Light at the End of the Tunnel
The Damned · 1987
124 min · 28 tracks · new wave · punk · gothic rock
A vibrant fusion of punk energy and gothic undertones, characterized by catchy hooks and dark lyrical themes.
Why this album works
'Light at the End of the Tunnel' is significant for its chart performance, reaching number 39 in the UK Albums Chart. Additionally, it showcased The Damned's ability to blend new wave influences with their punk roots, influencing future gothic rock artists and contributing to the genre's evolution during the late 1980s.
- Best for
- wave-like pacing with dynamics dark humor with vibrant energy extended outro for reflection
- Context
- Released on November 30, 1987, 'Light at the End of the Tunnel' was The Damned's sixth studio album. It followed their commercial peak with 'Strawberries' (1982) and marked a period of experimentation as the band sought to redefine their sound after lineup changes and fluctuating popularity.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Cure· Killing Joke· Siouxsie Sioux
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 I Feel Alright 4:27
- 2 Anything 4:41
- 3 Lovely Money Standout 5:21
- 4 Thanks for the Night (Rat mix) 3:56
- 5 Plan 9 Channel 7 5:08
- 6 Grimly Fiendish (The Bad Trip mix) Standout 5:11
- 7 Stranger on the Town 5:14
- 8 Neat Neat Neat 2:39
- 9 Alone Again Or 3:28
- 10 Is It a Dream 3:21
- 11 Smash It Up, Parts 1 & 2 4:50
- 12 Psychomania 4:10
- 13 Curtain Call 17:14
Disc 2
- 1 Ignite 4:51
- 2 Help 1:37
- 3 Rabid (Over You) (CD mix) 3:33
- 4 I Just Can’t Be Happy Today Standout 3:41
- 5 Problem Child 2:10
- 6 Nasty 2:46
- 7 Disco Man 3:15
- 8 New Rose 2:41
- 9 Love Song 2:03
- 10 Feel the Pain 3:32
- 11 The History of the World, Part 1 3:54
- 12 In Dulce Decorum 4:34
- 13 Trojans 4:48
- 14 Eloise 5:08
- 15 The Shadow of Love (Ten Inches of Hell mix) 6:34
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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