WHO: The Damned
WHAT: Darkadelic
WHY: Look, there’s no reason why seasoned veterans would still be putting out quality music this long into their career, but Darkadelic is catchy, sounds fresh, and made by a band who’s been around the block. There is no way a song like Beware of the Clown would work with anyone else but David Vanian on vocals. All the elements come together for a package that includes great songs, a great crisp sound, and an element of the strange and mysterious. That’s the Damned. Another excellent release of 2023.
Listen to it here.
