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Track Listings
| 1. LOVE SONG | |||
| 2. MACHINE GUN ETIQUETTE | |||
| 3. I JUST CAN'T BE HAPPY TODAY | |||
| 4. MELODY LEE | |||
| 5. ANTI-POPE | |||
| 6. THESE HANDS | |||
| 7. PLAN 9 CHANNEL 7 | |||
| 8. NOISE NOISE NOISE | |||
| 9. LOOKING AT YOU | |||
| 10. LIAR | |||
| 11. SMASH IT UP Parts 1 & 2 | |||
| 12. LOVE SONG (Ed Hollis Version) | |||
| 13. NOISE NOISE NOISE (Ed Hollis Version) | |||
| 14. SUICIDE | |||
| 15. SMASH IT UP Part 2 (Backing Track – Singalonga Damned) | |||
| 16. SMASH IT UP Part 4 | |||
| 17. BURGLAR | |||
| 18. I JUST CAN’T BE HAPPY TODAY (DJ Edit) | |||
| 19. BALLROOM BLITZ | |||
| 20. TURKEY SONG | |||
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Product Description
Product Description
A 25th Anniversary special edition of one of punk’s innovative and epoch-defining albums. Contains the whole original album remastered with alternate versions of the three singles and the non-album B-Sides. The Ed Hollis mix of ‘Love Song’ has never been released in any form before and check out the ‘Smash It Up’ instrumental track for sing-a-longa karoake fun for all the family, followed by ‘Smash It Up’ Part 4, the Wessex Studio version, never released before. Also included is the impossibly rare Radio Edit 45 version of ‘I Just Can’t Be Happy Today’ – never re-issued and for the first time ever on CD; the single version of ‘Noise Noise Noise’, ‘Burglar’ and the ‘Turkey Song’. As a special bonus, the ‘Plan 9 Channel 7’ video is also featured. Includes a comprehensive sleeve note from Mojo journalist Kieron Tyler, containing plenty of rare memorabilia and fascinating anecdotes from MGE producer Roger Armstrong, who takes us through the recording experience on a track-by-track basis.
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
When it comes to punk albums there's none better, when it comes to daft punk albums then the Damned's Machine Gun Etiquette is special. I now own this album on vinyl,cassette, CD and 25th Anniversary CD, I can't get enough of it. From Love Song launching the album through to Plan 9, Channel 7 and ending with Smash It Up parts 1 and 2 every track is a real classic. I recently saw the Damned live at the Nottm Rock City (my favourite venue) and they played just about every track from Machine Gun Etiquette which highlighted the importance of this album to the band. Once you have heard this you will be hooked, go on buy it and be happy forever.
23 of 24 people found the following review helpful
By "malhutch"
Format:Audio CD
Arguably, The Damned's finest album. The band reformed after the disappointing Music For Pleasure with Captain Sensible changing from bass to lead guitar and showing off a wide range of his influences. Whereas The Damned under Brian James' leadership were stuck with James's Stooges fixation, the new line up allowed them to show off a wider range of skills. Highlights include guitar heroics and proto goth vocals from Vanian on Plan 9 Channel 7, the brilliant singles, including Love Song and Smash It Up and a blistering version of the MC5's Looking At You. Unfortunately, one reviewer seems to think this is a new Damned album and not the great return to form that most punks took to their hearts in 1979. Anyway, what's wrong with new Damned material? Grave Disorder included some great tracks and the band still put on one hell of a show!
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By Scott Murray
Format:Audio CD
My favourite of The Damned albums in my collection!
Also a great start to the second phase of The Damned's career.
Of course the early Brian James stuff was good too and definetly
shouldn't be overlooked, but the post James line-up seem
to incorporate more elements and styles into the songs,
giving them more variety.
This is an exciting burst of punk energy and in "Love Song",
"I Just Can't Be Happy Today" and "Smash It Up" has some of
The Damned's finest singles. Other great songs include "Noise Noise Noise",
a brilliant cover of The MC5's "Looking At You" and "Melody Lee".
This is one of The Damned's albums where all the tracks are
strong enough and fit together well. The bonus tracks are also
worthy inclusions. "Smash It Up" is always a great track but
the intricate melodic build up to it on the album makes it even
more formidable. There's a metal influence on the good Captain's
guitar playing and the overall sound, but in a good way rather
than putting off non-metal/punk fans like myself. It helps add
a new element to the music. The Damned at their best!
Also a great start to the second phase of The Damned's career.
Of course the early Brian James stuff was good too and definetly
shouldn't be overlooked, but the post James line-up seem
to incorporate more elements and styles into the songs,
giving them more variety.
This is an exciting burst of punk energy and in "Love Song",
"I Just Can't Be Happy Today" and "Smash It Up" has some of
The Damned's finest singles. Other great songs include "Noise Noise Noise",
a brilliant cover of The MC5's "Looking At You" and "Melody Lee".
This is one of The Damned's albums where all the tracks are
strong enough and fit together well. The bonus tracks are also
worthy inclusions. "Smash It Up" is always a great track but
the intricate melodic build up to it on the album makes it even
more formidable. There's a metal influence on the good Captain's
guitar playing and the overall sound, but in a good way rather
than putting off non-metal/punk fans like myself. It helps add
a new element to the music. The Damned at their best!
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Nibbled to death buying a copy!
The best album ever recorded. Full stop. Don't waste your time reading this (or any other review for that matter), just buy the record.
Published 2 months ago by David Freeburn
5.0 out of 5 stars
A true classic punk album
An absolute belter ...original and surprising in places... not all furious and fast punk...buy this today, you'll not regret it!
Published 4 months ago by Doug Griffiths
5.0 out of 5 stars
One of the greatest albums ever committed to vinyl
Machine Gun Etiquette was my introduction to this extraordinary band and what an introduction it was. I'd heard dribs and drabs throughout my lifetime but never a full album. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Mr Ogden
5.0 out of 5 stars
Replaced vinyl
Great to get this as i only had it on vinyl, lovely to hear again. Don't understand why I have to use a certain amount of words to be allowed to submit my views
Published 5 months ago by Avid reader
5.0 out of 5 stars
antisocial etiquette
I have just bought this album on cd and it sounds as fresh as when i bought it in 1979 as a spotty young punk!great music is timeless,and this is great music. Read more
Published 6 months ago by jeffers
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Damned at their Best !!
If you like the Damned then you'll love this ....if you don't know about the Damned you'll still love this ...it's a right rollicking fairground ride of an album .... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Ravensmead
5.0 out of 5 stars
The best (punk) album ever?
Ladies and Gentlemen. How do...
Years go by as you gradually update your vinyl LP collection into a CD collection. Read more
Years go by as you gradually update your vinyl LP collection into a CD collection. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Always In Shorts
5.0 out of 5 stars
Damned at their best
I have this album on vinyl from when it first came out. I had forgotten just how good it was. Now i get to blast it out in the car and show all these youngsters just what they have... Read more
Published 13 months ago by Dave W
5.0 out of 5 stars
Classic
I used to have this on vinyl years ago and decided it was time to own it again. A first rate album and every song is great and some even better than I remembered. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Johnoco
4.0 out of 5 stars
The best damned Album?
To me this is (probably) the best damned album. Every song a brilliant raw energy. Strawberries is excellent too as are one or two others but this one really captures the spirit... Read more
Published on 31 Jan 2011 by Ian Davis
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