Aural Sculptors - The Stranglers Live 1976 to the Present


Welcome to Aural Sculptors, a blog aimed at bringing the music of The Stranglers to as wide an audience as possible. Whilst all of the various members of the band that have passed through the ranks since 1974 are accomplished studio musicians, it is on stage where the band have for me had their biggest impact.

As a collector of their live recordings for many years I want to share some of the better quality material with other fans. By selecting the higher quality recordings I hope to present The Stranglers in the best possible light for the benefit of those less familiar with their material than the hardcore fan.

Needless to say, this site will steer well clear of any officially released material. As well as live gigs, I will post demos, radio interviews and anything else that I feel may be of interest.

In addition, occasionally I will post material by other bands, related or otherwise, that mean a lot to me.

Your comments and/or contributions are most welcome. Please email me at adrianandrews@myyahoo.com.


Saturday, 2 August 2025

Hugh Cornwell Glastonbury Festival 27th June 2025

 


I have never been, so my view is not entirely the best informed I'll admit, but Glastonbury is my idea of hell! I just don't like events with that many people. Music-wise I think I could bear it if I focussed on the smaller stages. From an interest point of view, the there are bands that I would like to see that do not necessarily get the coverage and exposure... stand aside all when Rod Stewart is in the field! The Damned, Numan, Steve Drewett and Hugh and the likes would hold my attention for a few days.

It is the Pyramid Stage I think that would tip me over the edge. Hours spent in the company of Hedge Fund Managers 'kicking back' for a long weekend... and all those twats with oversize banners on 20 foot flag poles. Give me the back room of a bar and 200 people any day over that.

Anyway, needless to say I have not got my ticket for Glastonbury 2027!

Here is Hugh on an acoustic stage... some way removed from the madness of it all. Thanks to Dime uploader, hanoirocks.

FLAC: https://we.tl/t-5K941ombYu

Artwork: https://we.tl/t-pZKdP9zCor



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