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Album Description & Collectors information: This album "CLASH - The Story of the Clash Volume 1 2LP" is the double-disc compilation album by the English punk rock band The Clash. The compilation presents a relatively thorough overview of their career (except Cut the Crap). An anticipated second volume was to have consisted of live recordings but remains unreleased. |
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Music Genre: |
English Punk Rock |
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Album Production Information: |
The album: "CLASH - The Story of the Clash Volume 1 2LP" was produced by: Tricia Ronane Album cover design: Jules for Bulluv Album cover photography: Pennie Smith |
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Record Label Information: |
CBS 469244 |
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Media Format: |
Double 12" Vinyl Stereo Gramophone Record Total Album (Cover+Record) weight: 460 gram |
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Year & Country: |
1988 Made in England |
Complete Track-listing of the album "CLASH - The Story of the Clash Volume 1 2LP" |
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The detailed tracklist of this record "CLASH - The Story of the Clash Volume 1 2LP" is:
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The Clash was a British punk rock band that formed in 1976. The band consisted of Joe Strummer (vocals, guitar), Mick Jones (guitar, vocals), Paul Simonon (bass guitar, vocals) and Nicky "Topper" Headon (drums, percussion). They were known for their politically charged lyrics and their eclectic musical style, which incorporated elements of punk, reggae, rockabilly, and funk. The Clash's debut album, "The Clash," was released in 1977 and is considered one of the greatest punk albums of all time. They released several more albums throughout the 1970s and 1980s, including "Give 'Em Enough Rope," "London Calling," and "Combat Rock." The band disbanded in 1986, but their music continues to be influential to this day.
The Clash were one of the most prominent and influential bands of the punk rock movement, and their music and political activism helped to shape the punk and alternative music scenes. The band's early music was heavily influenced by punk pioneers like the Sex Pistols, but they quickly began to incorporate elements of other genres, including reggae, rockabilly, and funk. This eclecticism helped to set The Clash apart from other punk bands and made them one of the most innovative and unique groups of the era.
The band's lyrics were often politically charged and dealt with issues such as class struggle, anti-establishment, anti-fascism, and anti-imperialism, making them one of the most politically active bands of the era.
The Clash's third album, "London Calling" (1979), is widely considered one of the greatest albums of all time. It was a commercial success, and it was named the best album of the 1980s by Rolling Stone magazine. "Combat Rock" (1982) was their most successful album commercially, and it gave them a hit single "Rock the Casbah"
After "Combat Rock", the band went through some personal and musical differences which led to the departure of Mick Jones and the band eventually disbanded in 1986.
The influence of The Clash is still felt today, and the band is considered one of the most important and enduring groups of the punk era. Their music continues to be celebrated and their legacy continues to be an inspiration for many musicians and bands.