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Live at the 100 Club

The Damned

39 min · 12 tracks · new wave · punk · gothic rock

Raw energy and punk fervor collide in this live document of The Damned's chaotic early sound.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • raw energy in live setting
  • steady flow for focused listening
  • short bursts of intensity
  • cathartic release with friends
  • engaging sing-alongs throughout

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer polished studio recordings
  • seek lengthy immersive experiences

Where this album fits

Themes
punk rock rebellion· 1970s London chaos· live music energy
Career context
Released in 1976, 'Live at the 100 Club' captures The Damned during their rise as pioneers of the punk movement. This album followed their debut single 'New Rose', which had already positioned them at the forefront of British punk rock. Their energetic performances were pivotal in establishing their reputation, and this live recording showcases both their raw sound and the electric atmosphere of their shows.
Stylistic neighbors
Siouxsie and the Banshees· The Cure· Bauhaus
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Never Mind the Bollocks, Here's the Sex Pistols by Sex Pistols — Captures similar raw energy and chaotic spirit of early British punk rock.
The Scream by Siouxsie and the Banshees — Shares a post-punk aesthetic with gothic undertones and visceral intensity.
Another Music in a Different Kitchen by Buzzcocks — Combines punk fervor with melodic sensibilities, echoing the live energy of the era.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 1 of the 2 3:41
  • 2 New Rose 2:57
  • 3 Alone 3:50
  • 4 Help 1:47
  • 5 Fan Club 3:01
  • 6 I Feel Alright 4:20
  • 7 Feel the Pain 4:46
  • 8 Fish 1:50
  • 9 Circles 4:42
  • 10 See Her Tonite 2:51
  • 11 I Fall 3:08
  • 12 So Messed Up 2:38

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