Very nice!
The Clash observations thread.
Re: The Clash observations thread.
God, what a mess, on the ladder of success
Where you take one step and miss the whole first rung
Where you take one step and miss the whole first rung
Re: The Clash observations thread.
Never mind, these are the problems with posting in real time instead of after the fact
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https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000pp ... des/player
It's all old stuff but radio 6 are celebrating Combat Rock with an 'artist's collection'.
It's all old stuff but radio 6 are celebrating Combat Rock with an 'artist's collection'.
Re: The Clash observations thread.
Such an inspired choice for FHTE - a b-side featuring prominently Mikey Dread toasting throughout. The band is on fire and Mickey Gallagher's contributions really enrich the sound. Topper is as perfect as always with one of my favorite beats of his. Mick does some great moody improv throughout. For a band that excelled at pure energy and loud rock ragers, this slow burn mood piece is just so great:
Look, you have to establish context for these things. And I maintain that unless you appreciate the Fall of Constantinople, the Great Fire of London, and Mickey Mantle's fatalist alcoholism, live Freddy makes no sense. If you want to half-ass it, fine, go call Simon Schama to do the appendix.
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Agreed it's brilliant.matedog wrote: ↑06 Jun 2022, 2:29pmSuch an inspired choice for FHTE - a b-side featuring prominently Mikey Dread toasting throughout. The band is on fire and Mickey Gallagher's contributions really enrich the sound. Topper is as perfect as always with one of my favorite beats of his. Mick does some great moody improv throughout. For a band that excelled at pure energy and loud rock ragers, this slow burn mood piece is just so great:
Forces have been looting
My humanity
Curfews have been curbing
The end of liberty
We're the flowers in the dustbin...
No fuchsias for you.
"Without the common people you're nothing"
Nos Sumus Una Familia
Re: The Clash observations thread.
There's a level of care in that release that's much higher than subsequent archival releases. I think this, Cap Radio, and City of the Dead balance the more obvious inclusions super well.Marky Dread wrote: ↑06 Jun 2022, 4:20pmAgreed it's brilliant.matedog wrote: ↑06 Jun 2022, 2:29pmSuch an inspired choice for FHTE - a b-side featuring prominently Mikey Dread toasting throughout. The band is on fire and Mickey Gallagher's contributions really enrich the sound. Topper is as perfect as always with one of my favorite beats of his. Mick does some great moody improv throughout. For a band that excelled at pure energy and loud rock ragers, this slow burn mood piece is just so great:
Look, you have to establish context for these things. And I maintain that unless you appreciate the Fall of Constantinople, the Great Fire of London, and Mickey Mantle's fatalist alcoholism, live Freddy makes no sense. If you want to half-ass it, fine, go call Simon Schama to do the appendix.
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It is a very solid album/package. Though obviously having Bill Price (RIP) on board seriously helped with sprucing up the old tapes.matedog wrote: ↑06 Jun 2022, 6:26pmThere's a level of care in that release that's much higher than subsequent archival releases. I think this, Cap Radio, and City of the Dead balance the more obvious inclusions super well.Marky Dread wrote: ↑06 Jun 2022, 4:20pmAgreed it's brilliant.matedog wrote: ↑06 Jun 2022, 2:29pmSuch an inspired choice for FHTE - a b-side featuring prominently Mikey Dread toasting throughout. The band is on fire and Mickey Gallagher's contributions really enrich the sound. Topper is as perfect as always with one of my favorite beats of his. Mick does some great moody improv throughout. For a band that excelled at pure energy and loud rock ragers, this slow burn mood piece is just so great:
Forces have been looting
My humanity
Curfews have been curbing
The end of liberty
We're the flowers in the dustbin...
No fuchsias for you.
"Without the common people you're nothing"
Nos Sumus Una Familia
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For sure. I selfishly was bummed after his passing that we wouldn't get any additional Clash mixes from him.Marky Dread wrote: ↑06 Jun 2022, 7:18pmIt is a very solid album/package. Though obviously having Bill Price (RIP) on board seriously helped with sprucing up the old tapes.matedog wrote: ↑06 Jun 2022, 6:26pmThere's a level of care in that release that's much higher than subsequent archival releases. I think this, Cap Radio, and City of the Dead balance the more obvious inclusions super well.Marky Dread wrote: ↑06 Jun 2022, 4:20pmAgreed it's brilliant.matedog wrote: ↑06 Jun 2022, 2:29pmSuch an inspired choice for FHTE - a b-side featuring prominently Mikey Dread toasting throughout. The band is on fire and Mickey Gallagher's contributions really enrich the sound. Topper is as perfect as always with one of my favorite beats of his. Mick does some great moody improv throughout. For a band that excelled at pure energy and loud rock ragers, this slow burn mood piece is just so great:
Look, you have to establish context for these things. And I maintain that unless you appreciate the Fall of Constantinople, the Great Fire of London, and Mickey Mantle's fatalist alcoholism, live Freddy makes no sense. If you want to half-ass it, fine, go call Simon Schama to do the appendix.
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According to FB memories, it's EET Week now?
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Forces have been looting
My humanity
Curfews have been curbing
The end of liberty
We're the flowers in the dustbin...
No fuchsias for you.
"Without the common people you're nothing"
Nos Sumus Una Familia
Re: The Clash observations thread.
Next week!
(Because I forgot again and it's already Thursday)
(Because I forgot again and it's already Thursday)
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A Clash Idle Thought: I'd kill for a dub tribute to combat Rock type album. Done right, that could be a killer.
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Wiggle, wiggle, wiggle like a ton of lead
Wiggle - you can raise the dead
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Wiggle, wiggle, wiggle like a rolling hoop
Wiggle, wiggle, wiggle like a ton of lead
Wiggle - you can raise the dead
Pex Lives!
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Indeed but as it's EET WEEK you'll have to do with my remixed version of Cut The Crap that's coming a bit later today. This is a serious remix of the album. Removing a lot of the unnecessary and unwanted sounds so no horns on "Dictator". Oh and a title change to "Land of One Thousand Stances" because "Cut The Crap" is well crap.
Forces have been looting
My humanity
Curfews have been curbing
The end of liberty
We're the flowers in the dustbin...
No fuchsias for you.
"Without the common people you're nothing"
Nos Sumus Una Familia
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Re: The Clash observations thread.
Bernie wrote:
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I like the horns on Movers and Shakers!
There's a tiny, tiny hopeful part of me that says you guys are running a Kaufmanesque long con on the board