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| | Band History |
 | | The band's diversity had been clear from an early stage (and may have actually contributed to the difficulty in finding a record deal, as they could not be easily pigeon holed); this flexibility and their experimental creativity were evident on an increasingly wide range of songs, with many stylistic twists and turns being showcased. |
 | | In the early eighties, the band's fascination with the Meninfl, (mysterious visitors to UFO witnesses, possibly not of human origin, who tried to silence their victims), led to "The Gospel According to the Meninfl", which gave an alternative view to biblical happenings, from the perspective of alien intervention. |
 | | During auditions, the band was soon faced with one Paul Roberts, who proclaimed "I'm your new lead singer"; upon hearing his wide vocal range and quality, the band agreed and the Stranglers MK II were born. |
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