Smash It Up: The Anthology 1976–1987
The Damned · 2002
134 min · 35 tracks · new wave · punk · gothic rock
A frenetic blend of punk energy, gothic undertones, and melodic hooks that defined a generation.
Why this album works
'Smash It Up' is significant as it encapsulates The Damned's impact on the punk scene and their evolution over two decades. The anthology serves not only as a comprehensive collection but also highlights their enduring legacy, influencing countless bands in the post-punk landscape and receiving positive critical acclaim for its curation and remastering.
- Career context
- By the time 'Smash It Up: The Anthology 1976–1987' was released in 2002, The Damned had already cemented their legacy as pioneers of punk rock. This compilation arrives after a series of lineup changes and stylistic evolutions, encompassing their influential early works and showcasing their ability to fuse punk with gothic and new wave elements.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Cure· Killing Joke· Siouxsie Sioux
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 New Rose Standout 2:45
- 2 Help 1:44
- 3 Neat Neat Neat 2:44
- 4 See Her Tonite 2:31
- 5 Fan Club 2:58
- 6 I Fall 2:08
- 7 I Feel Alright 4:29
- 8 Feel the Pain 3:39
- 9 Stretcher Case 2:16
- 10 Problem Child 2:15
- 11 Don’t Cry Wolf 3:15
- 12 Your Eyes 2:53
- 13 Creep (You Can’t Fool Me) 2:17
- 14 Idiot Box 4:55
- 15 Love Song 2:05
- 16 Smash It Up, Part 1 Standout 1:59
- 17 Smash It Up, Part 2 2:56
- 18 Machine Gun Etiquette 1:51
- 19 Melody Lee 2:08
- 20 Plan9, Channel7 5:13
- 21 I Just Can’t Be Happy Today 3:37
Disc 2
- 1 The History of the World, Part 1 4:00
- 2 Wait for the Blackout 4:00
- 3 Drinking About My Baby 3:05
- 4 Silly Kids Games 2:39
- 5 Curtain Call 17:17
- 6 Lovely Money 5:26
- 7 Dozen Girls 4:22
- 8 Life Goes On 4:10
- 9 Under the Floor Again 5:24
- 10 Generals 3:27
- 11 Grimly Fiendish Standout 5:12
- 12 Eloise 5:11
- 13 Anything 4:44
- 14 In Dulce Decorum 4:34
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