Re: This Is England Appreciation Thread
Posted: 01 Jul 2020, 1:47am
Yeah, but let's finally be clear, The Clash were a 'rock n' roll' band – always a ROCK N' ROLL band...maybe just the latest incarnation of The Rolling Stones.
Look at their place in the scheme of things now, they're almost looked upon as a 'Beatles'-musically. Simply put, 'the politics' made good copy (from Bernie) and the 'product' became a beautiful, appealing package when the band played it down or (in Mick's case) shrugged it off. I recall writing along the lines of The Clash (around London Calling time) viewing themselves as an 'A political band' – their true selves(?)
Look at their place in the scheme of things now, they're almost looked upon as a 'Beatles'-musically. Simply put, 'the politics' made good copy (from Bernie) and the 'product' became a beautiful, appealing package when the band played it down or (in Mick's case) shrugged it off. I recall writing along the lines of The Clash (around London Calling time) viewing themselves as an 'A political band' – their true selves(?)