Dave Greenfield And JJ Burnel Fire And Water Outtakes

 

One last solo related post today, prompted by an excellent piece of artwork posted on the 'Stranglers IV' Facebook page. Here then is the Rat Zone compilation of the 1983 Greenfield/Burnel soundtrack outtakes for the 'Ecutez Vos Murs' art film.

A great album with some material that would have been a good fit in a Stranglers' set. I have said it on many occasions that the band should have played 'Nuclear Power' live.... Burnel's last punk roar!

Many thanks go still to the folks behind Rat Zone.... would love to see some more. And thanks to the creator of the alternative art... a considerable improvement upon the above I'm sure you'll agree.

WAV: https://we.tl/t-sdtjFZzb7F

Verulum Arms Watford 14/2/83 - 'Browned Seasoned and Thickened' LP - Rat Zone Remaster

 

It never was in the Top 10 of inspirational bootlegs, besides which better and full set versions of this 'secret' gig are out there (and on here in fact). Nevertheless, it is a part of the band's history and some years back The Rat Zone did a splendid job of making it available in this digital form with original artwork to boot.

FLAC: https://we.tl/t-CgIDPXLZMR

Artwork: https://we.tl/t-EJ2RlmPhjD

Aural Fantasy - Rat Zone Remaster

 

I have repeatedly sung the praises of the brilliant 'Rat Zone' remasters of all of the vinyl bootleg material that has been in circulation through the late '70's and '80's. They were undoubtedly a labour of love. It would be wonderful someday to see some more Rat Zone treatments of some other high quality recordings.

Here is one from the late 1980's that featured a mish mash of 'Aural Sculpture' and 'Dreamtime' demos. More importantly it threw up 'The Beast' and 'You'. It is uploded on the site elsewhere. That version is my own copy (picked up new at a Record Fair for £5 if memory serves me well).

WAV: https://we.tl/t-0xxhHkN08W

In The Night Demos 1990-1991

 

Another definitive demo collection here from the Rat Zone treasury, complete with tracks that ultimately didn't make the cut onto either the UK or US release of the first post-Hugh album. Thanks again to The folks at The Rat Zone who lavished so much care and attention on this and the other recordings too!

WAV Disc 1: https://we.tl/t-TJDbk6lzpD

WAV Disc 2: https://we.tl/t-NHe0KeU5MM

The Metro Chicago 28th April 1987

 Here's a great recording courtesy of The Rat Zone.

WAV: https://we.tl/t-2gPO8qTOxN

Artwork: https://we.tl/t-xqvoTCne9A

Milton Keynes Bowl 24th August 1991 (Remaster)

A great quality recording broadcast by BBC Radio 1. Thanks as ever to The Rat Zone and Eric.

WAV: https://we.tl/t-BEWi03IPW7

20 From '77(9) 'London Ladies' The Roundhouse London 5th November 1977

Well, this one needs no introduction, save a big thanks to The Rat Zone! From the penultimate night (5th November) of the five date residency at the Roundhouse towards the end of the 'No More Heroes' tour.

WAV: https://we.tl/t-3F3tI0EE6T

Volkhaus Zurich Switzerland 14th April 1985

35 years ago to the day no less! Aural Sculpture from Zurich. That's again to Eric and The Rat Zone!

FLAC: https://we.tl/t-FF3kP2c1FU

'A Night In London' The Rainbow London 4th April 1980

Ignore the date on the sleeve, cross-checking against the multitude of versions of this well known bootleg in circulation I believe that this is a recording of the second night (i.e. 4th April). Worth downloading as the volume is better than is the case for the '.... And then they were three' bootleg. This is another Rat Zone remaster. Cheers.

FLAC: https://we.tl/t-dPFpl0MDEK

La Mutualite Paris 28th February 1983

It's tricky to find anniversary gigs in a leap year but not to worry, here is a slightly belated one from yesterday. Another brilliant addition from The Rat Zone Collection. Cheers!

FLAC: https://we.tl/t-GzodraOzIU

1991 Four Track Demo Chipping Norton Studios

Another from The Rat Zone Collection and a new beginning for the band. Originally issued as a 7" bootleg single.

WAV: https://we.tl/t-xcbVwLYXBo

The Complete 10 Demos Archives 1989

'Tonight Matthew I'm gonna be....'

Thanks as ever to Eric and The Rat Zone for this definitive demo collection.

WAV: https://we.tl/t-NABa7Ic8TI