The Damned - Machine Gun Etiquette

Machine Gun Etiquette was 35 minutes of eclectic but compelling punk rock. In 1979, by challenging themselves musically, The Damned made a record that challenged the listener. The reward was captured in the grooves. The Damned are the last band standing from that first influential generation of UK punk.

Could you imagine a universe where the Sex Pistols were still putting out meaningful records and playing great live shows? They couldn’t even survive the ‘70s. What about The Clash? They made it almost a decade before their pitiful end. Somehow The Damned have persevered. I think you could argue that Machine Gun Etiquette was pivotal to their survival, but most importantly, it’s a damn fine record. (Punknews)

Tracklisting:

A1 Love Song
A2 Machine Gun Etiquette
A3 I Just Can´t Be Happy Today
A4 Melody Lee
A5 Antipope
A6 These Hands
B1 Plan 9 Channel 7
B2 Noise Noise Noise
B3 Looking At You
B4 Liar
B5 Smash It Up (Part 1)
B6 Smash It Up (Part 2)