Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
The Damned (instagram.com/thedamnedofficial) 's Captain Sensible (instagram.com/captainsensible1/) talks vinyl rarities, back catalogue, scented records, chasing the "perfect album," and what may be their final Australia and New Zealand tour dates (https://thephoenix.au/the-damned-2026/) .
Topics Include:
• Captain Sensible (facebook.com/sensiblecaptain/) is a record nerd - Still plays childhood favorites: Groundhogs, Pretty Things, Moody Blues, loves Bee Gees' first album
• Grew up around his dad's pub singing, informally musical
• Paper round savings meant records played obsessively, analyzed deeply
• Cites Shane Fenton's "I'm a Moody Guy" as formative
• Joe Meek's Telstar and tiny Holloway Road studio praised
• Recalls magical Motown Hitsville USA studio tour in Detroit
• "Sonar Deceit" track was band's Motown tribute song
• Lyric inspired by marine biologist's whale-stranding sonar theory
• Describes uncanny ability to instantly recall and replay songs
• Hosted radio challenge replaying requested songs live for charity
• New Rose confirmed as first UK punk single release
• Stiff Records signed them with a bribe of cheeseburgers
• Beating the Sex Pistols to release still amuses him
• Sydney Opera House gig ironic given past band bannings
• Royal Albert Hall sent rejection letters into the 1980s
• Mentions unlikely celebrity fans, including Australia's prime minister
• Recalls Barney Bubbles' art department and album cover mishap
• First pressing's mismatched back cover became a collector's item
• Says he collects 60s psych, not punk records himself
• Discusses Brian James tribute covers album made after his death
• Five reunion shows almost didn't happen, no live release planned
• Loves live show chaos, unpredictability, and Rat Scabies' drumming
• Confirms no hidden unreleased Damned tracks remain in vaults
• Notes band rarely controls or profits from its own catalog
• Explains "Strawberries" album concept and its scented vinyl insert
• Describes love of vinyl artwork, liner notes, and physical ritual
• Talks pursuit of first editions and test pressings today
• Names rare Cowsills albums as his current collecting holy grail
• Tells story of Sid Barrett nearly producing their second album
• Recalls haunted, sleepless sessions recording Machine Gun Etiquette
• Reflects on creative bond and offstage humor with Dave Vanian
• Closes with tour dates, S.F. Sorrow recommendation, and one-step vinyl talk
High resolution version of this podcast is available at: Patreon.com/VinylGuide (patreon.com/VinylGuide)
• Apple: tinyurl.com/tvg-ios
• Spotify: tinyurl.com/tvg-spot
• Amazon Music: tinyurl.com/tvg-amazon
• Support the show at Patreon.com/VinylGuide (patreon.com/vinylguide)
The Damned (instagram.com/thedamnedofficial) 's Captain Sensible (instagram.com/captainsensible1/) talks vinyl rarities, back catalogue, scented records, chasing the "perfect album," and what may be their final Australia and New Zealand tour dates (https://thephoenix.au/the-damned-2026/) .
Topics Include:
• Captain Sensible (facebook.com/sensiblecaptain/) is a record nerd - Still plays childhood favorites: Groundhogs, Pretty Things, Moody Blues, loves Bee Gees' first album
• Grew up around his dad's pub singing, informally musical
• Paper round savings meant records played obsessively, analyzed deeply
• Cites Shane Fenton's "I'm a Moody Guy" as formative
• Joe Meek's Telstar and tiny Holloway Road studio praised
• Recalls magical Motown Hitsville USA studio tour in Detroit
• "Sonar Deceit" track was band's Motown tribute song
• Lyric inspired by marine biologist's whale-stranding sonar theory
• Describes uncanny ability to instantly recall and replay songs
• Hosted radio challenge replaying requested songs live for charity
• New Rose confirmed as first UK punk single release
• Stiff Records signed them with a bribe of cheeseburgers
• Beating the Sex Pistols to release still amuses him
• Sydney Opera House gig ironic given past band bannings
• Royal Albert Hall sent rejection letters into the 1980s
• Mentions unlikely celebrity fans, including Australia's prime minister
• Recalls Barney Bubbles' art department and album cover mishap
• First pressing's mismatched back cover became a collector's item
• Says he collects 60s psych, not punk records himself
• Discusses Brian James tribute covers album made after his death
• Five reunion shows almost didn't happen, no live release planned
• Loves live show chaos, unpredictability, and Rat Scabies' drumming
• Confirms no hidden unreleased Damned tracks remain in vaults
• Notes band rarely controls or profits from its own catalog
• Explains "Strawberries" album concept and its scented vinyl insert
• Describes love of vinyl artwork, liner notes, and physical ritual
• Talks pursuit of first editions and test pressings today
• Names rare Cowsills albums as his current collecting holy grail
• Tells story of Sid Barrett nearly producing their second album
• Recalls haunted, sleepless sessions recording Machine Gun Etiquette
• Reflects on creative bond and offstage humor with Dave Vanian
• Closes with tour dates, S.F. Sorrow recommendation, and one-step vinyl talk
High resolution version of this podcast is available at: Patreon.com/VinylGuide (patreon.com/VinylGuide)
• Apple: tinyurl.com/tvg-ios
• Spotify: tinyurl.com/tvg-spot
• Amazon Music: tinyurl.com/tvg-amazon
• Support the show at Patreon.com/VinylGuide (patreon.com/vinylguide)
