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Track Listings
| Disc: 1 | |||
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| 1. Wait For The Blackout | |||
| 2. Lively Arts | |||
| 3. Silly Kids Games | |||
| 4. Drinking About My Baby | |||
| 5. Twisted Nerve | |||
| 6. Hit Or Miss | |||
| 7. Dr Jekyll And Mr Hyde | |||
| 8. Sick Of This And That | |||
| 9. History Of The World | |||
| 10. 13th Floor Vendetta | |||
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| Disc: 2 | |||
| 1. Love Song | |||
| 2. Second Time Around | |||
| 3. Smash It Up | |||
| 4. New Rose | |||
| 5. I Just Can't Be Happy Today | |||
| 6. Plan 9 Channel 7 | |||
| 7. White Rabbit | |||
| 8. Rabid (Over You) | |||
| 9. Seagulls | |||
| 10. History Of The World | |||
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Product Description
Album Description
• Following in the wake of the success of Machine Gun Etiquette 25th anniversary, the Black Album gets the same treatment with a long overdue upgrade adding the singles released in 1980 and the flips.
• The lavish booklet features comprehensive notes with details about the recordings never before revealed and many previously unseen shots of the band from the studio and from the Rockfield sessions.
• Also included is the original mix of the extended version of White Rabbit which has never been heard and the single B-Sides ‘Seagulls’, ‘I Believe The Impossible’ and Sugar and Spite’ appear on CD for the first time.
Product Description
Deluxe 2CD edition adding the singles released in 1980 & the B-sides + original mix of the extended version of 'White Rabbit'
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Sadly this is not available as it originally was as a double album with the full length "Curtain Call" and a live side with a great version of "Love Song". However, the album shows a lot more maturity and really lets Captain Sensible's nusical talents shine through, particularly in the arrangements - for example "Silly Kids' Games" for the vocals or the instrumentation in "History of the World". And although a bit of a rehash of "Love Song", when "Therapy" kicks in I can remember the urgency that got me excited about them in the first place. Whilst some maintain "Machine Gun Etiquette" is the Damned's finest moment, I beg to differ...
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
When The Black Album came out in 1980 it was an extraordinary leap forward for The Damned. Yes it contained 'punk' tracks such as Hit Or Miss, Drinking About My Baby and Sick Of This And That, but it also strayed into psychedelia with Silly Kids Games and especially the mighty Curtain Call. The latter foray signifying the birth of what would become known as 'Goth'. Such diversity was unheard of by most 'punk' bands in 1980, a time when The Exploited and Discharge were still pedalling there derivative wares. Accordingly The Black Album still holds its head up high today and this magnificent extended version contains a second disc of 'B' sides and singles to further bolster the quality. Punk? Psychedelia? Goth? Who cares what category this album falls into, the only one that matters is Masterpiece!
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I have owned the original vinyl album since it's release but have not played it for some time and didn't realise what i have been missing. This is even better with the additional tracks on CD 2 and this has inspired me to stock up and replace all my old punk LP vinyls with CDs. With the impressive White Rabbit being played again in the extended version, this compensates for the disappointment of the shorter version. I have so many favourites from this album such as Plan 9 Channel 7, Smash It Up 1 & 2, I Just Can't Be Happy Today, to choose from, it's so hard to to be be able pick one, but you can never discount the legendary Curtain Call! The Damned truely were one of the outstanding punk bands ever to grace the stage. I have already filled my basket with other Damned albums in anticipation for the next purchase.
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Classic!
This album defines The Damned and their ability to mix the fun side of their music with the dark side. No other band seems to have got this mix just right. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Dave W
Just about damned perfection
Having seen the Damned in the 80s, I was looking forward to seeing them again recently on their 35th anniversary tour. Read more
Published 6 months ago by thommo1919
A must have for any collection
I had not really ventured into 'punk bands' as such before buying this album- which I did soley on other reviewers comments. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Simon
The Damned - The Black Album
Already knew what to expect, having this on vinyl, but the second CD was a welcome bonus. The live tracks are of decent quality (production-wise) and include some rarities. Read more
Published on 1 Jan 2010 by Stevie Harrold
Superb
I loved it as a kid, in the 80s, and I love it now. In fact, it sounds better than ever. What a great album. Buy it. You'll love it. Read more
Published on 23 Feb 2009 by Pete
The Black Album never goes away
If you are a music fan buy The Black Album. To me its still the best album in my record collection which stetches back over 3 decades. Read more
Published on 16 Mar 2007 by Tharg, Leader of the Mudmen
Buy Now
I admittedly am biased when it comes to reviewing albums by The Damned, however, this album should be bought on the grounds it contains some brilliant tracks
Another classic to... Read more
Published on 27 Jan 2006 by D.O.S.
The best - bar none
Easily my favourite album of all time, shame the live tracks don't appear to have made it to the cd, buy this and live shepperton 1980 and enjoy. Read more
Published on 22 Oct 2004 by A.J
A New-Wave Classic - So Varied !
I bought this when it came out, as a 19-year-old, and was blown away. It's a world away from the first 2 albums - intelligent, witty, sophisticated, weird etc....... Read more
Published on 3 Feb 2004 by S.N. WOODS
Soul Food.
Quite how the band came up with this classic in the relatively short gap between 1979 and 1982 I'll never know. Read more
Published on 21 July 2003 by mark ruston
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