Recorded over three weekends in February 1977, the band's songs were tight and much more simple-sounding than their later albums would be. All eras of the Clash are great, but any band releasing a ...

With Mick Jones and Topper Headon in their ranks, The Clash were an exceptional force in UK punk. Without them, they became nothing more than imitators.

a double album which threw punk, ska, reggae and rock'n'roll into a vibrant melting pot, where The Clash established their reputation as an era-defining band. 1980's Sandinista!, a triple LP which ...

On their third album, 2020’s Optimisme, we described the Songhoy Blues sound this way, ”… an activist rock & punk band, not just a “world music” act… Some have referred to them as ‘The African Clash’.

With the album peaking at No.2 in the UK (and earning another gold disc), The Clash celebrated with a prolonged bout of touring. In the UK, the band’s lengthy Sort It Out tour straddled the ...