Band Name: The Clash
Music Album: The Essential Clash
Album Release Date: November 2024
Music Genre: Punk Rock Alternative Rock
Record Label: Columbia
Album Release Country: Europe
Music Record Type: 41 Tracks CD Remastered
Influential British punk group from west and south London, active between 1976 and 1985. Adding catchy sloganistic socio-political lyrics to their brand of garage rock 'n' roll, the band soon explored wider musical horizons than most of their contemporaries, incorporating reggae, dub, rockabilly, hip hop and funk influences into their music and a whole lot more.
The US saw the 2nd album "Give 'Em Enough Rope" relased before the first to coincide with the band's first transatlantic tour in early 1979 (and like in Japan and in Canada) the 1st LP "The Clash" was soon repackaged with an updated track list and the addition of a free 7" "Groovy Times" / "Gates Of The West" which wasn't released separately. A year later they were receiving worlwide acclaim with their classic double album "London Calling".
Inducted into Rock And Roll Hall of Fame in 2003 (Performer), their classic line-up comprised Joe Strummer (vocals / guitar, b. John Graham Mellor August 21, 1952 Ankara, Turkey d. Dec 22, 2002 Broomfield, Somerset, England), Paul Simonon (bass, b.December 15, 1955), Mick Jones (guitar, b. June 26, 1955) and Nicky "Topper" Headon (drums, b.May 30, 1955).
| 1-1 | White Riot | 1:59 |
| 1-2 | 1977 | 1:39 |
| 1-3 | London's Burning | 2:09 |
| 1-4 | Complete Control | 3:12 |
| 1-5 | Clash City Rockers | 3:47 |
| 1-6 | I'm So Bored With The U.S.A. | 2:23 |
| 1-7 | Career Opportunities | 1:51 |
| 1-8 | Hate & War | 2:05 |
| 1-9 | Cheat | 2:05 |
| 1-10 | Police & Thieves | 6:00 |
| 1-11 | Janie Jones | 2:04 |
| 1-12 | Garageland | 3:09 |
| 1-13 | Capital Radio One | 2:09 |
| 1-14 | (White Man) In Hammersmith Palais | 4:00 |
| 1-15 | English Civil War | 2:34 |
| 1-16 | Tommy Gun | 3:14 |
| 1-17 | Safe European Home | 3:49 |
| 1-18 | Julie's Been Working For The Drug Squad | 3:00 |
| 1-19 | Stay Free | 3:37 |
| 1-20 | Groovy Times | 3:30 |
| 1-21 | I Fought The Law | 2:41 |
| 2-1 | London Calling | 3:18 |
| 2-2 | The Guns Of Brixton | 3:12 |
| 2-3 | Clampdown | 3:50 |
| 2-4 | Rudie Can't Fail | 3:27 |
| 2-5 | Lost In The Supermarket | 3:47 |
| 2-6 | Jimmy Jazz | 3:55 |
| 2-7 | Train In Vain | 3:10 |
| 2-8 | Bankrobber | 4:31 |
| 2-9 | The Magnificent Seven | 5:28 |
| 2-10 | Ivan Meets G.I. Joe | 3:11 |
| 2-11 | Stop The World | 2:33 |
| 2-12 | Somebody Got Murdered | 3:34 |
| 2-13 | The Street Parade | 3:26 |
| 2-14 | Broadway | 4:54 |
| 2-15 | This Is Radio Clash | 4:10 |
| 2-16 | Ghetto Defendant | 4:45 |
| 2-17 | Rock The Casbah | 3:40 |
| 2-18 | Straight To Hell | 5:30 |
| 2-19 | Should I Stay Or Should I Go | 3:06 |
| 2-20 | This Is England | 3:50 |
[Lanier credit according to the book "Passion Is A Fashion" by Pat Gilbert, page 210]
Track 1-1 titled "Riot White (Single Version)" in booklet.
Track 1-8 titled "Hate And War" in booklet.
Track 1-1 titled "Police And Thieves" in booklet.
Duration of track 1-21 taken from Audiograbber. According to booklet it's 2:35.
Duration of track 2-10 taken from Audiograbber. According to booklet it's 3:05.
1-1: Recorded 1977. From The Clash (U.S. Version). Originally released (P) 1977. Remastered 1999
1-2: Recorded 1977. From "Super Black Market Clash". Originally released (P) 1977. Remastered 1999
1-3: Recorded 1977. From The Clash (U.K. Version). Originally released (P) 1977. Remastered 1999
1-4: Recorded 1977. From The Clash (U.S. Version). Originally released (P) 1977. Remastered 1999
1-5: Recorded 1977. From The Clash (U.S. Version). Originally released (P) 1978. Remastered 1999
1-6: Recorded 1977. From The Clash (U.K. Version). Originally released (P) 1977. Remastered 1999
1-7: Recorded 1977. From The Clash (U.K. Version). Originally released (P) 1977. Remastered 1999
1-8: Recorded 1977. From The Clash (U.K. Version). Originally released (P) 1977. Remastered 1999
1-9: Recorded 1977. From The Clash (U.K. Version). Originally released (P) 1977. Remastered 1999
1-10: Recorded 1977. From The Clash (U.K. Version). Originally released (P) 1977. Remastered 1999
1-11: Recorded 1977. From The Clash (U.K. Version). Originally released (P) 1977. Remastered 1999
1-12: Recorded 1977. From The Clash (U.K. Version). Originally released (P) 1977. Remastered 1999
1-13: Recorded 1977. From "The Clash On Broadway". Originally released (P) 1977. Remastered 1999
1-14: Recorded 1977. From The Clash (U.S. Version). Originally released (P) 1978. Remastered 1999
1-15: Produced for K.P. Productions Inc. Recorded 1978. From Give 'Em Enough Rope. Originally released (P) 1978. Remastered 1999
1-16: Produced for K.P. Productions Inc. Recorded 1978. From Give 'Em Enough Rope. Originally released (P) 1978. Remastered 1999
1-17: Produced for K.P. Productions Inc. Recorded 1978. From Give 'Em Enough Rope. Originally released (P) 1978. Remastered 1999
1-18: Produced for K.P. Productions Inc. Recorded 1978. From Give 'Em Enough Rope. Originally released (P) 1978. Remastered 1999
1-19: Produced for K.P. Productions Inc. Recorded 1978. From Give 'Em Enough Rope. Originally released (P) 1978. Remastered 1999
1-20: Recorded 1978/79. From "Super Black Market Clash". Originally released (P) 1979. Remastered 1999
1-21: Recorded 1978/79. From The Clash (U.S. Version). Originally released (P) 1979. Remastered 1999
2-1: Recorded 1979. From London Calling. Originally released (P) 1979. Remastered 1999
2-2: Recorded 1979. From London Calling. Originally released (P) 1979. Remastered 1999
2-3: Recorded 1979. From London Calling. Originally released (P) 1979. Remastered 1999
2-4: Recorded 1979. From London Calling. Originally released (P) 1979. Remastered 1999
2-5: Recorded 1979. From London Calling. Originally released (P) 1979. Remastered 1999
2-6: Recorded 1979. From London Calling. Originally released (P) 1979. Remastered 1999
2-7: Recorded 1979. From London Calling. Originally released (P) 1979. Remastered 1999
2-8: Recorded 1980. From Black Market Clash. Originally released (P) 1980. Remastered 1999
2-9: Recorded 1980. From "Sandanista". Originally released (P) 1980. Remastered 1999
2-10: Recorded 1980. From "Sandanista". Originally released (P) 1980. Remastered 1999
2-11: Recorded 1980. From "Super Black Market `Clash". Originally released (P) 1980. Remastered 1999
2-12 Recorded 1980. From "Sandanista!". Originally released (P) 1980. Remastered 1999
2-13 Recorded 1980. From "Sandanista!". Originally released (P) 1980. Remastered 1999
2-14 Recorded 1980. From "Sandanista!". Originally released (P) 1980. Remastered 1999
2-15 Recorded 1981. From "Super Black Market Clash". Originally released (P) 1981. Remastered 1999
2-16 Made by The Clash. Recorded 1982. From Combat Rock. Originally released (P) 1982. Remastered 1999
2-17 Made by The Clash. Recorded 1982. From Combat Rock. Originally released (P) 1982. Remastered 1999
2-18 Made by The Clash. Recorded 1982. From Combat Rock. Originally released (P) 1982. Remastered 1999
2-19 Made by The Clash. Recorded 1982. From Combat Rock. Originally released (P) 1982. Remastered 1999
2-20 Recorded 1985. From Cut The Crap. Originally released (P) 1985. Remastered 1999
All tracks published by Nineden Ltd./Universal Music Publishing Ltd. Except CD 1 track 10 Universal/Island Music Ltd., track 21 Acuff-Rose Music Ltd. & CD2 track 20 Casbah Productions Ltd./Universal Music Publishing Ltd. Oddball Productions Ltd.
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