The Damned – The Black Album (2LP)

The Damned – The Black Album

Originally released in 1980, The Black Album marked a bold new chapter for The Damned, expanding their sound well beyond the boundaries of traditional punk rock. Blending driving punk anthems with psychedelic, gothic, and progressive influences, the ambitious double album showcased the band's musical evolution while retaining the energy and attitude that made them pioneers of the UK punk scene. Featuring bassist Paul Gray alongside Dave Vanian, Captain Sensible, and Rat Scabies, the album also includes a blistering live set recorded with no overdubs in front of The Damned Fan Club, making it one of the band's most celebrated releases.

Track Listing:

Disc 1

1. Wait For The Blackout

2. Lively Arts

3. Silly Kids Games

4. Drinking About My Baby

5. Twisted Nerve

6. Hit Or Miss

Disc 2

1. Dr. Jekyll And Mr. Hyde

2. Sick Of This And That

3. History Of The World Part 1

4. 13th Floor Vendetta

5. The Rapy

Disc 3

1. Curtain Call

Disc 4 (Live)

1. Love Song

2. Second Time Around

3. Smash It Up (Parts 1 & 2)

4. New Rose

5. I Just Can't Be Happy Today

6. Plan 9 Channel 7

Essential for fans of The Clash, Buzzcocks, The Adicts, The Cramps, and classic British punk and gothic rock.

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