Machine Gun Etiquette
The Damned · 1977
52 min · 16 tracks · new wave · punk · gothic rock
A frenetic blend of punk energy, sardonic wit, and melodic hooks that captures the chaos of late '70s Britain.
Why this album works
'Machine Gun Etiquette' is often hailed for its critical reception, with publications like NME praising its inventive approach. It also helped solidify The Damned's status within the punk scene, influencing subsequent bands and contributing to the genre's development as it navigated towards new wave aesthetics.
- Career context
- Released in January 1977, 'Machine Gun Etiquette' was The Damned's third studio album, following their influential debut 'Damned Damned Damned'. This album marked a significant evolution in their sound, showcasing greater musical ambition and a move towards a more polished production compared to their earlier raw punk roots.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Cure· Killing Joke· Siouxsie Sioux
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Love Song Standout 2:22
- 2 Machine Gun Etiquette 1:48
- 3 I Just Can’t Be Happy Today 3:42
- 4 Melody Lee 2:07
- 5 Anti‐Pope Standout 3:20
- 6 These Hands 2:03
- 7 Plan 9 Channel 7 5:08
- 8 Noise, Noise, Noise 3:10
- 9 Looking at You 5:06
- 10 Liar 2:44
- 11 Smash It Up, Part 1 Standout 1:59
- 12 Smash It Up, Part 2 2:53
- 13 Ballroom Blitz 3:30
- 14 Suicide 3:15
- 15 Rabid (Over You) 3:41
- 16 White Rabbit (extended version) 5:14
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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