Lu Edmonds added as second guitarist

That August, Lu Edmonds was added as a second guitarist. Although not yet obvious in their music, the band were heavily inspired by psychedelic rock . They unsuccessfully tried to recruit the reclusive Syd Barrett to produce their second studio album. They settled for his former Pink Floyd bandmate Nick Mason . In November 1977, the album was released as Music for Pleasure and was quickly dismissed by critics. Its failure precipitated the band’s exit from Stiff Records. Scabies was also displeased with the album and quit the band after the recording. He was replaced by future Culture Club drummer Jon Moss , who played with the Damned until they dissolved in February 1978.