What makes Door, Door by The Boys Next Door notable?

The album is significant for its role in shaping the Australian punk landscape at a time when the genre was gaining momentum. It includes tracks that became a staple of the underground scene, particularly 'Shivers,' which has since been covered by various artists and remains influential in discussions about punk's evolution in Australia. Released in January 1979, 'Door, Door' marked the debut album of The Boys Next Door, a group that would later evolve into the more commercially successful Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds. At this point, the band was establishing its place within the burgeoning Australian punk scene, showcasing a sound that combined intensity with unique lyrical storytelling.

Who is Door, Door for?

Door, Door works well if you're into steady mid-tempo energy, raw energy with catchy rhythms and brief bursts of urgency.

How many songs are on Door, Door?

Door, Door has 10 tracks, running approximately 32 minutes.

Door, Door

The Boys Next Door · 1979

32 min · 10 tracks · punk

Raw energy and angular melodies define this early Australian punk album with chaotic yet catchy rhythms.

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Where this album fits

Career context: Released in January 1979, 'Door, Door' marked the debut album of The Boys Next Door, a group that would later evolve into the more commercially successful Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds. At this point, the band was establishing its place within the burgeoning Australian punk scene, showcasing a sound that combined intensity with unique lyrical storytelling.
Stylistic neighbors: Mongol Shuudan· Flatfoot 56· NOFX

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

steady mid-tempo energy
raw energy with catchy rhythms
brief bursts of urgency
in-order listening experience

Maybe skip if you want

prefer lengthy immersive albums
seek polished production quality

Tracklist

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

1 The Nightwatchman 2:07
2 Brave Exhibitions 2:27
3 Friends of My World 2:46
4 The Voice 3:55
5 Roman Roman 1:35
6 Somebody’s Watching 2:39
7 After a Fashion 4:36
8 Dive Position 2:47
9 I Mistake Myself 4:31
10 Shivers 4:34

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