The Black Album
The Damned · 1980
58 min · 12 tracks · new wave · punk · gothic rock
A chaotic blend of punk energy and gothic atmospherics that captures the band's eclectic spirit.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with resolution
- wave-like pacing with surprises
- cathartic release in chaos
- late-night introspection and energy
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer straightforward song structures
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Themes
- Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde· punk social commentary· gothic chaos
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 1980, 'The Black Album' is The Damned's fourth studio album, following their commercially successful 'Machine Gun Etiquette.' At this point, the band was navigating a shift from punk roots toward a more diverse sound incorporating elements of new wave and gothic rock, marking a pivotal moment in their artistic evolution.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Siouxsie and the Banshees· The Cure· Bauhaus
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Kaleidoscope by Siouxsie and the Banshees — Shares a gothic atmosphere with punk energy, blending experimental sounds and lyrical darkness.In the Flat Field by Bauhaus — Captures the same chaotic blend of gothic aesthetics and punk intensity in its raw production.Seventeen Seconds by The Cure — Explores dark themes with an atmospheric sound palette, merging post-punk with gothic elements.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Wait for the Blackout 3:58
- 2 Lively Arts 3:00
- 3 Silly Kids Games 2:35
- 4 Drinking About My Baby 3:04
- 5 Twisted Nerve 4:39
- 6 Hit or Miss 2:37
- 7 Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde 4:36
- 8 Sick of This and That 1:50
- 9 History of the World, Part I 3:45
- 10 13th Floor Vendetta 5:06
- 11 Therapy 6:12
- 12 Curtain Call 17:13
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