Strawberries
The Damned · 1982
60 min · 16 tracks · new wave · punk · gothic rock
An eclectic fusion of gothic rock and punk energy, layered with melodic new wave sensibilities.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing with peaks
- dynamic shifts throughout album
- headphone detail hunting experience
- playful irreverence in lyrics
- late-night exploration of themes
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking consistent energy levels
- prefer standalone hit singles
Where this album fits
- Themes
- military satire· post-punk evolution· dark romanticism
- Career context
- Released on October 1, 1982, 'Strawberries' was The Damned's sixth studio album, following their commercial peak with 'Machine Gun Etiquette.' At this point in their career, the band was transitioning into a more melodic sound after their earlier raw punk roots, reflecting a broader trend in the post-punk landscape.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Siouxsie and the Banshees· The Cure· Bauhaus
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Juju by Siouxsie and the Banshees — Shares dark romanticism with eclectic instrumentation and a post-punk vibe.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Ignite 4:53
- 2 Generals 3:24
- 3 Stranger on the Town 5:14
- 4 Dozen Girls 4:26
- 5 The Dog 7:33
- 6 Gun Fury (of Riot Forces) 2:57
- 7 The Pleasure and the Pain 4:23
- 8 Life Goes On 4:09
- 9 Bad Time for Bonzo 3:48
- 10 Under the Floor Again 5:10
- 11 Don’t Bother Me 2:11
- 12 Disguise 3:27
- 13 Citadel Xombies 2:58
- 14 Take That 2:54
- 15 Mine’s a Large One Landlord 1:16
- 16 Torture Me 1:18
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