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For their second album, the Clash worked with the American hard rock producer Sandy Pearlman, best-known for his work with Blue Öyster Cult and the Dictators. The teaming was quite controversial within the punk community, and the sound of Give 'Em Enough Rope is considerably cleaner, yet the more direct sound hardly tamed the Clash. While the record doesn't burn with the same intense, amateurish energy of The Clash, it does have a big, forceful sound that is nearly as powerful. What keeps Give 'Em Enough Rope from being a classic is its slightly inconsistent material. Many of the songs are outright classics, particularly the first half of the record ("Safe European Home," "English Civil War," "Tommy Gun," "Julie's Been Working for the Drug Squad") and "Stay Free," but the group loses some momentum toward the end of the record. Even with such flaws, Give 'Em Enough Rope ranks as one of the strongest albums of the punk era. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide
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Give 'em more Clash!
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- By earlcapps
- 10/3/2009 01:37:39
- Their "Give 'em enough rope" album was their second album, released in December 1978, about a year before their famous London Calling album. It showed them moving away from the straight-punk style of their first album, and towards the much more creative style that would be credit for the success of London Calling.
While it remains an often-overlooked album, it's one of my favorites. What are my favorite songs on the album? Safe European Home, Tommy Gun, and Julie's been working for the Drug Squad.
If you're into the Clash, or want to learn more about the roots of punk music, this is a must-have album. - Be the first person to rate this review!
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