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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.
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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

16 tracks·52:08

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

Genre

gothic rock, new wave

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Artist Origin

United Kingdom

Runtime

52 min 8 sec