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Fiendish Shadows
Rock · 1997 · 15 tracks

Fiendish Shadows

The Damned

A raw, high-velocity live document of gothic punk legends. Blistering guitar riffs meet theatrical baritone vocals in a chaotic, basement-show atmosphere.

1997 · Westworld Recordings

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Fiendish Shadows is a visceral plunge into the heart of The Damned's live power, capturing a moment where their early punk velocity collided head-on with their developing gothic sensibilities. It sounds like a midnight joyride through a city that is both dangerous and alluring. The guitars are jagged and overdriven, yet there is an underlying elegance provided by the melodic bass lines and the unmistakable presence of Dave Vanian.

Tracklist · 15 Tracks
01
Curtain Call, Part 1
6:01
02
Shadow of Love
3:59
03
Wait for the Blackout
3:37
04
Grimly Fiendish
4:03
05
Stranger on the Town
4:48
06
Is It a Dream
3:54
07
There’ll Come a Day
4:14
08
Smash It Up
4:46
09
I Had Too Much to Dream Last Night
2:41
10
Gun Fury
2:47
11
Street of Dreams
5:22
12
Lust for Life
5:16
13
Love Song
2:01
14
New Rose
3:02
15
Disco Man
3:49
Moments Worth Listening For
The transition from a blistering punk anthem into a moody, gothic breakdown mid-set.
Dave Vanian's croon cutting through a wall of distorted guitar feedback.
The frantic, almost-falling-apart drum solo that ignites the crowd's energy.
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How does Fiendish Shadows sound next to the rest of The Damned's catalogue?

Live Recording+3.2σ

The production is built around live recording than this artist usually allows.

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