Grave Disorder

My favorite album by this band. I don't think there's any other band that's released an album this late in their career that actually tops all their other albums. No disrespect to Smash It Up era Damned. This album is just all around enjoyable. And this vinyl sounds way better than the cd rips I've been playing out for years.

Grave Disorder is so incredible it's impossible for me to choose a favorite song. The best thing about the album in general is that it sounds like The Damned. I was at first a bit wary about buying this album because some bands will take a long hiatus from making records only to return and sound like rubbish, or as if they've switched music genres completely. I am now sorry I ever doubted Grave Disorder. The Damned still know how to be The Damned. This CD not only sounds new, but it also gives a feeling of the continuation of a musical legacy and only adds to their collection of amazing songs. Dave Vanian's voice is in perfectly beautiful condition and every other member also seems to be top notch. A definite plus is all of the interesting sound clips, keyboards, backing vocals, and other add-ins that the band chose to include in just the right places in almost every song. And all of the lyrics to each track are included in the sleeve. A must have for any (as the liner notes put it) "discerning music lover!"

Interesting that the two best punk albums of this year are from guys who started well before 2001: Iggy's "Beat Em Up" and the Damned's "Grave Disorder". For their new CD the Damned seem to have drawn from the best elements from their previous efforts: imagine a cross between "Black Album" (1980), "Friday the 13th" ep (81),the better moments of "Strawberries" (82), their Naz Nomad project (84) and "Not Of This Earth" (96). Best songs: "song.com" (a Beach Boys parody!), "she", "obscene" (which recalls the Doors!), "neverland" and "would you be hot if you weren't dead". The only drawback is the self-rightous "Amen" where Capt. Sensible get in his usual dig against organised religion. Other than that this is either a great Damned album or a damned great album. (Damned fans might also enjoy the Portugal band Moonspell or Finland's 69 Eyes).

In all honesty this is the second The Damned album I own, so this is a review from a new fan. There are a lot of fantastic songs on here, stand outs would (for me) be "Thrill Kill", "Looking for Action", "Absinthe", and "'Til the end of time". "Would you be so hot (if you weren't dead)" is something of a satisfactory look at the hero worship of dead musicians (one in particular) who are nearly canonized after their death, and is just an awesome song to boot. I highly recommend this album!

Incredible album! I have determined I like The Damned in their "Goth" phase better. The genre highlights Vanian's voice/crooning skills. Great lyrics.

It was very good news when Captain Sensible finally returned to the Damned; even better news was that they were still capable of putting out excellent new music like this album. Fans who only like their early phase with Brian James might be disappointed, but if you like albums like "Strawberries" and "The Black Album," I can't imagine you not enjoying this one. Any of the songs on "Grave Disorder" would have fit nicely on one of those earlier records. Of course it would also have been nice if Rat Scabies was still aboard, but you can't have everything. Dave and the Captain sound great, as do the new band members. This has been out since 2001, but if you missed it, it's well worth picking up a copy.

Grave disorder is The Damned at one of their best moments musically. I love Monty Oxymoron the new keybordist in the band starting on this record. In a part he multiply hits the same chords over and over, for a time and more and it's him doing that. I don't think it's an effect. A really good idea and not letting the instrument play him. Would You Be So Hot (If you were'nt dead?) "You spoke of Love Philosophy." is about John Lennon. It has Dream #9 keyboards in as part of the whole song. A really beautiful guitar solo by none other than that great musical sensation, Captain Sensible."W" says America is perfect and we love it no matter what. We voted him out the first time and probably the second election too. "Thrill Kill", I know how they feel. And, just for you, a love song-" She".All in all another great album from The Damned a band that was punk before there was punk. The embryo of punk!

Love album

I have absolutely nothing negative to say about this album - it marked a phenomenal comeback for a band that had ridden so many highs and lows. The songs are fabulous, the musicianship great and Vanian's vocals terrific.'Grave Disorder' is jammed solid with superb compositions which have so much to say:'Democracy' takes a swipe at the politicians, 'Neverland' (an old sensible solo song) has a dig at Michael Jackson, 'Amen' is a social comment on religion, 'Would You Be So Hot (If you Weren't Dead)' looks at the issue of posthumous fan adoration. And so it goes on...All in all, this is an amazing album.

What a Damned fine Record this is ( no pun intended ). If you did not know who it was and listened to it you must be tone deaf not to say on first listen WOW. Once you know its the Damned you will quickly file yourself into two groups. On one side you will be stuck in the 1970,s and the other will quickly see what a quality bunch of material this is. Some odd subject matter which detracts nothing from actual songs and some quality playing as well. Personal faves are Amen, Absinthe, Democracy and Would You Be So Hot but really they are all great tunes. I recommend anyone just give this a chance.

I purchased this in the first month of release, and was pleased that the album lived up to what my expectations predicted, the damned like a lot of bands go through musical evolution, you can't be a young upstart all your life and play the same sort of stuff, The Damned play rock and they do it well, great tunes with a hint here and there of psychedelia and other influences, but in essence a great band (Punk band)and i think they still deliver great music and do a great live show, value for money when you think of all the other dross like boy bands & plastic manufactured rubbish out there that the record companies churn out for a quick buck.This cd is a great value and well worth the money.And while your at it check out some of their back catalogue too.A+++

This album is wonderful. It is right up there with 'classic' Damned albums such as 'Damned Damned Damned', 'Machine Gun Etiquette', 'the Black Album' and 'Strawberries'. A stylish, innovative, blend of punk and psychedelia. There isn't a bad track on this album, however, 'amen' and 'neverland' are stand out tracks. I never thought that I would be able to say this but Rat Scabies is not missed (much). Pinch is a fine drummer and performs drumming duties admirably.EliteDigital UK also deserve a mention. My copy of the cd arrived promptly and in perfect condition. Correspondence was professional and courteous and as a customer I felt that I was being taken care of, informed and was receiving an excellent service which provided the personal touch. I wouldn't hesitate to order other products through EliteDigital UK.

A bit of a hidden gen this one. An album that would appeal to your advanced Damned fan but then they'd already have the album and commented on it.The Damned are masters of producing various guises of punk music. That does not mean Punk Rock but music that is different from the norm and this album is one of them.I won't go through this track by track but suffice to say it is Captain Sensible influenced as opposed to Merit/Jugg though with Scabies absent maybe the album shows some signs of a mature nature as opposed to the mayhem when Sensible and Scabies are in the same room.Dave will always be there, not many times he hasn't (Edward the Bear anyone?). Oh a quick work for Patricia Morrison who adds a solid bass throughout the album.A good album but not suprising not a well known one.