Combat Rock ~ The Clash

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Combat Rock is the fifth studio album by the English rock band the Clash, released on 14 May 1982 through CBS Records. "Rock the Casbah" became a staple on the newly launched MTV. Combat Rock continued the influence of funk and reggae like previous Clash albums, but also featured a more radio-friendly sound which alienated Clash fans. Strummer and bassist Paul Simonon reinstated Bernie Rhodes as manager, a move unwelcomed by Jones. The band had disagreed on the creative process of the album and called in Glyn Johns to produce the more radio-friendly sound of Combat Rock. Lyrically, Combat Rock focuses on the Vietnam War, postcolonialism, the decline of American society, and authoritarianism.
Tracks:
1. Know Your Rights 00:00
2. Car Jamming 03:40
3. Should I Stay or Should I Go 07:41
4. Rock the Casbah 10:50
5. Red Angel Dragnet 14:33
6. Straight to Hell 18:19
7. Overpowered by Funk 23:51
8. Atom Tan 28:44
9. Sean Flynn 31:14
10. Ghetto Defendant 35:45
11. Inoculated City 40:30
12. Death is a Star 43:12

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