Reviews (page 5 of 8)
Decent UK punk that wasn't as down-the-middle as the first couple of songs suggested.
Never heard of em. Funny to hear that classic sports arena tune in original context. Album was ok, not super memorable for me.
Decent old school Punk album. Less angry and chaotic than other representatives of the genre, instead more fun and experimental. Also doesn't sound like it was recorded through an old can of beans by a bunch of drunk youngsters, which makes it less Punk, I guess?
Some great songs, but some skips, too.
It was ok
I like the instrumental but idk if his voice is really my vibe I think both his voice is growing on me and I wasn’t expecting his voice. I didn’t like love song because it was repetitive
Punk similar to the Clash
This is fine, but it's actually really varied. I don't know that I would say it's really all that good, though. Maybe that's just personal taste, though. This style isn't really my cup of tea. It gets bonus points for being able to keep me engaged with how different each song is, but I don't think it's great. I do think there's some influence factor here with this album that can't be captured on a listen without context. Favorite Song(s): Plan 9 Channel 7
I should probably listen to this more. Okay, but so far it didn't grab me.
Solid broader than just “punk”
It was a fun listen - some things stuck (Antipope was definitely my favorite) while others just felt long/repetitive. Also shout-out to punk love songs :)
Overall Rating - 3.41/5 (6.82/10). Solid Punk feel, good album overall.
Fun
Down the middle
Fik ikke hørt så meget😔 men lød rocket og godt
punk rock, kinda run-of-the-mill punk. 3.
A curious album, especially with the band's semi-reputation as punk, as this is definitely *not* what I think of as traditional punk (sort of maybe). At times it feels like the soundtrack to a harder version of something Meatloaf might have created, or even Rocky Horror, (or even what "Repo Man" might have wanted if it were set in the UK), but other times it's just it's own thing, kind of intriguing and kind of off-kilter. But definitely distinctive, certainly for a "punk"(ish) album, and impressive production quality, especially for 1979. I thought the best tracks of the lot were the opening track "Love song", "I just can't be happy today" and the gonzo "Plan 9 channel 7". It's a bit surprising that this is the only Damned album we get, as I've always had the impression that their journey beyond punk really came into its own with their next album, "The Black Album". But like so many selections in this collection, it's pretty inscrutable what makes the cut and what doesn't.
No habia escuchado a The Damned. Prefiero a The Jam, Clash y Strangers. Les concedo un 3 justito por estar seleccionados en esta lista.
This is an album. I often heard about, but never really listened to. It was far more listenable and melodic than expected. I agree with the Wikipedia review that it has hints of hard-core to come.
You know it's fine?
This was a nice rocking punk album, but it felt as if the band was having a hard time finding their niche. I enjoyed the fast paced punk fueled tracks and the long bluesy rockers but feel it would be better if they picked one theme and kept at it.
Very small sample size so far, but this book sure likes their punk. Personally not really a fan of the punk-typical soundscapes here - the instruments range from decent to noisy, and the vocals tend to also be a bit too noisy to the point of being tinny. It also tends to fall into the repetitiveness. Once again I do seem to enjoy the later songs in the album a bit more than the earlier ones, but it's still nothing extremely remarkable. All things considered it is still very british and very Punk, so people into that will enjoy it.
I like the opening. I don't remember much from this album, even after having heard it only a few hours ago
3.5.5
Hit or miss.
Its funky, something different, not something i'd typically listen to which ig is the whole point of this right? I was worried when i saw it but im happy with it , its catchy, jammy and fun. Very cool! 7/10
He's got the hands of a deranged clown??
Fun punk, nothing special.
I think this list has really sullied my perception of Punk. Listened in isolation this might be more pertinent, after what feels like hundreds of crap or mediocre punk albums it doesn't really stand out much. Obviously, there's some context to apply there to help explain that, but once you get far enough into this that starts to have less weight.
Solid 70's punk leaning into the hard and fast. Highlights: "Love Song", "Melody Lee"
Pretty good. Although I greatly prefer their first album. Their first album deserves to be on this list. But I’m not sure about this one.
Definitely way better Damned than this. Not terrible but not as good as other Damned. Dammit.
Just another regulate, old British punk album that the editors feel like we needed to listen to another one of.
Some fun noise in this one. Didn’t really capture me overall.
Cool vintage punk album
A bit chaotic and raw around the edges but it’s punk so that is the whole point.
Some fun guitar movements, they clearly got influenced by prog rock. I enjoyed their more instrumental work, the singing was blah
I like Smash It Up Part 1, and I Just Can't Be Happy Today. I'm not a big punk rock fan, so some of the tracks don't sound good to me. They seem very talented.
Solid
No está mal, me ha gustado el sonido bastante actual que sigue teniendo un disco con casi 50 años. Me he guardado "Smash It Up (Part 1)" y "Smash It Up (Part 2)", "Plan 9 Channel 7" y "Melody Lee".
This was good. It was a punk record, but had a more refined feel to it overall. It wasn't too abrasive or harsh on the ears, but a lot of it carried a smooth and well-tempered mood throughout the record. I dig it.
Velsig kjekt!
Average punk
Fun.
listening when: morning walk around towne lake thoughts: i don’t think i had ever heard of the damned but i’m sure they’re iconic. i don’t like punk but i did like this. rating: 5/10
Alrighty, well aware of these guys and their huge impact and importance on punk. This was an enjoyable listen on my way to work. Now, I am not a punk connoisseur, it's not my forte, however I do like punk. So this must at the very least be 3 stars. But I don't see giving this one more than 4, perhaps the one to REVISIT? I think I'm going to give 3 stars after listening to this album for most of the day, and now I'm literally drunk... But I might regret it and increase it to 4 at some point in time, rated 3.5/5.0 on RYM. P.S. Damn (no pun intended), I feel I might even round up my RYM's 3.5 to 4 stars here, really cool discovery even though I knew of the band well before just haven't (how stupid of me) listened to them properly before. Well anyway I guess morning me will decide.
Exciting stuff! Some of the lyrics/attitude are a bit smug but this is probably played up as part of the act. Has aged better than many other works of the period. 3.4
Quite fun! Punk but not as dense. Full sound and a nice mixin of other styles. Do get some Madness vibes from them.
načelno pristojan pank album koji ipak ne zvuči baš najbolje, na momente dosta fora
This was a good one to listen ton. I have heard of this band - I recall seeing pictures of 80s bands wearing their shirts and such. A proper punk rock album without whiney vocals.
meh
Probably pretty cool in the 70s
hey man what's happenin?? woah insane choppy transitions from Love Song to the title track. I've heard this band touted as an important early punk band but never listened to them before. I'm instantly hearing the influence on some of the punk bands I loved when I was 13/14. Suicide Machines, Bouncing Souls, Rancid.. a lot of that early 2000's kinda ska-punk vibe (even tho this isn't ska at all) I Just Can't Be Happy - sick drum rolls around 3min mark - I could so this going into a postpunk breakdown sort of thing Melody Lee - fuck ya, fave song so far Anti Pope - this would have been 13 yr old Wills absolute shit. Still pretty sick tbh EXCEPT WHEN THE BONGO COMES IN wtf These Hands - when did this become a Doors album?? Get me out of here Was kinda distracted for most of the 2nd half of the album. Closing track is pretty cool though. The drummers name is Rat Scabies.
Not a genre I’ve spent much time in! This feels like music I’ve probably heard in the context of a movie/TV soundtrack I wasn’t expecting a melodic chorus with harmonies What the hell happened at the end of Love Song (sounds like a bad tape edit) Organ and ambience on Just Can’t Be Happy unexpected The speech on Just Can’t Be Happy (‘the devil commands!!!’) is sick Instrumental in Anti-Pope was really cool These Hands is a funny song, spooky carnival organ The production is interesting, not what I would have expected from an early punk record Closing tracks are dope, probably the highlights for me I liked this more than I thought I would! Some of the spooky organ stuff is a little campy, but it’s a fun record with some cool straightforward lyricism and unique energy.
High energy punk! Punk attitude, dumb lyrics, but some good playing (better than a lot punk).
Super fun mix of lat 70s metal and early punk. Dig this record
Bit too messy - drowned each other out
I enjoyed the album, but it wasn't unique. Pretty generic British rock. I have nothing against British rock, but there's nothing special about this album.
Pretty average punk rock album. I jammed out to a couple and wished a few would end sooner, the perfect balance. This is much better than some punk albums I've heard, but nothing special.
Not a bad listen, but nothing really memorable either. I hate to call it “standard fare punk” because punk isn’t supposed to be standard, but I think that’s the best way to describe it. Good, up-tempo guitar riffs, most of the songs are about 2 minutes long, and the lead singer’s voice is exactly what you’d expect for a British punk band. I did have a hard time choosing a song for the playlist because they were all the same level of OK. 3/5
Better than I expected. Some lively punk rock.
Not my kind of sound. A few good tracks, but I like different kinds of music.
This teeters on pop punk when I think they want to be punk only. It’s ok but like most punkish bands, it’s fast and straight forward and it may not have any catchy licks or verses. It’s about anger and rebellion. And to be honest, I don’t think there’s much anger on this album. At least, I’m not hearing or feeling it. I just don’t know what I think of this album. I’d lean more towards meh than man!!! More towards so so than give me more
i like wilco and finally i got an album with lyrics so excited to listen jk this album kinda mid theres like 3 good songs
Actually really enjoyed listening to this. Some nice moments, on my list of albums to revisit later.
3.5
Punk! Bättre än jag förväntade mig, men märker att alla saker som inte är punk på det här albumet är det jag actually gillar
It was ok
OK, I've had a bunch of British punk and Britpop in a row, so I'm probably not rating this very fair. I like some of the songs, but it's falling a lot into the "Music I don't mind listening to until I hear music I want to hear." 3/5 stars
I knew of the Damned, but this is the first album I've listened to by them. Classic punk.
Surprisingly cool
Well I'll be Damned...this is a decent early punk album. The band throws in a little more too, not just the typical fast paced thrashing and yelling. They get weird with "These Hands" and hit a high note with "Anti-Pope." Certainly rather listen to this record than be nibbled to death by an okapi...2.7 stars.
I enjoyed this, some great songs I don’t feel like I had heard music by them before this
I dunno, it kind of falls between the two stools of punk and post punk for me, I guess? Nothing I actively hated but nothing that stuck. I'm probably just too old.
Cool punk album, changes things up decently, does some cool stuff, but I've almost been through half of the list now and if there are more than 10 albums-I-must-hear-before-I-die remaining by british punk bands I've never heard of, I'm going to personally call Death and tell him I've done my part and he can come collect My battle is not with you, The Damned, I'm sorry I've gotten you wrapped up in all of this
Damn good!
Weird how this guy sounds like Alex Kapranos. Anyway, decent stuff.
Ça allait puis these hands m'a donné des frissons de gêne aux couilles
Good but nothing crazy.
This is not what I would seek out but it isn't awful
Really enjoyed this and the punk rock vibe.
Top tracks: love song, and looking at you Decent alle the songs sounds a little to similar, a little too noisy 3/5
Bueno
Not as discordant as some punk. I didn’t mind it overall.
liked this a lot more than the ramones & other straight up punk stuff, much more modern and interesting sounding
This is a great addition. Once the pub rock is established, the d***** get into some psychedelic, some new wave, and they really have something to say on a lot of these tunes, as well. certainly worth a second, and maybe a third listen
I liked some of the songs on this album but others were too rowdy for me
religion doesn't mean a thing, it's just another way of being right wing.
Mielenkiintoinen ja monipuolinen. Meno vaihteli omaan korvaan vakaasti 4/5 ja 2/5 välillä, joten annetaan kokonaisuudelle diplomaattinen 3/5
Pretty cool. Kind of stadium punk? Some interesting decisions. Glad to have heard it.
So much early Doors influence here - almost sounds like a Jim Morrison vocal rip off. Love the percussive switch ups- clave mixed in with punk rock setting was really cool. Overall, this is my kind of punk. Much more melodic than previous artists weve had wothout losing the edge. Going to love coming back to this.
Enjoyed it for the most part. Fav songs: Plan 9 Channel 7, Smash It Up Pt. 1 & 2
hodně rockové na můj vkus, ale jinak hezké
Mid
Fine enough more late 70s punk
Favorite Tracks: Love Song, Anti-Pope, Plan 9 Channel 7, Smash It Up - Pts. 1 & 2
Fast, tight, and occasionally really funny. This was a good discovery.
I like it better than most punk. Probably would have been a fun band to watch live, but I'm not likely to come back and listen again.
This one reminds me of the Ramones, but with more breadth in a few of the songs. There are a few moments in here where I was thinking "oh, that right there's good", and then they don't integrate or run with the idea. How disappointing. The stretch from I Just Can't Be Happy Today to Plan 9 Channel 7 would go on my playlist if the good ideas of the songs had been compressed into 2 songs. Alas, the album gets a 3.
Genuine 3 star "I liked it" rating here. The most creative early punk project I've listened to via this list so far, by a wide margin. Incredibly intrigued by the stylistic interludes on tracks like Anti-Pope and Smash It Up, or even the alternative sound on something like Plan 9 Channel 7. Even the intro to I Just Can't Be Happy Today sounds like a song from The Who with the synth. Any tracks that lean heavier into the punk sound bring a speed and energy that's immediately addicting. It's got this Judas Priest / Motorhead kind of energy mixed with vocals that sound like Depeche Mode sometimes, other times the Beach Boys, funky mix. I do not imagine I'll return to any tracks here, but I could easily see how someone who meshes with the sound / vocals more would give it a 4 or 5.
207/1089 - Going into this, I only know their cover of "Alone Again Or" which I really like. After listening, it's ok. Some good ideas and some very repetitive bad ones. I prefer their more gothic rock sound later on.
Rowdy, raw, unrelenting, with a nice mix of weirdness and psychedelia.
i think i’d enjoy this better with more listens. there’s a few songs i have enjoyed, in particular the ones that aren’t really pure punk, as i’m not really a fan of that genre. my absolute fave was “plan 9 channel 7”. it reminded me of neil young and “cowgirl in the sand”. i also liked “looking at you” - epic guitar solos. “smash it up, pt 1” the instrumental one was great!
No me gusta la música punk, es algo con lo que no puedo conectar. Entiendo sus raíces y su razón de ser. El porqué de su producción barata y de la ausencia de búsqueda de virtuosismo en pos de un sonido crudo, agresivo y poco pulido. El punto es que no lo disfruto ni me identifico con el estilo, por lo que en general ya tengo ese prejuicio a la hora escuchar punk. Este álbum no es la excepción, pero al menos puedo rescatar que hay algunos elementos diferentes al punk clásico. Claramente llevaron la música hacia un estilo hardcore metal como el de Motörhead por ejemplo (y de hecho Lemmy toca el bajo en uno de los temas). También considero que por momentos lo llevan un poco hacia el estilo del Post-Punk, más limpio, tranquilo y experimental. Además conviven diversas atmósferas en los temas, no solo son temas rápidos de 2 minutos, hay cambios en la estructura que llevan a momentos más tranquilos, o a solos de guitarra. Esto hace que el álbum no sea monótono y se vuelva un poco más progresivo. Reitero que esto no significa que me haya gustado, pero puedo apreciar estos elementos, además algunas de las letras me parecieron interesantes o me causaron gracia.
really good punk record, did enjoy the energy in it, solid
3.5
High 3 for me (3.7?). I was aware of them but I can’t recall ever listening to them before. Quite a bit of variety in tone/style for a punk band, I liked the title track the most but the first and last are pretty good too - smash it up almost sounds more dire straights than punk but they pull it off.
I'm not a huge punk guy but this was pretty good. A very Jim Morrison-esque voice and some catchy songs. Not groundbreaking but better than I expected. 3/5
This is another first for me, I don't think I've listened to the damned before. This was great! I really liked it! Will be coming back for more!
6/10 - there were some good songs but nothing stood out to me
This one crept up on me. Didn’t hit at first. Fast, bratty punk with a pop ear. Spins: 2 Playlist Additions: - Love Song - Melody Lee - Smash It Up 1&2
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More like the Darned, straight outta heck
Seems like they were ahead of their time, solid album.
Enjoyed it more than expected! Not that bad for punk and a little bit funny sometimes
Yeah, I can listen to this.
Forgettable. Very little differentiation between songs that are faster tempo than I prefer. I'm sure in 1979 they thought these lyrics were really saying something, but even held up to the protest music other genres had been doing for a decade, these are nothing. Plan 9 Channel 7 was my favorite if I had to pick one. Looking At You was entirely too long and irritating the entire time, so that's least favorite.
no me acuerdo
Britrock, enjoyed it, especially opening track, but wouldn't reach for it again
This was a cool album. I wouldn't really consider this punk, and I thought with their name it would be heavier, but it wasn't bad. Still, not enough to get over the 3 mark. Noise, Noise, Noise was a favorite.
This was an intriguing one for me. Sort of a mix of punk and prog rock? The singer's delivery kept me engaged.
Album rec #100! I found this one pretty fun. It was like the Ramones, but heavier. Nothing spectacular, just solid/good music. Overall: 3.4/5
Not a band I would normally listen to, but then that’s the whole point of this list! But I actually quite enjoyed it but not sure if it’s one I’d necessarily play again.
Big and noisy and punk! Only a couple songs stand out though. Their music is a hybrid form of punk/metal/Sabbathy goth. What kind of sound are they really? I guess they’re damned if they, no I can’t do it.
Good! I knew exactly what it was going to sound like by looking at the album art, and that was fine! 3.5
love to hear songs about the anti pope. this is probably my favorite experience listening to the damned, especially as an album. i bet this made people crazy in the 70s
I didn't hate it. Might like it on more listens. Saved it so I can do just that.
-getting to listen to more hardcore / post-hardcore stuff through this project has given me a newfound appreciation for albums like these and their place in music honestly -it’s not totally my thing but it has a lot of really cool sounds, lyrics, and ideas. not bad -Favorites are Machine Gun Etiquette and Anti-Pope
Helt klart punk. Men det finns rätt mycket inslag av mer lattjo musik. Delvis melodiskt och lite påhittigt. Men för det mesta väldigt klassisk punk.
play it loud play it fast
Machine Gun Etiquette – The Damned – 3/5 I think this was my first time listening to them, and I don’t really remember much from before. It was fun, energetic, and made for a surprisingly good shower listen.
Fun
precursors to horror/goth rock and highly influential. Still didn't impress me all that much.
i liked that it had an extremely anti-christian song followed by a song about a demented circus clown. let’s all strive for that kind of variety in our artmaking practices.
i got the gist after a few songs
I always like 70s punk even though it all sounds the same.
Day527 - it’s punk but not as punk as a the germs
Never really been in to early punk.
More creative than Damned Damned Damned, but I prefer that straight ahead rock. You can tell with this album that they were heading toward glam/prog...
It's fun, but not as great as I had hoped.
Sounds familiar, not bad
Much prefer to other punk albums I’ve heard on the list. More variety, cleaner and surprising elements than say something like the Ramones. Great opening track and probably my favourite in the album
Not really my style, but some good energy.
Right up my alley
ok - def punk/rock straddling going on...
I’m surprised I’ve never heard this before. This is totally something I would have listened to in high school. Pretty decent for what it is and it clocks I’m at under 40 min, so that feels like a win.
I like the title and the music is okay. 3 stars or C+.
Ikke min sjanger, helt streit punk-pop.
It was enjoyable. But didn't really grip me.
3.5. I'll be damned if this isn't some damned good punk music
Good stuff! Don't know if I will ever remember this exists
yeah this kicks ass
Most of it I didn’t think much of good or bad but shout out to ‘ Plan 9 Channel 7’ for that intro riff loved that. But its a 3/5
I can see why they were influential
I like the damned in principle. “New Rose,” and “Neat Neat Neat” are classic singles. And they were on The Young Ones! Bug I’ve never found much more beyond that. So I was pleasantly surprised that I really liked the first few songs. It got a bit boring on the middle and then picked up at the end. So I want to give it a 4 but it’s probably a 3.
Enjoyed this, felt full of musicianship underneath the sneering punk exterior.
Listens: 3 Standout tracks: Smash It Up Machine Gun Etiquette is a dope album name, regardless of how I feel about the music.
Fun album with short, catchy songs. First listen wasn't the most convincing but they stick in your head.
3 star albums are hardest to write reviews for as I don't have much of an opinion on them. They usually lead to me writing a generic review like so: It's an alright album but just not too interesting for me.
Sounded like English punk. Pretty middle of the road for me. Good enough to enjoy it
Good for early punk. I like the attitude here. Playfully disrespectful is great. The guitar work is not that good as some people here have said. But this was good
Started strong but fell off. 3 stars
Not quite my usual style but I still enjoyed it.
great punk band from back in the day. I looked them up and they are still touring, playing the waterfront here this summer. the more you know!
Pretty fun punk rock album. No real standouts though. Enjoyed it but wouldn't listen again.
the songs that are straight up punk i like and are good. the songs that aren’t / talk about love… yeah not for me. The long songs are quite good.
Solid album. High energy punk. Standout songs: Anti Pope Plan 9 Channel 7 Looking at You
Lättlyssnad typisk punkrock.
Cool album, tried to listen intently a few times but it kept getting pushed to the background. Liked what I heard, will need the revisit
punk rock.
Who would have thought that The Damned could have so much fun! I am not sure what they bring to the punk genre other than a little bit more of a sense of irony and fun, but they are a tight band that delivers a nice entry into the punk world. I haven't heard them before, but I liked the album.
Not their best album still sounds fresh
They somehow manage to be both amateurishly basic, and too over produced to be punk. Some good stuff on here, but generally disappointing.
Classic English punk
Ah kind of interesting
Trance inducing
Pretty good album. Some nice songs but nothing too grabbing
I know the band by name and I've always had an interest in learning more about their sound. I dig late 70's punkish stuff and the energy it gives off. "Love Song" has that energy and a Brit vibe. I learned they were the first real punk band to release a single/album, and had big success in England but no so much over here. The intro to "Melody Lee" was stolen by the Smashing Pumpkins years later. Their entire sound was stolen by Rancid and they likely influence The Clash. I had to skip "These Hands", that maniacal laugh and the song structure wasn't there for me. Overall it got a little tiresome by the end. But I will say I enjoyed "Smash It Up", good way to finish the album. This one is likely on here for influence, though I would think their 1976 debut would be the better reference for that. While I enjoyed it all I'm not sure I'd include this album on the T1001.
3.5
I forgor
Some bright spots in an otherwise uninspiring album
Decent album, but Smash it up was really the best song on the album.
Some cracking guitar work on some of the tracks scrapes this album into the three-star category for me, but in general, it's not my cup of tea.
It's a decent album, just not feeling it :(
Random thoughts: * typical punk music. Nothing groundbreaking here in my opinion. * I related to "I Just Can't Be Happy Today". * Smash It Up was catchy and I can see why it is the most popular track from this album.
As far as Punk music goes, it wasn’t bad. Can’t say I’d listen to it again.
Pretty good album, lots of the songs are "almost - bangers" but very few songs I actually remembered or cared about after listening to the album, maybe I just need to give it another listen.
There are 5 star songs on this record and 2 star songs. I would give it a 3.5 if I could.
Fun fast punk, with understandable lyrics
3.5
Apart from the first track nothing really stood out. Nothing terrible on here but just some quite generic punk.
I was happy to see this pop up. Been looking forward to this. It is good, but I'm slightly underwhelmed. It's not grabbing me instantly. Can't put my finger on the reason why not. Great cover art.
At first I was really not liking this, but as the album progressed, it grew on me a bit. Still not really my sound -- a little too shouty and punky, without a whole ton of musical oomph, but there were a few tracks that I enjoyed listening to and hummed along. Three stars.
70s, enjoyed
I guess I don’t really get the appeal of sitting and listening to a punk record. Having said that, at least this one has some tuned and decent lyrics and a sense of fun, which is something sadly lacking in the American hardcore/punk offerings on here
Another fun punk album with a good dose of British sass and some gnarly bass riffs and guitar solos. Some solid tunes in here but nothing too noteworthy
Kolejny punkowy album. Ostatnio ciągle na nie trafiam i powoli zlewają mi się w jedno. Czy miło się słuchało? Tak. Czy cokolwiek zapadnie mi w pamięć? Nie. 6/10 i następny proszę
Would relisten
The album felt like it struggled with an identity, but I did enjoy it still. 3/5
"Machine Gun Etiquette" by The Damned may not have reinvented the wheel in the punk rock genre, but it stands out as a solid and cohesive album that showcases the band's ability to blend aggressive energy with melodic sensibilities. Released in 1979, it captures the raw essence of punk while exploring more diverse musical elements, such as rockabilly and pop, demonstrating the band's evolution. Tracks like "Love Song" and "Smash It Up" resonate with infectious hooks and powerful lyrics that reflect the angst of the era. Ultimately, the album solidifies The Damned's place in punk history, proving that while it may adhere to the genre’s foundational principles, it also offers a memorable and enjoyable listening experience.
3.75
Punk isn’t my usual go to but enjoyed this album some good tracks on here.
Well, this rollicked along at a fair pace. Inoffensively fun British punk, it's a reasonably solid three for me.
Album 611 of 1001 The Damned - Machine Gun Etiquette (1979) Rating : 3.5 / 5 Praised for its eclectic mix of punk rock, psychedelia, and gothic elements, it is a respected album in the punk world. I can't claim to be overly knowledgeable of punk offerings but I know what I like. Good album.
Short and sweet. I find myself gravitating away from Punk lately but this one hit a sweet spot.
Frech und selbstbewusst. Sehr melodisch und eingängig. Aber heute war's nur nett
Enjoyed this. Liked the early stage punk. 3/5 Might listen again
Real good Short, sweet and packs a punch High 3
That's not my taste in music.
Not the most interesting stuff i heard on here, but enjoyable
Solid early Brit punk. Not sure I get all the 5s, but it was enjoyable listen or two. 3.5
Machine Gun Etiquette is one of the better punk albums of its time. Fairly lofi recording could use updating. The songs are energetic and melodic. Plan 9 Channel 7 is the stand out. At times The Damned have traditional Irish melodies almost (see Love Song) at times almost Doorsy (These Hands) but it’s the punk that stands out 6.3/10
A but all over the place but pretty fun
Didn't leave much of impression.
Good album but in no rush for a second go.
You can feel the influence this album had on future punk album. The explosiveness in the album was very much so there. The unique sound effects are interesting like the chainsaw sound in MGE or the plane in Happy Today. 6/10 not really my thing but I can see the early punk appeal
This was a lot of fun. Will revisit.
I kind of liked this. It was fun.
Solid punk songs with just enough variety to keep it interesting.
Pretty good punk album. Plan 9 Channel 7 is a standout song. Not many other thoughts on this but it was an enjoyable listen.
++: I Just Can't Be Happy Today, Anti-Pope, Plan 9 Channel 7, Noise, Noise, Noise, Looking at You, Smash It Up (Part 1) +: Machine Gun Etiquette, Melody Lee, These Hands (Smash It Up (Part 2) +-: Love Song 7,9/10
Enjoyed it. Not sure it was enough for a 4 though.
October 10, 2024 HL: "Anti-Pope", “Plan 9, Channel 7", “Love Song”, “Smash It Up” Well, I like it better than the Dictators & the Stranglers In fact, one day when my fatigue over early punk has faded, I’ll probably praise this as one of the most unique entries from that era. Less Sid Vicious than Syd Barrett 3.5
I like this album a lot better than most punk genre albums, it's more melodic and musical than most. Glad to listen to it this morning.
Oh, more British punk rock. I liked this one, especially "Noise, Noise, Noise".
just punk. just the sound of punk. nothing more, nothing less
rock n roll into punk in the late 70s vibes.
Nice surprise! 3.5/5
On the edge of 80’s punk rock, bringing in the new decade of music. 3.2
5/10. Wasn’t my thing overall. A couple good instrumental moments. Did add one song to the playlist.
A listening for the historical relevance. Probably would’ve liked this album more when I was younger. But like it I do.
Like being struck with a sledgehammer in its best moments. Fast and furious.
A great punk album with some wider influences, especially Britain
It was okay, 3.1 stars
I’ll be damned if I didn’t think this was pretty good
Smash it up was my favorite track, good punk album.
I'm still not sure I like that this albums is all over the place or if it just annoys me.
I'm usually not into punk, but this album was pretty good!
Solid English punk rock music. I was entertained the entire time, and a few of the songs I would add to a work out playlist.
A solid punk rock album. It's old, yeah, but it still holds up. Not my favorite type of music, though.
Never gave The Damned much of a listen. Surprised at the instrumentation and dynamics. Thought it was going to full steam all the time and was not. Would rank it higher perhaps after a few additional listens.
Solid and energetic album but not a lot to draw me back. 3 side of 3.5
Banging tracks. 80s Punk.
There are some high points here, unfortunately not enough to make me excited about the album. Competent and good enough, my favorite track was probably "Plan 9 Chapter 7."
Machine Gun Etiquette is an album that isn't exactly the most remarkable but it is still pretty solid. The album had some generally good basslines and some pretty good vocals to go along with it. The album also moves at a pretty fast pace the majority of the time but it is a bit too fast sometimes not allowing the songs to sink in enough. I don't exactly know how the cover of that MC5 song is compared to the original since i haven't heard the original (heck, i haven't even heard of that band until i did this album). Either way, this album isn't the best one i have done but it is still pretty good. Best Song: Smash It Up (Pts. 1 & 2) Worst Song: Love Song
Cooles Album.
Pretty chill but nothing special
I dig the raw energy. And it sure sounds like they are having fun. But some of it is just too much noise instead of music for me to love it.
Just very average.
Sinällän ihan hyvää rähinä punkkia, eikä ees niin rähisevää kokoajan. Eli hyvää punkkia. Parhaat: Plan 9 Channel 7, Melody Lee, Smash It Up
great band,couldn't take the vocalist
I didn't like it that much, but it's a bit better than most punk. I see how this might have paved the way to post punk.
Love Song 3.2 Machine Gun Etiquette 3.3 I Just Can't Be Happy Today 3.4 Melody Lee 3 Anti-Pope 3.1 These Hands 3.1 Plan 9 Channel 7 3.5 Noise, Noise, Noise 3.2 Looking at You (MC5 cover) 3 Liar 3.2 Smash It Up (Part 1) 3.3 Smash It Up (Part 2) 3.3 Score: 3.216666667
Some cool punkish stuff, this list has a lot of stuff just like this tho lol
Solid punk album
Quite agressive music.
Very tolerable punk, some of the easiest to listen to that I've heard on this project. Yet I've somehow never heard of this band! The album didn't change my life, but it was a good listen. High 2 or low 3 for me!
Rock setentero.
This album is definitely music that i don’t typically enjoy, but the midsection was different and interesting enough to bump it up to 3 for me. These Hands is so strange but i love it, especially the psychedelic effect of the laughing as the circus music drones on in the background.
i only had the time to listen to the first few songs, so i can’t really speak for the album in its entirety. i liked what i heard tho, but i feel like i needed to listen more to decided how i feel for sure. giving it a safe 3 star as i did like what i heard but didn’t hear enough.
Pretty damn good. I want to give it a 4 because I think I’ll be revisiting but I think that threshold is really a 3 not a 4. wish I would’ve gave stardust a 3 in retrospect
Decent punk music! Enjoyable.
Fun British punk, the songs aren't as repetitive as many others in this genre, the structures of the songs are kind of interesting. I also like their humourous lyrics. However, it gets a bit tiring towards the end, I think I enjoyed the middle of the album the most. I'd give it a 3.5 overall.
I enjoyed it more than similar bands of the Brit-punk era. Which is not a genre I have fully understood. I do enjoy the discernible talented instrument playing, and the light hearted, fun atmosphere certainly made for a more tolerable listening experience. As with other punk albums, the recording is not ideal and adds to the noise-factor. If I revisit any, this would be one to give a second chance.
n dava nada e foi bom
Pleasantly surprised
Very 3 stars for me
Bit generic, but not too big of a chore to listen to
It's an alright album, I don't have any strong feelings either way.
Not baad at all
57/100
Vroeger was dit waarschijnlijk net op of over het randje. Als je het nu luistert is het niet zo choquerend. Dat hoeft ook niet per se natuurlijk. Als we gechoqueerd willen worden zetten we wel een keer Ongehoord Nederland aan. Ik merk dat ik hier niet zo gek veel over te melden heb. 36 minuten aan wel leuke muziek. Geen memorabel top- of schijtalbum. Een tikkie oud maar dat valt te verwachten. Niet elk nummer is een schot in de roos. Af en toe lekker gitaarwerk met een mooi fuzzy pedaaltje. Een hoge 3 voor dit album van de Verdomden.
A bit more poppy than I'd normally expect from punk, which I enjoyed. The album also has some interesting experimental stuff going on, which kept my interest for the whole album. That being said, it's just not for me and I doubt I'll so searching for it again.
Fun, good workout, last two especially, good punk vibes
Liked this
Interesting
my prayers have been answered – FINALLY a 30 min album again. I don't totally love it, but that might be because I can't fully grasp its cultural significance and feel like I've heard this many times before – it definitely feels a bit dated/boring to me when I inevitably compare it to all the punk/punk rock stuff I've heard to date. otherwise solid work, and I most certainly agree that the vocals and the musicianship are exquisite compared to their peers
Pretty fun.
Raw punk with full sound and passable vocals.
Blind album and artist. I enjoyed this album more than I thought for sure. First listen is great and has some catchy songs.
Some nice british punk. Lively atmosphere, and the last track switches things up in a cool way. Strong 3
It's good, but didn't really stick with me.
Not usually into punk but let’s see. From 1979.
Boarderline. Some interesting sounds.
Didn’t pick up any machine gun manners/best practices though
It sounded like they made the album as a joke
Love the music. Can hear their influence on many of our more recent alt punk artists. Not digging the vocals.
It was fine I guess
This was fine.
I don't often listen to punk so when I do I have a few standard records to which I turn. That said, this is a really good record, but I like their debut a little more.
A genre bender of an album
perfectly fine as background music but nothing special for me.
Melody Lee is a belter.
PUNK. I'll probs never listen again but neat stuff
Wish I could do 3.5. I liked this but probably won’t listen again
I like it just a smidge, but not enough to tune in.
frisch und punkig, London der 70er!
Spannendes Album an der Grenze zwischen verschiedenen Stilen mit guten Songs Richtung Hardcore.
5.5/10
Pretty Damned good