Top tracks — play these first
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Capital Radio One Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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Bank Robber / Robber Dub — This track exemplifies The Clash's ability to blend punk with reggae rhythms, showcasing their innovative sound while addressing themes of social unrest.
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Armagideon Time — As a deeply political song, it reflects the band's commitment to addressing societal issues through music, reinforced by its powerful lyrical content.
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Pressure Drop — A cover that showcases The Clash's respect for reggae, this track highlights their eclectic influences while maintaining the urgency typical of their style.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album highlights The Clash's versatility but lacks the cohesive flow of a studio album.
What we noticed
- Several tracks, such as 'Pressure Drop' and 'Time Is Tight', are covers that reinterpret the originals with a distinct Clash energy.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic emotional journeys
- short, punchy songs
- wave-like pacing
- rebellious spirit exploration
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — A compilation of rare tracks that showcases The Clash's versatility, not mainstream.
- Themes
- social unrest· reggae rhythms· post-punk evolution
- Moods
- Energetic· Introspective
- Career context
- Released in 1993, Super Black Market Clash came after The Clash's disbandment in 1986, serving as a posthumous compilation of rare tracks and B-sides. This album encapsulates their diverse influences and experimental sound, showcasing the band's evolution from punk pioneers to genre-blending innovators.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Jam· Buzzcocks· Joe Strummer
Tracklist
- 1 Capital Radio One Start here 2:11
- 2 The Prisoner 3:01
- 3 Pressure Drop 3:30
- 4 Cheat 2:06
- 5 City of the Dead 2:25
- 6 Time Is Tight 4:07
- 7 Bank Robber / Robber Dub 6:18
- 8 Armagideon Time 3:52
- 9 Justice Tonight / Kick It Over 7:00
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
More Specials
The Specials
Merges ska rhythms with punk energy and social commentary, echoing The Clash's eclectic spirit.
Horses
Patti Smith
Combines punk ethos with poetic lyrics, capturing a similar rebellious and experimental vibe.
If I Should Fall from Grace with God
The Pogues
Infuses punk with folk elements and political themes, resonating with The Clash's genre-blending approach.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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