Sound System
The Clash · 2013
513 min · 142 tracks · new wave · reggae · post-punk
A vibrant collage of punk energy, reggae grooves, and socio-political commentary that captures The Clash's essence.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic journey of varied intensity socio-political commentary with energy for rebellious sing-alongs
- Context
- Released in 2013, 'Sound System' is a comprehensive box set celebrating The Clash's influential career. This collection coincides with the band's ongoing legacy as punk icons, showcasing their evolution from their early albums like 'London Calling' to later works. It serves not only as a retrospective but also as an introduction for new listeners to their diverse discography.
- If you like
- new wave, reggae, post-punk
Sound System is an album by The Clash, released in 2013. A vibrant collage of punk energy, reggae grooves, and socio-political commentary that captures The Clash's essence. The album compiles essential tracks and rare material, solidifying The Clash's status in the pantheon of punk music. It was met with positive critical reception, highlighting its cultural importance and influence on subsequent generations of musicians. Additionally, it showcases the band's genre-defying sound, blending punk, reggae, and rock elements. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Sound System sound like?
A vibrant collage of punk energy, reggae grooves, and socio-political commentary that captures The Clash's essence. Rooted in new wave and reggae.
What makes Sound System by The Clash notable?
The album compiles essential tracks and rare material, solidifying The Clash's status in the pantheon of punk music. It was met with positive critical reception, highlighting its cultural importance and influence on subsequent generations of musicians. Additionally, it showcases the band's genre-defying sound, blending punk, reggae, and rock elements. Released in 2013, 'Sound System' is a comprehensive box set celebrating The Clash's influential career. This collection coincides with the band's ongoing legacy as punk icons, showcasing their evolution from their early albums like 'London Calling' to later works. It serves not only as a retrospective but also as an introduction for new listeners to their diverse discography.
Who is Sound System for?
Sound System works well if you're into dynamic journey of varied intensity, socio-political commentary with energy and for rebellious sing-alongs.
How many songs are on Sound System?
Sound System has 142 tracks, running approximately 513 minutes.
Tracklist
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Disc 1
- 1 Janie Jones 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 Standout 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 Standout 3:09
- 4 Rock the Casbah Standout 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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