Definitely not 'nostalgic', but I must admit as a loyal, longtime fan through thick and thin... this song is one of the most boring, pedestrian sounding things I've ever heard from the Damned. There are other songs on Evil Spirits that are really great, top-notch Damned classics, but this one just sounds wholly out of place to me. I know it's Pinch's song. He wrote the music and the lyrics, and no offense to him as a person, but I think maybe he should have saved this for a solo outing or another band. I also can't stand the vague political tone. Either be direct and up front with politics or don't do politics at all (in the music). The Damned have always smartly stayed away from politics, and the few songs that were/are political were usually done in a clever way where it wasn't preachy or self-righteous, but it was always clear exactly where they stood. Not the case on this one. All that said, I agree that they have at least been successful in avoiding the nostalgia/retro curse that has plagued so many old punk bands in recent years. I can find many similarities (on Evil Spirits) with previous eras, but it's not a blatant case of trying desperately to recapture old glories. More like an homage to an illustrious past, while still looking forward. It's just this song... ugh.
Brewzerr I respect your opinion, but I find this song gorgeous melodically and lyrically. I love the odd modulation in the chorus and Dave's voice has never sounded better. I also like the unorthodox way the song inserts a pre-chorus before the second chorus, but not the first. The breakdown and organ solo are both very wistful and elegiac to me. In fact, the whole thing is very pretty to me. The more important point here is this: While I get where you're coming from, don't fall into the trap of thinking that because sonething doesn't resonate with you it can't resonate with others. The Damned have a lot of different colors and flavors, and are shrewd enough to know that different songs are going to appeal to different people in different ways. They probably knew that many of their fans would connect with this song, even if others didn't. You can't please everyone. Count me among the people who love this song.
@@glennpagemusic Totally agree. The Damned have never been just one sound but actually I think this is a very Damned song which allows Dave Vanians vocals to shine through, also Monty Oxymorons keyboards get good airing. But your right the melodics are gorgeous. The band showing they are so much more than just another punk band.
Chin up my dear, amazing how things can change when you least expect it to, I have been listening to tha Damned from day one and I cant tell you how many times they have come to the rescue when I was feeling down x
David Radford exactly a few years back even in my ward days they helped in so many ways also feel free to message me if ever need always good to have friends and support and helps that we all love the damned hehe
Paul Gray's bass !! Loved Stu's work and Patricia Morrison's, But Gray has a very organic bass presence. Pinch puts a lotof heart too! Brings some nice variations. And The Captain's signature is on so many songs, it's a delight in itself. My favorite band of all time without a doubt!! And I'm 52. And listened to a LOT of music. Still do. The Damned always come back for some appreciation from time to time. And yes Evil Spirits is one my favorite!!
honestly, is there any frontman as stylish and perfect in every sense?? nobody looks like that, nobody sings like that... and not just Dave, but all of them, amazing... Love you Damned, please never stop... never die..
went to the hollywood vampires concert in glasgow last week,these guys were one of the opening acts and at 14 years old i love these guys so much even tho before the concert i had never heard of them really,now there one of my fav bands and there so good live😍😴
Beautiful haunting song , well done dear masters ,more than 40 years surviving with class and style , ..after this there is nothing.. oh yes .. i got a new rose!!'...
Not prominent enough, I think. Visconti kind of dialed him down in the mix. Listen to The Black Album or Strawberries and you'll hear Paul's bass really shine bright, but on Evil Spirits it's a bit more in the background. Still sounds great, but not as up front as it was in the '80-'83 recordings.
Saw Paul Gray from 3 meters of distance, i was at the edge of the stage when they came to Udine ( North Italy) in April 1980, and before the concert i've spoke to Rat Scabies, and got his autograph, ( i lost it ) , he was friendly with all the people surrounding him. During the concert, Rat played with his Gibson Les Paul some songs of the Sex Pistols, and Captain Sensible was on drums! Unforgettable concert!
Love the sleight of hand twist of fate theme of the song. The lads look great and sound even better! It's allways good to see the captain being jolly!😎
This is by far my favourite song on the album, and it has a great video accompanying it! I met The Damned at a signing last Saturday which had been the highlight of my year so far.
The Damned forever - bought New Rose when I was 10 on Skydog label - still getting 'goosebumps' and 2000% happier now that PG is well. Thank You The Damned - you bastards changed my fucking life.
An absolutely stellar album, I'm glad I managed to get a signed one yesterday. It was the highlight of my year and likely will remain to be the highlight of my year unless I can catch them live! Great job chaps!
First heard it at the gig in Southend. Great song. Well made video. Been following The Damned for a long time now. Great to see them still going. Great bunch of gentlemen, who are loving what they do!
And this tune was written by the drummer, Pinch (ex-English Dogs). Anything is possible. Brilliant song and vid. I like how each instrument has a small solo piece that doesn’t distract from the overall song.
Dear Damned. Thank you for not succumbing to the dark allure of becoming a nostalgia act. Although your back catalog is filled with a variety and quality that lesser bands could scarcely imagine, your new music on the post-reunion recordings are as great as or (forgive the blasphemy) better than the magical music you gifted the world with in the 70's and 80's. Judging from the sound of the new record, it seems that your production team also understand that one of rock and roll' s greatest bassist, Paul Gray, has returned to his musical home. The bass sound is better than any of the previous recordings that Paul has played on.
nikto45 Their new albums certainly are infrequent but prevent them from fully becoming a typical nostalgia act. Having said that, I've seen them do gigs consisting of 70s and 80s songs, and wished there were some of the newer songs in the set.
This is simply 'awesome' Thanks guys for keeping it fresh & always moving forward. Thanks for all the memories & for making all your fans happy through the decades - keep on keeping on 👍
One of my biggest regrets in life is finding out about this band 30 years after I should have- Only knew "Alone Again" Because of KROQ in the 80's- I LOVE them now. Seen them 2-3 times in the last two years. Going to see them again May 2019!!
GREAT piece of work by The DAMNED. Caught them Live in their prime (Late70's,early80's)...Super Band...and STILL kickin' A*s ! RB/nowretiredfromTheScene&wrestlingwithTheDevil /
Kudos to The Damned for not turning into a tired old nostalgia act, still doing it their way.
Definitely not 'nostalgic', but I must admit as a loyal, longtime fan through thick and thin... this song is one of the most boring, pedestrian sounding things I've ever heard from the Damned. There are other songs on Evil Spirits that are really great, top-notch Damned classics, but this one just sounds wholly out of place to me. I know it's Pinch's song. He wrote the music and the lyrics, and no offense to him as a person, but I think maybe he should have saved this for a solo outing or another band. I also can't stand the vague political tone. Either be direct and up front with politics or don't do politics at all (in the music). The Damned have always smartly stayed away from politics, and the few songs that were/are political were usually done in a clever way where it wasn't preachy or self-righteous, but it was always clear exactly where they stood. Not the case on this one.
All that said, I agree that they have at least been successful in avoiding the nostalgia/retro curse that has plagued so many old punk bands in recent years. I can find many similarities (on Evil Spirits) with previous eras, but it's not a blatant case of trying desperately to recapture old glories. More like an homage to an illustrious past, while still looking forward. It's just this song... ugh.
Brewzerr I respect your opinion, but I find this song gorgeous melodically and lyrically. I love the odd modulation in the chorus and Dave's voice has never sounded better. I also like the unorthodox way the song inserts a pre-chorus before the second chorus, but not the first. The breakdown and organ solo are both very wistful and elegiac to me. In fact, the whole thing is very pretty to me.
The more important point here is this: While I get where you're coming from, don't fall into the trap of thinking that because sonething doesn't resonate with you it can't resonate with others. The Damned have a lot of different colors and flavors, and are shrewd enough to know that different songs are going to appeal to different people in different ways. They probably knew that many of their fans would connect with this song, even if others didn't. You can't please everyone. Count me among the people who love this song.
@@glennpagemusic Totally agree. The Damned have never been just one sound but actually I think this is a very Damned song which allows Dave Vanians vocals to shine through, also Monty Oxymorons keyboards get good airing. But your right the melodics are gorgeous. The band showing they are so much more than just another punk band.
@@Brewzerr Yeah, the Damned are not really political, never were aside from the odd lyric from the Captain here and there. I love Dave on this though.
@@Brewzerr Perfectly stated. I wrote the same elsewhere in these comments. Also isn't he British? Worry about bongland not my country.
This is The Damned at the top of their game.
This is my favorite thing on Evil Spirits and it was written by the drummer. What a great farewell Pinch! Definitely a Damned classic 🔥.
I've been having a rough go at life and just them making more songs and albums has made my day brighter
Sorry to hear that maybe as the song suggests start looking right!!!
Robert Benedetto lol yes
Chin up my dear, amazing how things can change when you least expect it to, I have been listening to tha Damned from day one and I cant tell you how many times they have come to the rescue when I was feeling down x
David Radford exactly a few years back even in my ward days they helped in so many ways also feel free to message me if ever need always good to have friends and support and helps that we all love the damned hehe
Robert Benedetto I agree exactly!!!
Wonderful! Dave's crooning has never sounded better. The album is phenomenal. Monty's keyboards add a lot to the album.
Paul Gray's bass !! Loved Stu's work and Patricia Morrison's, But Gray has a very organic bass presence. Pinch puts a lotof heart too! Brings some nice variations. And The Captain's signature is on so many songs, it's a delight in itself. My favorite band of all time without a doubt!! And I'm 52. And listened to a LOT of music. Still do. The Damned always come back for some appreciation from time to time. And yes Evil Spirits is one my favorite!!
I love Monty !
The way The Damned songs always cheer me up no matter whats's going on my life.
honestly, is there any frontman as stylish and perfect in every sense?? nobody looks like that, nobody sings like that... and not just Dave, but all of them, amazing... Love you Damned, please never stop... never die..
And there was me thinking that Mr Vanian was starting to resemble a sartorially elegant Elvis Costello!
Dunno bout that. Just watched him making a 🐖 s ass of What Do I Get at the Pete Shelley benefit gig
These guys will never desappoint me!!! ❤ The Damned's fan forever.
There is no better band than the Damned in 2019!
With the worst album of 2018👍
@@gmantramp404 Yes not a patch on MGE.
@@VincentRE79 Damned×3 is the indisputable king of the Damned albums .🤘🤘👍
@@gmantramp404 Yes if they had come out with stuff like Look Left in 79/80 they would have been laughed at.
Killing Joke is still making killer music and force-of-nature live shows 41 years into their existence.
went to the hollywood vampires concert in glasgow last week,these guys were one of the opening acts and at 14 years old i love these guys so much even tho before the concert i had never heard of them really,now there one of my fav bands and there so good live😍😴
Great to see the chaps still banging out tunes 40+ years after New Rose...... Loving this!
The Damned is, with no doubt, one of the bands of my life!
Clever and refreshing. Great to see Paul back on bass. Love it!
Dave’s voice is ageless
"lies become the truth" just about as apt for 2020 as it can be.
I love the damned
A perfect song to convince the doubters!
My fav track of the album after Standing On The Edge of Tomorrow! Love The Damned!!! You guys rock!!!!!
Beautiful haunting song , well done dear masters ,more than 40 years surviving with class and style , ..after this there is nothing.. oh yes .. i got a new rose!!'...
Great song and video. I love how prominent Paul's Rickenbacker is in the mix.
His bass playing is so beautiful it makes tears spring to my eyes. We're so lucky to have him.
Not prominent enough, I think. Visconti kind of dialed him down in the mix. Listen to The Black Album or Strawberries and you'll hear Paul's bass really shine bright, but on Evil Spirits it's a bit more in the background. Still sounds great, but not as up front as it was in the '80-'83 recordings.
Saw Paul Gray from 3 meters of distance, i was at the edge of the stage when they came to Udine ( North Italy) in April 1980, and before the concert i've spoke to Rat Scabies, and got his autograph, ( i lost it ) , he was friendly with all the people surrounding him. During the concert, Rat played with his Gibson Les Paul some songs of the Sex Pistols, and Captain Sensible was on drums! Unforgettable concert!
4 decades later, still rocking hard
There's a slickness and a maturity to this we haven't seen since Strawberries era Damned. Well done !
Love the sleight of hand twist of fate theme of the song. The lads look great and sound even better! It's allways good to see the captain being jolly!😎
Whar a voice. And song
Monty's absolutely killing it with the keys in this album. Definitely the standout instrument.
Absolutely fantastic! This made my day.
Beautiful, haunting, thought provoking. Superb Track. Well done The Damned xxx
La banda mas grande que me voló la cabezaaa, ojalá vuelvan pronto a Argentina.. aguante Damned!!!
monty pure class and best damned organ player
sineatersmith Reminds me of The Stranglers Dave Greenfields keyboard style.
This is by far my favourite song on the album, and it has a great video accompanying it! I met The Damned at a signing last Saturday which had been the highlight of my year so far.
+Edgy Veggie Where was the signing held?
The Damned forever - bought New Rose when I was 10 on Skydog label - still getting 'goosebumps' and 2000% happier now that PG is well. Thank You The Damned - you bastards changed my fucking life.
That voice
One of my top favorite bands.
An absolutely stellar album, I'm glad I managed to get a signed one yesterday. It was the highlight of my year and likely will remain to be the highlight of my year unless I can catch them live! Great job chaps!
L.Scott Palmer Who gives a Flying Fuck?
@@midnightmover2329 Apparently, *YOU* did enough to leave that response.
New Rose You’re a Girly Fan Boy that’s what you are :)
Well, I didn't expect it to be that good.
Another great album by one of my favorite bands (along with The Who, Television, Kinks...).
Wonderful. And the album sounds great too. Long live the mighty Damned!👍🏻🍻
First heard it at the gig in Southend. Great song. Well made video. Been following The Damned for a long time now. Great to see them still going. Great bunch of gentlemen, who are loving what they do!
Always a class act.
What a cool song...not what I was expecting. It's great to have Paul back as well. Great work lads. Happy Birthday Captain!
WOW!.....great song, they all kick ass and I love watching and listening to Monty!
This song just gets better with every play✔️✔️
This deserves more views
Well played gentlemen ....
Great track. That mushroom cloud/Monty's head cut made me laugh too.
Amo a Dave Vanian y a The Damned ♥
lo sé... somos un ejército!! ;)
And this tune was written by the drummer, Pinch (ex-English Dogs). Anything is possible. Brilliant song and vid. I like how each instrument has a small solo piece that doesn’t distract from the overall song.
Didn't Pinch just leave the band? Rat's back!!!
These Grimly Fiendishs are immortals
Integrity, talent, destruction, creation, the one, the only, the Damned...........
Really really good.
Love you Dave loved you then.... love you still.
Absolutely sublime
Awesome
Dear Damned. Thank you for not succumbing to the dark allure of becoming a nostalgia act. Although your back catalog is filled with a variety and quality that lesser bands could scarcely imagine, your new music on the post-reunion recordings are as great as or (forgive the blasphemy) better than the magical music you gifted the world with in the 70's and 80's. Judging from the sound of the new record, it seems that your production team also understand that one of rock and roll' s greatest bassist, Paul Gray, has returned to his musical home. The bass sound is better than any of the previous recordings that Paul has played on.
@nikto45 : Strawberries is stellar!
@nikto45 Well... they certainly inspired Killing Joke and Nirvana with Life Goes On...
nikto45 anything is an amazing record. You have a minority assessment of the band.
nikto45 Their new albums certainly are infrequent but prevent them from fully becoming a typical nostalgia act. Having said that, I've seen them do gigs consisting of 70s and 80s songs, and wished there were some of the newer songs in the set.
nikto45 Strawberries is their best album in my opinion, and Anything includes one of their candidates for best Damned track ever, "In Dulce Decorum."
The holograms, Nukes and retro TV´s are giving me some Fallout vibes.
I love this song so much. Dave and company...you guys get it! Cheers from the U.S.A.!
Great album, looking fwd to Southampton in august...
This is simply 'awesome'
Thanks guys for keeping it fresh & always moving forward. Thanks for all the memories & for making all your fans happy through the decades - keep on keeping on 👍
Respect for the Damned just went up again. Good intelligent captivating song writing. Instantly catchy 👌
I cant love this enough 🖤
Monty's mannerisms tickle me; I bet he's a character
Good job, The Damned!
My favorite band. It’s the message here that matters. Wake up everybody! It’s all a bunch of cartoons being pounded into our living dead bodies.
Chuffing marvellous. All hail the Damned...
Excelente cancion y video
Great song.. Brilliant video, can't wait to see you live in the US of A.
Still kicking ass after all these years
Another fine video. The new album is excellent!
Brilliant as usual lads.
That's wonderful.
One of my biggest regrets in life is finding out about this band 30 years after I should have- Only knew "Alone Again" Because of KROQ in the 80's- I LOVE them now. Seen them 2-3 times in the last two years. Going to see them again May 2019!!
Very very beautiful. The Damned are forever
Amazing.
Damned for Life.
Well I’ll be damned, they’re back and still sooooooo good 🖖🏻
That was great!
Love it old fashion
Shame the Damned's latest albums are so underrated they are really good if conservative, especially the previous one is among their best
greatest band since none..........
If this album is not nominated for the Mercury Prize then the world is F**ked up!!!!
So beautifully said...
Amazing band !
Good bless ‘The Damned’ 🖤
Fantastic song!
Over 40 year's on and still as good as ever.
Great track, the video is Steller too
This is superb... During these strange times!
Thank you guys for the soundtrack of my life.
Long live The Damned!! 😎
GREAT piece of work by The DAMNED. Caught them Live in their prime (Late70's,early80's)...Super Band...and STILL kickin' A*s !
RB/nowretiredfromTheScene&wrestlingwithTheDevil
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What a beautiful song
Wonderful song !!
Beautiful song❤️🎶🎶🎶
What a lovely song. Dave sounds so good here. God bless the Damned.
Great song!!!
Great tune !!
I really do love this video
Brilliant
Such a class act!
Hermosa canción !!!!!
Great new album!
Eternal Damned
Love it;