ALBUM REVIEW: The Damned's fifth LP pivoted the band away from their punk rock roots and planted them firmly in the goth/psych playground they still dominate today...
Great write-up. Strawberries has always been my favourite Damned album; you have managed to perfectly articulate why.
Saw the reformed Vanian, Sensible, Scabies & Gray line-up play their Strawberries/Black Album show last year and they blew the roof off, defying any doubts about their ability to still kick it like the last 40 years never happened.
Thanks, Pen! I’m surprised that piece didn’t resonate with more people - it’s an undeniably great album. I think I’ve seen them live more than any other band - maybe not Melvins, but otherwise… and they’ve always been ace. I’m looking forward to seeing this lineup in June. Can’t wait. Glad you enjoyed the article. Thanks for saying so!
Great write-up. Strawberries has always been my favourite Damned album; you have managed to perfectly articulate why.
Saw the reformed Vanian, Sensible, Scabies & Gray line-up play their Strawberries/Black Album show last year and they blew the roof off, defying any doubts about their ability to still kick it like the last 40 years never happened.
Thanks, Pen! I’m surprised that piece didn’t resonate with more people - it’s an undeniably great album. I think I’ve seen them live more than any other band - maybe not Melvins, but otherwise… and they’ve always been ace. I’m looking forward to seeing this lineup in June. Can’t wait. Glad you enjoyed the article. Thanks for saying so!
I’m fairly new to Substack and still discovering people to follow. Looking forward to taking a further deep dive into your archives!
Welcome to *Expletive Deleted! :D
Love the name.
Love Strawberries. The record that unlocked my deep Damned fandom.
Good review!
Thanks, David - I appreciate you taking the time to comment.