Phantasmagoria
The Damned · 1985
51 min · 11 tracks · new wave · punk · gothic rock
A kaleidoscopic blend of gothic rock and new wave that explores themes of dreams and nightmares.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dreamy, introspective listening sessions
- layered, dense sonic textures
- gradual builds and payoffs
- late-night contemplative moods
Where this album fits
- Themes
- dreamscape narratives· gothic whimsy· nightmare imagery
- Career context
- By the time 'Phantasmagoria' was released in July 1985, The Damned were transitioning from their punk roots to a more experimental sound. This fifth studio album followed their previous effort, 'The Black Album,' which had marked a significant shift in their musical direction, embracing darker and more atmospheric elements.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Siouxsie and the Banshees· The Cure· Bauhaus
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
-
A Kiss in the Dreamhouse by Siouxsie and the Banshees — Shares a lush, atmospheric sound and dreamlike themes with gothic undertones.Pornography by The Cure — Explores dark emotional landscapes with a haunting sonic palette and introspective lyrics.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Street of Dreams 5:38
- 2 Shadow of Love 3:51
- 3 There'll Come a Day 4:15
- 4 Sanctum Sanctorum 6:27
- 5 Is It a Dream 3:27
- 6 Grimly Fiendish 3:50
- 7 Edward the Bear 3:37
- 8 The Eighth Day 3:46
- 9 Trojans 4:53
- 10 Grimly Fiendish (The Bad Trip mix) 5:11
- 11 The Shadow of Love (Ten Inches of Hell mix) 6:42
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
Sync your library
Everything you track here works immediately — no account needed. Create one when you want to sync across devices.