Anything (The Damned song)

"Anything"
Single by The Damned
from the album Anything
B-side	"The Year of the Jackal"
Released	6 November 1986
Format	7"/10"/12" single
Recorded	Puk Recording Studios (Gjerlev, Denmark),1986
Genre	Psychedelic rock, Gothic rock
Length	4:48
Label	MCA GRIM 5
Producer(s)	Joe Sierocinski
The Damned singles chronology
"Eloise" (1986) "Anything" (1986) "Gigolo" (1986)

"Anything" was a single released by The Damned in 1986.

Previewing the group's new album of the same name, the song saw a move away from the Goth rock of Phantasmagoria, moving closer to a hard rock sound. The single received lukewarm reviews, and considering the success of the previous album, and "Eloise", its UK #32 peak was seen as a disappointment.

MCA also issued the single in Ireland and Australia.

Track listing

1. "Anything" (Jugg, Scabies, Vanian, Merrick) - 4:48
2. "The Year of the Jackal" (Jugg, Scabies, Vanian, Merrick)

Bonus Tracks on 12" single: -

1. "Anything (Another Mix)" (Jugg, Scabies, Vanian, Merrick)
2. "Thanks for the Night (Rat Mix)" (Sensible)

The 12" version omitted "The Year of the Jackal".

Bonus Tracks on 10" single: -

1. "Anything (Yet Another Mix)" (Jugg, Scabies, Vanian, Merrick)
2. "Anything (Instrumental)" (Jugg, Scabies, Vanian, Merrick) - 4:48

Production credits

• Producer:
  • Jon Kelly ("Anything")
  • The Damned ("Year of the Jackal")
  • Hein Hoven ("Thanks for the Night")

• Musicians:
  • Dave Vanian: Vocals
  • Roman Jugg: Guitar
  • Rat Scabies: Drums
  • Bryn Merrick: Bass

External links

• Lyrics of this song at MetroLyrics