Strummer Deep Cuts
Posted: 04 Oct 2017, 6:53pm
1. Techno D-Day is immense, should have been a single. Way better than Tony Adams.
2. Generations is so, so good.
2. Generations is so, so good.
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Strummer Deep Cuts
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Re: Strummer Deep Cuts
Posted: 04 Oct 2017, 6:58pm
Techno D Day was a bit of a slow burner for me, took me a few years of listening to really get what a great track it is, great beat to it. Rock Art is stylistically a very compelling album I find. But still couldn't have it ahead of Tony Adams any day of the week, though you have to seek out one of the better live versions to properly dig the force of that song. No Mescalero gig was truly complete without it.
Re: Strummer Deep Cuts
Posted: 04 Oct 2017, 7:10pm
When I first got x ray, I think techno d day was the only song I really loved on it. Still one of my fave joe solos.
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Posted: 04 Oct 2017, 7:22pm
Does Gangsterville count as a deep cut? I've always liked it.
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Posted: 04 Oct 2017, 7:34pm
I first heard a Bhindi Bhagee when someone posted a live version online, SNews I think? I thought then it was a clutterfuck of brilliance and love it even more as time goes on.
My favourite Joe Clashless song.
My favourite Joe Clashless song.
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Posted: 04 Oct 2017, 7:46pm
The live version from the 100 club ia 5 terrific minute of energy and fury, I think that might have been the songs first live outing. Its one of his finest, thats for sure.101Walterton wrote: ↑04 Oct 2017, 7:34pmI first heard a Bhindi Bhagee when someone posted a live version online, SNews I think? I thought then it was a clutterfuck of brilliance and love it even more as time goes on.
My favourite Joe Clashless song.
As regards Rock Art, I dont particulary like Road to Rock n Roll, but that apart there isn't a weak track on it and quite a few excellent ones: Tony Adams, Yalla Yalla, Willesden, X ray style. Its not far off being a great album in my opinion.
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Posted: 04 Oct 2017, 9:26pm
I've always loved the apostrophe-challenging 'Nothin' 'bout Nothin' since first hearing it live in 2000 (May 1st? Dublin Olympia)
I remember 'Trash City' being a single and getting some serious publicity (radio and TV/promo video) in 1988, but the whole Permanent Record soundtrack passed me by. I liked the 'Rock Art' album but was slightly disappointed there was no full-tilt guitar rocker on it.
So hearing Joe blasting this out live - what was to me a 'new' song in his traditional Clash anthem stylee - was tremendous and a highlight of a great gig.
I remember 'Trash City' being a single and getting some serious publicity (radio and TV/promo video) in 1988, but the whole Permanent Record soundtrack passed me by. I liked the 'Rock Art' album but was slightly disappointed there was no full-tilt guitar rocker on it.
So hearing Joe blasting this out live - what was to me a 'new' song in his traditional Clash anthem stylee - was tremendous and a highlight of a great gig.
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Posted: 05 Oct 2017, 1:12am
I love that song so much.JohnS wrote: ↑04 Oct 2017, 9:26pmI've always loved the apostrophe-challenging 'Nothin' 'bout Nothin' since first hearing it live in 2000 (May 1st? Dublin Olympia)
I remember 'Trash City' being a single and getting some serious publicity (radio and TV/promo video) in 1988, but the whole Permanent Record soundtrack passed me by. I liked the 'Rock Art' album but was slightly disappointed there was no full-tilt guitar rocker on it.
So hearing Joe blasting this out live - what was to me a 'new' song in his traditional Clash anthem stylee - was tremendous and a highlight of a great gig.
Re: Strummer Deep Cuts
Posted: 05 Oct 2017, 1:45am
Both really great. But for me the real unappreciated gem has always been 'Forbidden City' that Would've made a fine Clash track. I can almost hear a Strummer/Jones harmony on the chorus every time I play it.
Re: Strummer Deep Cuts
Posted: 05 Oct 2017, 2:07am
I would say definitely not mate as it was released as a single.WestwayKid wrote: ↑04 Oct 2017, 7:22pmDoes Gangsterville count as a deep cut? I've always liked it.
Re: Strummer Deep Cuts
Posted: 05 Oct 2017, 12:38pm
For me, X-Ray Style (the song) is a superlative Strummer work, up there with a handful of Clash songs. One of my favorite songs of all time. It's the only song from the Rock Art that strikes me as full-stop brilliant.
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Posted: 05 Oct 2017, 1:16pm
It's like he's actively fighting becoming a sane and responsible adult. You go, Hoy!
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Posted: 05 Oct 2017, 1:21pm
