I'm sure INKWYC backs me up on what an amazing album this is...
http://diffuser.fm/clash-debut-album/
yeah, but UK or US version?
the US version is THE version
The US didn't get to have all the singles and such, so the US version is such a good compilation of what they were doing
precisely why the UK version is the only one to get.. the US version is not an album but a compilation.. if you want a compilation plenty of great options.. if you want a landmark punk album full of visceral energy get the UK one.. I mean the US release has stuff from 1978 and 1979 while the UK one is their first album from 1977...
true
but opening with Clash City Rockers ....just blew my 12 year old ears out of the water
and the inclusion of Complete Control and (White Man) In Hammersmith Palais
just make it a masterpeice IMO
I didn't know that
Initial copies of the US version also came with a bonus 7-inch single which featured "Groovy Times" and "Gates of the West".GotW is probably one of my favorite deep cuts "Little Richard's in the kitchen playing spoons and plates. He's telling the waitress he's great"
I Fought the Law- freakin classic...no idea that it had been recorded in May of 79!
the song left out were not that great
Deny, Cheat, Protex Blue, and 48 Hours
Cheat was great and ended up appearing on Black Market Clash
Those two US releases have soo much good stuff compiled prior to the LC/Sand/CR
but agreed...it's a compilation, but God damn if it's not one of the best I've ever heard