A personal appreciation of The Ruts' classic Staring at the Rude Boys, the connections between punk, reggae and ska, and why The Crack remains one of the greatest punk albums ever recorded. by Chris Harris etc There are certain records that seem to encapsulate an entire period of British music within a few short minutes, … Continue reading Staring at the Rude Boys: The Ruts, Punk, Ska and One of the Greatest Singles Ever Recorded
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The Cost of Living: The EP That Bridged The Clash’s Growing Pains and Their Greatest Triumph
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