Top tracks — play these first
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Janie Jones Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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London Calling — This track showcases The Clash's genre-blending prowess with its fusion of punk energy and reggae rhythms, making it an anthem of rebellion.
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White Riot — As one of their first singles, this song captures the raw urgency of youth discontent and sets the tone for The Clash's political activism through music.
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Should I Stay or Should I Go — This track represents the band's exploration of rockabilly influences while discussing themes of indecision and relationships, showcasing their lyrical depth.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey of varied intensity
- socio-political commentary with energy
- for rebellious sing-alongs
- short bursts of raw excitement
- great for energetic group settings
Maybe skip if you
- prefer long, cohesive pieces
- seek polished, radio-friendly sounds
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — A comprehensive collection that revisits The Clash's legacy without being a primary entry point.
- Themes
- London's punk scene· youth discontent· reggae rebellion
- Career context
- Released in 2013, Sound System encapsulates The Clash's legacy while also functioning as a comprehensive box set that revisits their extensive catalog. This collection arrived during a renewed interest in punk rock's influence on contemporary music, bridging the gap between their original releases from the late 1970s and early 1980s and a new generation of listeners. It serves as a testament to their enduring impact on both music and culture.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Jam· Buzzcocks· Joe Strummer
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 Janie Jones Start here 2:08
- 2 Remote Control 3:03
- 3 I’m So Bored With the U.S.A. 2:24
- 4 White Riot 1:56
- 5 Hate & War 2:06
- 6 What’s My Name 1:41
- 7 Deny 3:06
- 9 Career Opportunities 1:54
- 10 Cheat 2:06
- 11 Protex Blue 1:47
- 12 Police and Thieves 6:03
- 13 48 Hours 1:36
- 14 Garageland 3:14
Disc 2
- 1 Safe European Home 3:50
- 2 English Civil War 2:35
- 3 Tommy Gun 3:17
- 4 Julie’s Been Working for the Drug Squad 3:03
- 5 Last Gang in Town 5:13
- 6 Guns on the Roof 3:15
- 7 Drug‐Stabbing Time 3:43
- 8 Stay Free 3:40
- 9 Cheapskates 3:25
- 10 All the Young Punks (New Boots and Contracts) 4:58
Disc 3
- 1 London Calling 3:20
- 2 Brand New Cadillac 2:08
- 3 Jimmy Jazz 3:54
- 4 Hateful 2:43
- 5 Rudie Can’t Fail 3:28
- 6 Spanish Bombs 3:18
- 7 The Right Profile 3:54
- 8 Lost in the Supermarket 3:47
- 9 Clampdown 3:49
- 10 The Guns of Brixton 3:12
Disc 4
- 1 Wrong ’Em Boyo 3:11
- 2 Death or Glory 3:55
- 3 Koka Kola 1:47
- 4 The Card Cheat 3:49
- 5 Lover’s Rock 4:03
- 6 Four Horsemen 2:55
- 7 I’m Not Down 3:06
- 8 Revolution Rock 5:33
- 9 Train in Vain 3:14
Disc 5
- 1 The Magnificent Seven 5:33
- 2 Hitsville U.K. 4:21
- 3 Junco Partner 4:52
- 4 Ivan Meets G.I. Joe 3:05
- 5 The Leader 1:42
- 6 Something About England 3:43
- 7 Rebel Waltz 3:26
- 8 Look Here 2:45
- 9 The Crooked Beat 5:28
- 10 Somebody Got Murdered 3:34
- 11 One More Time 3:31
- 12 One More Dub 3:37
Disc 6
- 1 Lightning Strikes (Not Once but Twice) 4:51
- 2 Up in Heaven (Not Only Here) 4:32
- 3 Corner Soul 2:42
- 4 Let’s Go Crazy 4:24
- 5 If Music Could Talk 4:36
- 6 The Sound of Sinners 4:01
- 7 Police on My Back 3:16
- 8 Midnight Log 2:09
- 9 The Equaliser 5:46
- 10 The Call Up 5:28
- 11 Washington Bullets 3:51
- 12 Broadway 5:50
Disc 7
- 1 Lose This Skin 5:09
- 2 Charlie Don’t Surf 4:54
- 3 Mensforth Hill 3:42
- 4 Junkie Slip 2:48
- 5 Kingston Advice 2:37
- 6 The Street Parade 3:27
- 7 Version City 4:22
- 8 Living in Fame 4:52
- 9 Silicone on Sapphire 4:14
- 10 Version Pardner 5:23
- 11 Career Opportunities 2:30
- 12 Shepherds Delight 3:30
Disc 8
- 1 Know Your Rights 3:40
- 2 Car Jamming 3:59
- 3 Should I Stay or Should I Go 3:09
- 4 Rock the Casbah 3:42
- 5 Red Angel Dragnet 3:44
- 6 Straight to Hell 5:30
- 7 Overpowered by Funk 4:52
- 8 Atom Tan 2:30
- 9 Sean Flynn 4:31
- 10 Ghetto Defendant 4:43
- 11 Inoculated City 2:42
- 12 Death Is a Star 3:15
Disc 9
- 1 White Riot (single version) 2:00
- 2 1977 1:40
- 3 Listen / Interviews 11:08
- 4 Capital Radio 2:08
- 5 London’s Burning 2:11
- 6 Complete Control (single version) 3:13
- 7 City of the Dead 2:23
- 8 Clash City Rockers (original single version) 3:57
- 9 Jail Guitar Doors 3:04
- 10 (White Man) In Hammersmith Palais 4:01
- 11 The Prisoner 3:03
- 12 1‐2 Crush on You 2:59
- 13 Time Is Tight (Black Market Clash) 4:04
- 14 Pressure Drop 3:25
- 15 I Fought the Law 2:43
- 16 Groovy Times 3:26
- 17 Gates of the West 3:25
- 18 Capital Radio 3:20
- 19 Armagideon Time 3:52
- 20 Bankrobber 4:33
- 21 Rockers Galore on a UK Tour 4:42
Disc 10
- 1 The Magnificent Dance (12″) 5:37
- 2 Midnight to Stevens (outtake) 4:36
- 3 Radio One 6:17
- 4 Stop the World 2:32
- 5 The Cool Out (U.S. 12″ B‐Side) 3:54
- 6 This Is Radio Clash 4:11
- 7 This Is Radio Clash (7″ with different lyrics) 4:12
- 8 First Night Back in London 3:00
- 9 Rock the Casbah (Bob Clearmountain 12″ mix) 3:42
- 10 Long Time Jerk 5:08
- 11 The Beautiful People Are Ugly Too (outtake) 3:46
- 12 Idle in Kangaroo Court (outtake) 5:04
- 13 Ghetto Defendant (extended unedited version) 6:13
- 14 Cool Confusion 3:12
- 15 Sean Flynn (extended ‘Marcus Music’ version) 7:22
- 16 Straight to Hell (extended unedited version) 6:54
Disc 11
- 1 I’m So Bored With the U.S.A. (Beaconsfield Film School session) 2:23
- 2 London’s Burning (Beaconsfield Film School session) 1:57
- 3 White Riot (Beaconsfield Film School session) 1:53
- 4 1977 (Beaconsfield Film School session) 1:50
- 5 Janie Jones (Polydor demos) 2:05
- 6 Career Opportunities (Polydor demos) 1:53
- 7 London’s Burning (Polydor demos) 1:58
- 8 1977 (Polydor demos) 1:40
- 9 White Riot (Polydor demos) 1:58
- 10 City of the Dead (live at the Lyceum) 2:55
- 11 Jail Guitar Doors (live at the Lyceum) 3:04
- 12 English Civil War (live at the Lyceum) 2:30
- 13 Stay Free (live at the Lyceum) 3:26
- 14 Cheapskates (live at the Lyceum) 3:14
- 15 I Fought the Law (live at the Lyceum) 2:24
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