"Smash It Up" was the B-side to the 1979 single "I Just Can't Be Happy Today," a non-album track that showcased the band's evolving post-punk sound. The song's driving rhythm and urgent vocals captured the band's restless energy.
- "Smash It Up" was recorded during the sessions for the album "Machine Gun Etiquette."
- The single "I Just Can't Be Happy Today" / "Smash It Up" reached number 32 on the UK Singles Chart.
- This was the first release by The Damned on the Ace Records label.
The Damned is a British punk band formed in London in 1976. They are one of the first wave of UK punk bands, known for their raw energy and gothic influences. In 1979, The Damned were between albums, having recently released "Machine Gun Etiquette" and still riding the wave of their early success.
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