Sad news of The Stranglers' keyboardist Dave Greenfield passing prompted me to finish and publish the chart file on his band. I had a hard time with them, to be honest, and to me they started to be consistently listenable only as the 1980s progressed, from about 1982 onward. I know this is not a very popular opinion and not going to dispute their input in the punk/post-punk movement, which is considerable, to say the least. What's more interesting in the context of this blog is how they actually started their recording carrier with biggest impact and success (albeit mostly limited to their homeland). Progressively their stature in the UK declined - but by lightening their sound they were able to break into some important international markets, so their overall chart count in the 1980s is much bigger then in the 1970s. Of course the 1990s weren't very kind to them, but still they survived and are now seen as an important heritage act. Greenfield's keyboard sound and playing prowess were always an important, indispensable part of the band's music so it's a big loss to them and the world of music. To his memory I dedicate this entry.
The Stranglers
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The Stranglers
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