Anything cover

Released 40 years ago

Anything

The Damned · 1986

41 min · 9 tracks · new wave · punk · gothic rock

A vibrant fusion of gothic rock and new wave, underscored by haunting melodies and punk energy.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • immersive listening experiences
  • contemplative late-night moods
  • haunting melodic reflections

Where this album fits

Themes
gothic romance· societal critique· mid-80s introspection
Career context
Released on December 1, 1986, 'Anything' was The Damned's sixth studio album, following their 1985 release 'Phantasmagoria.' By this time, the band had evolved from their punk origins into a more experimental sound, incorporating elements of gothic rock and new wave. This transition reflected the band's desire to innovate while navigating the changing music landscape of the mid-1980s.
Stylistic neighbors
Siouxsie and the Banshees· The Cure· Bauhaus
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Kaleidoscope by Siouxsie and the Banshees — Shares a vibrant gothic atmosphere with inventive arrangements and introspective lyrics.
The Head on the Door by The Cure — Combines gothic melodies with new wave sensibilities, exploring themes of love and alienation.
Mask by Bauhaus — Merges gothic rock with a punk edge, emphasizing haunting vocals and dark romantic themes.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Anything 4:47
  • 2 Alone Again Or 3:38
  • 3 The Portrait 3:51
  • 4 Restless 4:58
  • 5 In Dulce Decorum 4:48
  • 6 Gigolo 6:05
  • 7 The Girl Goes Down 4:36
  • 8 Tightrope 4:23
  • 9 Psychomania 4:05

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