The Clash

I'm curious is anyone else on Sythe (besides Clashfan) is into The Clash as much as I am. I feel like they were probably one of the most significant bands of the late 70's - early 80's. They were one of the few bands to fluidly break genre barriers. There wasn't many punk bands back then who could infuse funk, ska, dub, reggae, hip hop, rockabilly, classic rock, and more into their music seamlessly. I think they were a cornerstone of the ska punk that's now been popular since the 80's.

I think it's crazy that some of them barely knew how to play their instruments when the band had started and yet even on their first album their song writing talent and the work they put into it was really relevant. I'm 19 but I rarely meet anyone around my age who loves them as much as I do, so if you're into them post a couple songs you like












it was hard for me to post just a few

 

Who hasn't heard The Clash? They're amazing.

 

Not really into clash and have only heard of a few of there songs but I did enjoy listening through the list while I was surfing the internet.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z3MzqSoqzlM
Classic.

Awesome band.

 

Joe Strummer died 9 years ago today. RIP <3

 

Fender Telecaster Joe Strummer Limited Edition.


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besides clashfan

fuck you matt you bastard

well at least i used to be a huge fan, kinda stopped listening.

death or glory is still my 7th most played song on last.fm and london calling is my 10th most played album

best songs:
death or glory
guns of brixton
the hard cheat
london calling
train in vain
rock the casbah

 

Please, please, please fucking sell me that guitar. I'm 100% serious. I've wanted this for so long and can't find it in any store around me

 

I bought it second hand, you should check ebay.
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_fro...caster+Joe+Strummer&_sacat=See-All-Categories
(That's two right there)

It's a great guitar but I wouldn't recommend any Fender over a Gibson Les Paul (personal opinion)

OT: The Clash has influenced me greatly and I love their early work. London Calling, as over marketed it may be, had quite an impact as to how I listen to music. It's taught me how to listen and enjoy multiple instruments at once, this was mainly caused by the heavy bass. It has also taught me to listen to and enjoy good lyrics. Before I would listen to the heavy-heavy bands that was mostly unnecessary screaming and playing loud, this ended up becoming a 'blur'. The Clash is very clear and all of its instruments are clear and loud.

For the past seven months I've been dating a girl who originates from the UK (We live 5 minutes from each other in the Netherlands) she's been brought up by her parents whom have been feeding her (early) UK punk from 'their time'.
Every now and then I learn a bit from them, and when I don't I 'teach' them to broaden their view on music. They love punk but never really listened to anything else and have missed a lot of good music because of this.

Quite recently I have found out about "The Jam" which I love as well.

 

I know/like a few songs, but I'm clearly not into them as much as you.
BTW that's a nice guitar.

 

I think they are a good band with a few really good songs but I am not so in to them-

 

I love the Jam as well, town called malice is one of my favourite songs.

 

Never really heard of them, However sometime I will give them a couple of minutes.