There are at least two bands with this name: 1) The Damned are a punk rock group originally from Croydon, England, a suburban town outside London, who were formed in 1976. Despite being one of the definitive early punk bands they were also one of the most ambitious; with their later albums moving away from the breakneck garage sound of their debut and taking in elements from goth and psychedelia to prog and metal. They are notable for being the first of the British punk bands to release a single, put out an album, and tour the United States. Their debut album, Damned Damned Damned, was released six months before The Sex Pistols' debut, Never Mind The Bollocks. The Damned have dissolved and reformed many times, with singer Dave Vanian remaining the sole constant. They have incorporated many styles in their music, most notably garage rock, psychedelic music, the British theatrical rock of Screaming Lord Sutch and The Sensational Alex Harvey Band, and New Romantic. In addition to serving as inspiration for many of the young bands who created hardcore punk in the US, The Damned are also generally regarded as one of the founders of goth music. Original members Dave Vanian (David Lett), Captain Sensible (Raymond Burns), and Rat Scabies (Chris Millar) were all members of the semi-legendary Masters of the Backside which included future Pretenders frontwoman
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3 | Eloise | The Light At The End Of The Tunnel (Disc 2) |
4 | Eloise | A Kick Up the '80s, Vol. 10: Perfect |
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7 | Curtain Call | The Light At The End Of The Tunnel (Disc 1) |
8 | I Feel Alright | The Light At The End Of The Tunnel (Disc 1) |
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10 | Lovely Money | The Light At The End Of The Tunnel (Disc 1) |
11 | Neat Neat Neat | The Light At The End Of The Tunnel (Disc 1) |
12 | Psychomania | The Light At The End Of The Tunnel (Disc 1) |
13 | Smash It Up (Parts 1&2) | The Light At The End Of The Tunnel (Disc 1) |
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20 | Disco Man | The Light At The End Of The Tunnel (Disc 2) |