Tag: punk rock album

The Clash – Cheat: Fifty Years Later, Are Young People Still Fighting the Same Battles?

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Nearly fifty years after The Clash recorded Cheat, its cynical message about inequality, dishonesty and getting ahead remains remarkably relevant. As young Europeans protest over housing, education and opportunities, this forgotten punk classic raises an uncomfortable question: has society really progressed, or are we still fighting the same battles?

The Cost of Living: The EP That Bridged The Clash’s Growing Pains and Their Greatest Triumph

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There is a link to 5 other blogs I have written about The Clash at the bottom of the blog. When you look back at The Clash’s discography, it’s tempting to jump straight from their ferocious debut to the iconic masterpiece of London Calling. But in between came the rather dismal Give ’Em Enough Rope, … Continue reading The Cost of Living: The EP That Bridged The Clash’s Growing Pains and Their Greatest Triumph