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The Clash
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The stories behind every studio track from the only band that matters.
Established in 1976 at the fore of London's punk rock insurgence, The Clash would outlast their peers while creating some of the most influential albums in rock 'n' roll history. Author Martin Popoff dissects each of The Clash's ninety-one studio tracks, examining the circumstances that led to their creation, the recording processes, the historical contexts and more.
In addition, introductory essays set the scene for the band's six studio releases (including the double LP London Calling and the triple Sandinista!) and feature sidebars detailing studios, release dates, personnel, and more.
Illustrated with rare performance and offstage photography, along with images of 7-inch singles sleeves and gig posters, the resulting volume is a fitting tribute to the foursome whose staunch political stance and groundbreaking amalgam of punk, rockabilly, reggae, and hip-hop earned the title 'The Only Band That Matters.'
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Martin Popoff's work on The Clash receives praise for his extensive knowledge and passionate style, making it a compelling read for both dedicated fans and new listeners. Popoff delivers insightful reviews of each song and album, providing a rich historical context that enhances readers' understanding of the band's impact. The book also stands out for its impressive collection of photographs and memorabilia, offering a visually captivating experience. Critics admire Popoff's ability to balance his love for the band with honest critiques, contributing to a comprehensive and engaging exploration of The Clash's legacy.
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ISBN: 9781629639345
Publisher: PM Press
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 21 April 2022
Country: United States
Imprint: PM Press
Illustration: 1 Illustrations
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 200.0mm
Height: 257.0mm
Weight: 250g
Pages: 240
About the Author
At approximately 7,900 (with over 7,000 appearing in his books), Martin Popoff has unofficially written more record reviews than anybody in the history of music writing across all genres. Additionally, Martin has penned approximately 108 books on hard rock, heavy metal, classic rock, and record collecting. He was Editor-In-Chief of the now retired Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles, Canada's foremost metal publication for 14 years, and has also contributed to Revolver, Guitar World, Goldmine, Record Collector, bravewords.com, lollipop.com, and hardradio.com, with many record label band bios and liner notes to his credit as well. Additionally, Martin has been a regular contractor to Banger Films, having worked for two years as researcher on the award-winning documentary Rush: Beyond the Lighted Stage, on the writing and research team for the 11-episode Metal Evolution and on the ten-episode Rock Icons, both for VH1 Classic. Additionally, Martin is the writer of the original metal genre chart used in Metal: A Headbanger's Journey and throughout the Metal Evolution episodes. Martin currently resides in Toronto and can be reached through martinp@inforamp.net or www.martinpopoff.com.
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