The Essential Clash
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The Clash
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compilation
First released:
Mar 10 2003

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The Essential Clash is a career-spanning greatest hits album by The Clash first released in 2003. It is part of the on-going 'The Essential' Sony BMG compilation series. The album is dedicated to Joe Strummer, who died during compilation of this album.

The B-side recording titled "Radio Clash" was accidentally released on this album with the incorrect A-side title of "This Is Radio Clash", much like it had been on Super Black Market Clash. Both tracks have the same length and the only notable difference is in the two mixes and the lyrics. The similarities of the titles and the recordings has led to quite a bit of confusion not only by fans but by record companies as well. The two songs can be identified by the opening lyrics. "This Is Radio Clash" begins with "This is radio clash on pirate satellite, Orbiting your living room, cashing in the bill of rights" and "Radio Clash" begins with "This is radio clash resuming of transmission, beaming from the mountain tops using aural ammunition." Apart from these two compilations, every other compilation where "This Is Radio Clash" is listed on the sleeve includes the original song rather than its similarly titled B Side.

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Catalog number:
E2K 89056
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  • Mar 11 2003 in United States

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Classic Rock, Pop Rock, Punk. Vote on Genres

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5 stars They Fought the Law
Of course diehards will gripe about the song selection in any compilation such as this, as you can see here. All they have to do is listen to the original albums like they always have. But if you're looking for a sturdy, jam-packed introduction or summary of the best work of the Clash, this package is for you. I've never been much of a punk fan, finding it too amateurish and focused on attitude rather than talent. However, I do know that every genre has its groundbreakers and originators, who ca…
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2 stars Great band, bad compilation
Spanish Bombs or no, this collection is yet another attempt to suck more cash from Clash fans. If you really want a great collection of the Clash, buy the boxed set (and London Calling of course). It does a much better job of sorting through the GEER, Sandinista!, Combat Rock and the Black Market material than this collection.
Written by Joshua L Wright "book and music fan"

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The Essential Clash 40 tracks format: 2 x unknown format
catalog number: 510998 2
release dates: Mar 10 2003 in United Kingdom
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