Ep560: Captain Sensible of The Damned

The Damned's Captain Sensible talks vinyl rarities, back catalogue, scented records, chasing the "perfect album," and what may be their final Australia and New Zealand tour dates.
Topics Include:
Captain Sensible 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
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