to advertise Ore-Ida french fries and later used in Waitrose's 2008 Christmas campaign. I was living with my girlfriend, Tracy, who shared her flat with a stripper called Linda. Produced by Martin Rushent; engineered by Alan Winstanley; mixed by Doug Bennett. : Cant Get There From Here (1985). Interesting read. Its less than U2, but theyre boring and smug. Your email address will not be published. Answer (1 of 4): "skin deep" refers to people who are superficial. Burnel: One night, I was so blissed out Ithought it would be wonderful to die. [43] The track listing for The Collection 19771982 included the new single "Strange Little Girl", which had originally been recorded on a demo in '74 and rejected by EMI. Id seen it coming a few years earlier when I saw The Tubes and took them to A&M, who signed them. The songs are tuneful and well produced and above all we return to the original sound, though more refined, with Greenfields brilliant keyboard lines and Burnels clunky bass. All the singles and albums of STRANGLERS, peak chart positions, career stats, week-by-week chart runs and latest news. After the somewhat forgettable English Towns, the band ends thing on a classy note with School Mam: a song about an aging female principal who dies after masturbating while watching a teacher have sex with a student. As Lenin said [actually, Karl Marx], From each according to his needs, to each according to his ability. Straighten Out B1. Here is his reply: 'I feel like a Wog' is an anti-racist song. Heres how it works. Now, he says, I argue the case for constitutional monarchy, which I never thought Id do. It was also named as "record of the week" on BBC Radio 2, despite the station not previously playing music associated with the punk genre. I remember thinking I wouldnt be buying any more Stranglers albums (though naturally I was fooling myself). The Stranglers have more appeal to me now than at the time. Released: 16 September 1977 [3] No More Heroes is the second studio album by English new wave band the Stranglers. And nobody turns a blind eye. The Stranglers achieved something of a critical and popular renaissance in 2004[47][48] with the album Norfolk Coast and a subsequent sell-out tour, together with their first Top-40 hit (No. The album opens boldly with the track "I Feel Like A Wog" which on the surface would be seen as racist, however, the band stated that this was not the case at all, saying that the . Slow Crush - Live @ Ancienne Belgique, Brussels, Belgium, 24-04-2021. Formed as the Guildford Stranglers in Guildford, Surrey, in early 1974, they originally built a following within the mid-1970s . A harmonizer was used to treat Burnel's vocal on the track "Meninblack", the recording of which led to Martin Rushent, who had produced their earlier albums, walking out leaving the band to co-produce the album themselves with Alan Winstanley.[38]. 1/5 Downloaded from qualifiedplanadvisors.dev.trozzolo.com on by @guest The Big Book Of Serial Killers 150 Serial Killer Files Of The Worlds Worst Murderers An Encyclopedia Of Serial Killers I wont tell anyone. The Stranglers' final album with Cornwell, 10, was released in 1990. Let me ask you a question: Whats all this about? Stranglers bassist Jean-Jacques Burnel, looking about as fit and healthy as a 60-something can, is leaning forward in his chair and enquiring with some intent as to why hes sitting next to the rather less buff former Yes keyboard player and all-round prog overlord Rick Wakeman. About The Stranglers. 26 Feb Feb Just remember it's not our fault." With equity release you could access a lump-sum of tax-free cash which can be used to enhance your retirement income, make home improvements, or even enjoy a memorable holiday. (opens in new tab) (opens in new tab) Required fields are marked *. [51] In March 2011, the band completed another UK tour. But thats fine because for me the bands slight decline began here. You can unsubscribe at any time. Black: We were making an album called The Meninblack, which was based on this phenomenon back then known only to a small coterie of UFO obsessives that people who saw UFOs were visited by strange people wearing black to shut them up. B3. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Some people say theyre dumbing down by inviting us, but I hate all this PC b******s and being afraid to cause controversy. A 12-inch single, the band's first, containing extended mixes of both tracks was also released, but "Bear Cage" also only managed No.36 in the charts. School Mam, CD reissue bonus track (1987) Like people claiming to be working class when they werent. So I have a responsibility. The first time, 200 members of this teddy boy gang who hated punk drove up in their big 1950s American cars, beat up our road crew and smashed our equipment. In the 1980s he wrote Garden of Eden, about the Queen and her useless children. Nevertheless, the Stranglers were one of the few punk bands who could . 3 min read. JJ: Really? Scoring 23 UK top 40 singles and 19 UK top 40 albums to date in a career spanning five decades, the Stranglers are one of the longest-surviving bands to have originated in the UK punk scene. Next day, a smiling, polite, grey-haired man drives up in a Volvo with a copy of the Telegraph on the front seat. Im a six dan in Shidokan the highest ranked in the UK and I teach it. I said something afterwards and he threw a glass against the wall. 2. RW: It becomes mainstream. And what happens when something new comes along is that it kills off what went before it, at least for a bit. We're never going to use a producer again. I believed that concept albums were for prog rock bands and didnt belong in the punk ethos. Meanwhile, the band received a mixed reception from some critics because of their apparent sexist and racist innuendo. B2. We recently received an email from someone concerned that the band had chosen to play a seemingly racist song 'I feel like a wog' on the Black and Blue tour. And we know better jokes than any of 'em. Its signature track, and another radio staple for many years to come, was "Always the Sun" (a No.15 hit in France and No.16 hit in Ireland, No.21 in Australia, No.30 in the UK, and No.42 in the Netherlands). He grew up in Sydney and began his writing career in London for Metal Forces magazine in 1989. But every track on the first album was a winner for its music. "That's right! 17 in the UK. I really disagree that the use of wog didnt mark anyone down as racist in the 70s. [5] Over time, their output gradually grew more refined and sophisticated. Movies. [32] In 1979, while still in Japan, Burnel also became close friends with Keith, co-founder and drummer for ARB. We were recording the La Folie album, and Hugh [Cornwell] and I were pissed off because we seemed to be writing all the songs. It was an ice-cream van. Peaches, Get A Grip and Hanging Around are brilliant but the best one is Sometimes, and despite the subject of a violent argument between Hugh Cornwell and his girlfriend, the music swept away any lyrical meaning that I might otherwise have been uneasy about. The second album, No More Heroes, released a mere three months later, contained more songs from their live set of the time and many believe this was their finest hour. I had the need and ability. A4. They had major mainstream success with their 1982 single "Golden Brown". Originally the LP came with a 7 single of Burt Bacharachs Walk On By, which became their seventh single. Enjoy this party classic with an updated RT twist - fun for all the family! Jet Black, one of the co-founders and the original drummer in beloved British new wave/punk band The Stranglers has died at 84. But their eyes are on the ground. These albums went on to build a strong fan-following, but the group's confrontational attitude towards the press was increasingly problematic and triggered a severe backlash when Burnel, a martial arts enthusiast, punched music journalist Jon Savage during a promotional event. Writer and broadcaster Jerry Ewing is the Editor of Prog Magazine whichhe founded for Future Publishing in 2009. Burnel: The Battersea Park incident was completely misinterpreted. Here's a typically aggressive live, albeit shortened, version. It turns out that this is because they are old friends, their paths having crossed several times over the years. Artists shouldnt play safe.. Jet Black (drums): It polarised opinion against us, but we've always been at our best with our backs against the wall. [37] Meanwhile, Burnel released an experimental solo album Euroman Cometh backed by a small UK tour and Cornwell recorded the album Nosferatu in collaboration with Robert Williams. He did this just aswe came off stage at Dingwalls in London, so I thumped him and it all kicked off. By the end, there were four left watching. A group of middle-aged punks was a scary thought. I vote Dave Greenfield to be the bands permanent lead singer. The anti-racist stance of the song only makes sense because it was a racist slur. Rick Wakeman: [Laughing] Thank you. The Stranglers are an English Punk Rock band, best known as one of the first wave of British Punk bands in The '70s.. Jean-Jacques Burnel (bass): In 1976, we played with the Ramones. Burnel: You might well ask why we are still here. Side one ends with the classic Something Better Change, just about the best organ-driven punk song youll ever hear. We asked Jet to respond to this accusation and to set the record straight about the song's lyrics. The creative process can take time, because youre not on an assembly line. We were locked in our dressing room, but managed to escape by throwing a few Molotovs before the police arrived. The Stranglers first formed in 1974 in Guildford, Surrey. It had become the norm. He introduced me to In The Land Of Grey And Pink by Caravan. your password Waaay scarier. Their early music was also characterised by the growling vocals and sometimes misanthropic lyrics of both Burnel and Hugh Cornwell. Soundtrack: Hardcore Henry. A factor that is often uncritically referred to is the obvious relationship between punk rock or "new wave" and Rock Against Racism (RAR). To kill by squeezing the throat so as to choke or suffocate; throttle. This article is about a punk rock band. Dave Greenfield (keyboards), Hugh Cornwell (guitar, vocals), Neil Waite, a teacher of 24 years, has written a number of posts for Toppermost. In those days, [Clash bassist] Paul Simonon had a nervous tic: he used to spit on the ground. For . Original music video for Duchess by The Stranglers released as a single on 10th Aug 1979. But for the first time I became aware of lyrical content which I couldnt help but notice as there seemed to be no restraint with subject matter and language. But they started following us. In 1977 Wakeman had spent six months in Queens Mountain Studios in Montreux working on Yes Going For The One album. To view this content, click 'Allow and continue'. Fortunately I went back to karate and decided to clean up. On one side were the Pistols, the Clash, the Ramones and a load of their journalist friends. And to add insult to lots of injuries, we have a leader that's another jack wagon (worthless), peacefully initiated protests that turn into violence - the trickle affect, riots, severe racism, people in power/authority abusing the hell out of their own reality, corrupt government officials, corrupt organizations like The Catholic Church . Sept. 22, 2002 12 AM PT. [40] It peaked on the UK albums chart at No.8, their lowest placing to date, and in 1981 was widely considered an artistic and commercial failure. Chances are it was here that Kevin Sparrow, the logo designer, found Harper. Louder is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Stay up to date with in depth music reviews, exclusive interviews and widespread coverage of whats happening from your favourite music genre. BA1 1UA. [53] Several festivals were booked for 2013, including a session at the BBC Proms on 12 August. 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