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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing with dynamics
- dark humor with vibrant energy
- extended outro for reflection
- catchy hooks for sing-alongs
- late-night energetic gatherings
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- avoid lengthy, immersive experiences
Where this album fits
- Themes
- societal disillusionment· consumerist critique· gothic punk energy
- Career 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
- Siouxsie and the Banshees· The Cure· Bauhaus
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Juju by Siouxsie and the Banshees — Shares dark lyrical themes and a mix of punk energy with atmospheric soundscapes.Floodland by The Sisters of Mercy — Combines gothic rock elements with anthemic hooks and societal critique in its lyrics.In the Flat Field by Bauhaus — Utilizes a similar blend of punk energy and gothic aesthetics, emphasizing mood and disillusionment.
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 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) 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 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
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