Machine Gun Etiquette
The Damned · 1977
52 min · 16 tracks · new wave · punk · gothic rock
A frenetic blend of punk energy, sardonic wit, and melodic hooks that captures the chaos of late '70s Britain.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- frenetic bursts of energy sardonic wit and humor dynamic peaks and valleys
- Context
- Released in January 1977, 'Machine Gun Etiquette' was The Damned's third studio album, following their influential debut 'Damned Damned Damned'. This album marked a significant evolution in their sound, showcasing greater musical ambition and a move towards a more polished production compared to their earlier raw punk roots.
- If you like
- new wave, punk, gothic rock
Machine Gun Etiquette is an album by The Damned, released in 1977. A frenetic blend of punk energy, sardonic wit, and melodic hooks that captures the chaos of late '70s Britain. 'Machine Gun Etiquette' is often hailed for its critical reception, with publications like NME praising its inventive approach. It also helped solidify The Damned's status within the punk scene, influencing subsequent bands and contributing to the genre's development as it navigated towards new wave aesthetics. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Machine Gun Etiquette sound like?
A frenetic blend of punk energy, sardonic wit, and melodic hooks that captures the chaos of late '70s Britain. Rooted in new wave and punk.
What makes Machine Gun Etiquette by The Damned notable?
'Machine Gun Etiquette' is often hailed for its critical reception, with publications like NME praising its inventive approach. It also helped solidify The Damned's status within the punk scene, influencing subsequent bands and contributing to the genre's development as it navigated towards new wave aesthetics. Released in January 1977, 'Machine Gun Etiquette' was The Damned's third studio album, following their influential debut 'Damned Damned Damned'. This album marked a significant evolution in their sound, showcasing greater musical ambition and a move towards a more polished production compared to their earlier raw punk roots.
Who is Machine Gun Etiquette for?
Machine Gun Etiquette works well if you're into frenetic bursts of energy, sardonic wit and humor and dynamic peaks and valleys.
How many songs are on Machine Gun Etiquette?
Machine Gun Etiquette has 16 tracks, running approximately 52 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Love Song Standout 2:22
- 2 Machine Gun Etiquette 1:48
- 3 I Just Can’t Be Happy Today 3:42
- 4 Melody Lee 2:07
- 5 Anti‐Pope Standout 3:20
- 6 These Hands 2:03
- 7 Plan 9 Channel 7 5:08
- 8 Noise, Noise, Noise 3:10
- 9 Looking at You 5:06
- 10 Liar 2:44
- 11 Smash It Up, Part 1 Standout 1:59
- 12 Smash It Up, Part 2 2:53
- 13 Ballroom Blitz 3:30
- 14 Suicide 3:15
- 15 Rabid (Over You) 3:41
- 16 White Rabbit (extended version) 5:14
Release Date
January 1, 1977
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
52 min 8 sec
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