The Clash Combat Rock 180 Gram Green Vinyl LP
The final album by the Clash’s original Strummer / Jones incarnation originally released in 1982. It includes two massive hits: Should I Stay or Should I Go? has the biggest, stupidest, most perfect riff this side of Louie Louie, and Rock the Casbah pulls the band’s politics, fine-honed sarcasm, and saw-toothed guitar sound into the service of a dance-floor beat. Strummers lyrics have also deepened on this record – Allen Ginsberg turns up on Ghetto Defendant and its clear on some of the other tracks (Car Jamming, Straight To Hell) that he was an influence on Strummers songwriting.
Tracks
SIDE A
- Know Your Rights
- Car Jamming
- Should I Stay Or Should I Go
- Rock The Casbah
- Red Angel Dragnet
- Straight To Hell
SIDE B
- Overpowered By Funk
- Atom Tan
- Sean Flynn
- Ghetto Defendant
- Inoculated City
- Death Is A Star
Classic lineup (1977–1982)
Joe Strummer – lead and backing vocals, rhythm guitar (1976–1986; died 2002)
Mick Jones – lead guitar, lead and backing vocals (1976–1983)
Paul Simonon – bass guitar, backing and lead vocals (1976–1986)
Nicky “Topper” Headon – drums, percussion (1977–1982)
Other members
Terry Chimes – drums (1976, 1977, 1982–83)
Rob Harper – drums (1976–77)
Pete Howard – drums (1983–86)
Keith Levene – guitar (1976)
Nick Sheppard – lead guitar, backing and lead vocals (1983–86)
Vince White – rhythm guitar (1983–86)
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The Clash Combat Rock Green Vinyl
