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Released 20 years ago

The Singles

The Clash · 2006

244 min · 66 tracks · new wave · reggae · post-punk

A vibrant collection of punk anthems infused with reggae rhythms and sharp social commentary.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • short bursts of energetic rebellion
  • dynamic collection for varied moods
  • for sing-along moments
  • vibrant anthems with social commentary
  • ideal for lively gatherings

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer lengthy, cohesive experiences
  • seek slow, introspective listening

Where this album fits

Career context
When 'The Singles' was released in 2006, The Clash had long been established as pioneers of punk rock, having disbanded in 1986. This anthology arrived during a renewed interest in their legacy, showcasing their influential sound through a curated selection of singles that defined their career from the mid-1970s to the early 1980s.
Stylistic neighbors
The Jam· Buzzcocks· Joe Strummer

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 White Riot 1:59
  • 2 1977 1:40

Disc 2

  • 1 Listen (edit) 0:27
  • 2 Interview With the Clash on the Circle Line, Part 1 8:51
  • 3 Interview With the Clash on the Circle Line, Part 2 3:10
  • 4 Capital Radio One 2:07

Disc 3

  • 1 Remote Control 3:02
  • 2 London’s Burning (live) 2:12
  • 3 London’s Burning 2:10

Disc 4

  • 1 Complete Control 3:15
  • 2 City of the Dead 2:22

Disc 5

  • 1 Clash City Rockers 3:50
  • 2 Jail Guitar Doors 3:03

Disc 6

  • 1 (White Man) In Hammersmith Palais 4:01
  • 2 The Prisoner 2:59

Disc 7

  • 1 Tommy Gun 3:18
  • 2 1‐2 Crush on You 2:59

Disc 8

  • 1 English Civil War (Johnny Comes Marching Home) 2:38
  • 2 Pressure Drop 3:25

Disc 9

  • 1 I Fought the Law 2:42
  • 2 Groovy Times 3:31
  • 3 Gates of the West 3:27
  • 4 Capital Radio Two 3:19

Disc 10

  • 1 London Calling 3:21
  • 2 Armagideon Time 3:51
  • 3 Justice Tonight 4:08
  • 4 Kick It Over 4:47
  • 5 Clampdown 3:51
  • 6 The Card Cheat 3:51
  • 7 Lost in the Supermarket 3:46

Disc 11

  • 1 Bankrobber 4:36
  • 2 Rockers Galore… UK Tour 4:42
  • 3 Rudie Can’t Fail 3:29
  • 4 Train in Vain 3:09

Disc 12

  • 1 The Call Up 5:26
  • 2 Stop the World 2:32

Disc 13

  • 1 Hitsville U.K. 4:23
  • 2 Radio One 6:20
  • 3 Police on My Back 3:19
  • 4 Somebody Got Murdered 3:33

Disc 14

  • 1 The Magnificent Seven (edit) 3:39
  • 2 The Magnificent Dance (edit) 3:37
  • 3 Lightning Strikes (Not Once but Twice) 4:52
  • 4 One More Time 3:31
  • 5 One More Dub 3:36
  • 6 The Cool Out 3:55
  • 7 The Magnificent Seven (12″ version) 4:29
  • 8 The Magnificent Dance (12″ version) 5:36

Disc 15

  • 1 This Is Radio Clash 4:12
  • 2 Radio Clash 4:12
  • 3 Outside Broadcast 7:23
  • 4 Radio 5 3:38

Disc 16

  • 1 Know Your Rights 3:42
  • 2 First Night Back in London 2:59

Disc 17

  • 1 Rock the Casbah 3:43
  • 2 Long Time Jerk 5:10
  • 3 Mustapha Dance 4:28
  • 4 Red Angel Dragnet 3:47
  • 5 Overpowered by Funk 4:53

Disc 18

  • 1 Should I Stay or Should I Go 3:09
  • 2 Straight to Hell (edited version) 3:53
  • 3 Inoculated City 2:43
  • 4 Cool Confusion 3:14

Disc 19

  • 1 This Is England 3:37
  • 2 Do It Now 3:07
  • 3 Sex Mad Roar 2:59

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