The Black Album

The Damned

The Black Album

RELEASED: October 01, 1980
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
Track Listing
1. Wait for the Blackout 3:56 2. Lively Arts 3:00 3. Silly Kids Games 2:35 4. Drinking About My Baby 3:03 5. Twisted Nerve 4:39 6. Hit or Miss 2:37 7. Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde 4:35 8. Sick of This and That 1:49 9. History of the World, Part 1 3:46 10. 13th Floor Vendetta 5:05 11. Therapy 6:12
Historical Archive
The Black Album, released in 1980, marked a significant evolution in The Damned's sound, showcasing a blend of punk rock and gothic elements. The album features a darker, more mature style compared to their earlier work, with complex arrangements and introspective lyrics. It is often regarded as one of the band's most ambitious projects and has influenced many subsequent artists in the punk and gothic genres. The album includes notable tracks such as 'Grimly Fiendish' and 'The History of the World'.