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Live at Newcastle

The Damned · 1994

37 min · 10 tracks · new wave · punk · gothic rock

A raw and energetic live performance showcasing punk's rebellious spirit fused with gothic rock's dark undertones.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady energetic flow throughout
  • raw live performance vibe
  • short tracks for quick bursts
  • rebellious spirit and attitude

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer polished studio recordings
  • seek lengthy immersive experiences

Where this album fits

Themes
Newcastle punk scene· gothic rebellion· live performance energy
Career context
Released in 1994, 'Live at Newcastle' captures The Damned during a resurgence phase following their initial success in the late 1970s. This live album came after 'The Black Album' (1980) and prior to their album 'Not of This Earth' (1996), marking a period where they sought to reconnect with their punk roots while also embracing new wave influences.
Stylistic neighbors
Siouxsie and the Banshees· The Cure· Bauhaus
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Kaleidoscope by Siouxsie and the Banshees — Shares a similar blend of punk energy and gothic atmospherics with vibrant live performance spirit.
Floodland by The Sisters of Mercy — Captures dark, rebellious themes with a powerful live sound and gothic rock influences.
In the Flat Field by Bauhaus — Exudes raw energy and a fusion of punk and gothic styles, echoing the same dark rebellion.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Ignite 5:35
  • 2 Disco Man 2:57
  • 3 Generals 3:16
  • 4 Bad Time for Bonzo 3:38
  • 5 Dozen Girls 3:58
  • 6 Love Song 2:13
  • 7 Smash It Up, Part 1 3:34
  • 8 Smash It Up, Part 2 3:51
  • 9 Looking at You 5:51
  • 10 New Rose 2:04

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