Released 30 years ago
Not of This Earth
The Damned · 1996
44 min · 12 tracks · new wave · punk · gothic rock
A dynamic blend of punk energy and gothic melodies, underscored by introspective lyrics and an experimental edge.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady energy for focused listening
- introspective moments for reflection
- punchy tracks for quick enjoyment
- gothic melodies with emotional depth
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- want longer, sprawling compositions
Where this album fits
- Themes
- alienation in suburbia· post-punk introspection· deceptive relationships
- Career context
- Released in 1996, 'Not of This Earth' was The Damned's seventh studio album, emerging after a five-year hiatus following 'Strange Peace'. This period marked a shift towards a more mature sound as the band sought to redefine their musical identity in the post-punk landscape.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Siouxsie and the Banshees· The Cure· Bauhaus
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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A Kiss in the Dreamhouse by Siouxsie and the Banshees — Shares gothic melodies and introspective lyrics, creating a similar atmospheric tension.Wish by The Cure — Explores themes of alienation with a dynamic blend of punk energy and lush soundscapes.Closer by Joy Division — Combines post-punk introspection with haunting melodies, echoing feelings of emotional disconnection.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 I Need a Life 3:20
- 2 Testify 2:56
- 3 Shut It 2:48
- 4 Tailspin 4:13
- 5 Not of This Earth 2:55
- 6 Running Man 5:06
- 7 My Desire 2:48
- 8 Never Could Believe 4:57
- 9 Heaven... Can Take Your Lies 3:49
- 10 Shadow to Fall 3:02
- 11 No More Tears 5:14
- 12 Prokofiev 3:23
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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