Story Of The Clash Volume One - The Clash

~~~~~~~~**Story of The Clash Volume One**~~~~~~~~ Joe Strummer (Lead vocals, guitar), Paul Simonon (Bass guitar and backing vocals) and Mick Jones (Lead guitar and backing vocals) were the consistent members of the Clash. During their 10 year line up they had different drummers. They are described almost universally as a punk group, but in my opinion they were a bit different. For a start the main characteristics of most punk of the day was that of anarchism and destruction. The Clash were different they were socially aware, left wing, anti racists. My two favourite bands of 1978 - 1982 were the Clash and the Jam. I think there were ...  Read the complete review

Two discs, you lucky people. This definitive album is full to brimming with the very best of the heart-pounding sound that was The Clash. Arguably they are the best group (Mick Jones, Joe Strummer, Tipper Headon, and Paul Simonon) to come out of the punk era; their guitars and drums a-blazing. This is pure London rock that sometimes mixes its in-your-face agression with gentle reggae and comes out with a stunning combination. And after all these years it still has that raw edge to their music, which made it feel so dangerous and intimidating. Listen to some real classics - "Rock The Casbah", "Should I Stay Or Should ...  Read the complete review

One of the best ideas for a compilation album ever, this double-disc set takes music from the whole of the Clash's recording career, including singles, b-sides, album tracks and rarities. Which means that not only do we get hits like 'White Riot' and 'Rock The Casbah', we also get gems like 'Straight To Hell' and 'Armigideon Time'. There are plenty of non-album recordings here too, such as the excellent 'Bank Robber' and 'White Man (In Hammersmith Palais)'. The album is accompanied by a useful booklet featuring interviews and liner notes too. If you can't afford 'Clash On Broadway', this is a fine place to ...  Read the complete review