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- The Story Of The Clash, Vol.1
- - 224,166 plays
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The Clash
Released 1988

London Calling
03:18
9,629 plays

Clampdown
03:50
8,086 plays

The Guns Of Brixton
03:08
7,660 plays

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songs

- 1
- The Magnificent Seven
- 04:27
- 11,348 plays

- 2
- Rock The Casbah
- 03:40
- 17,091 plays

- 3
- This Is Radio Clash
- 04:10
- 10,426 plays

- 4
- Should I Stay Or Should I Go
- 03:06
- 15,388 plays

- 5
- Straight To Hell
- 05:30
- 10,009 plays

- 6
- Armagideon Time
- 03:50
- 7,497 plays

- 7
- Clampdown
- 03:50
- 8,086 plays

- 8
- Train In Vain
- 03:11
- 11,290 plays

- 9
- The Guns Of Brixton
- 03:08
- 7,660 plays

- 10
- I Fought The Law
- 02:39
- 11,714 plays

- 11
- Somebody Got Murdered
- 03:34
- 7,119 plays

- 12
- Lost In The Supermarket
- 03:47
- 11,041 plays

- 13
- Bankrobber
- 04:31
- 11,203 plays

- 14
- (White Man) In Hammersmith Palais
- 03:58
- 6,052 plays

- 15
- London's Burning
- 02:09
- 6,726 plays

- 16
- Janie Jones
- 02:04
- 5,777 plays

- 17
- Tommy Gun
- 03:14
- 5,461 plays

- 18
- Complete Control
- 03:12
- 5,284 plays

- 19
- Capital Radio
- 05:18
- 4,237 plays

- 20
- White Riot
- 01:59
- 5,409 plays

- 21
- Career Opportunities
- 01:51
- 5,172 plays

- 22
- Clash City Rockers
- 03:47
- 5,031 plays

- 23
- Safe European Home
- 03:49
- 4,882 plays

- 24
- Stay Free
- 03:37
- 4,231 plays

- 25
- London Calling
- 03:18
- 9,629 plays

- 26
- Spanish Bombs
- 03:18
- 5,371 plays

- 27
- English Civil War
- 02:36
- 3,985 plays

- 28
- Police & Thieves
- 06:00
- 7,048 plays

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album review

In some ways, the double-disc, 28-track compilation The Story of the Clash, Vol. 1 does its job quite well -- if the job is indeed presenting a relatively thorough overview for casual fans. The great majority of the band's hits and signature tunes are here, including album tracks and such non-LP singles as "Bankrobber," "Armagideon Time," and "Capital Radio," albeit in nonchronological order. While there may be many worthy tunes missing, nothing here is undeserving of inclusion, and its expansive method of operation works in its favor, since it hints at the richness of the Clash's music. After all, it's no great loss to have such official singles as "Hitsville U.K." missing, since there are some extraordinary album tracks included. Still, the compilation is a little problematic. Not because the music isn't great -- it's so great that the rather bewildering sequencing does nothing to dilute its power -- but because it's hard to tell who needs this compilation, apart from complete neophytes. Granted, in 1988 it marked the first CD release of this music, but since the appearance of The Singles, Super Black Market Clash, and the comprehensive box set Clash on Broadway, no diehard need own it, unless they need the otherwise unavailable edits of such songs as "The Magnificent Seven" that are included here in lieu of the full-length originals. For novices, it's not a bad introduction at all, but it's sort of like a set of training wheels on a bicycle. Still, as training wheels go, it's about the best Clash compilation out there since it draws a fuller picture than The Singles and is more manageable than Clash on Broadway. Of course, jumping in with The Clash or London Calling is just as effective an introduction. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide

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listener reviews

- - Great compilation!!
  - - By sellerek
    - 5/6/2008 17:01:08
  - Yes this is definetly The Story of The Clash!! Top 10 in my all album list.. Enjoy
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