About This Track
The Damned's "New Rose" opens with a nod to The Shangri-Las' "Leader of the Pack," but quickly detonates into British punk. Tony Visconti, better known for producing glam rock titans like T. Rex and David Bowie, produced this 1977 track. The contrast between Visconti's pedigree and The Damned's raw sound adds a layer of unexpected sophistication to the controlled chaos.
