The Clash were an English rock band that formed in London in 1976 and were key players in the original wave of British punk rock. Billed as "The Only Band That Matters", they used elements of reggae, dub, funk, ska, and rockabilly, and they contributed to the post-punk and new wave movements that followed punk. For most of their recording career, the Clash consisted of lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Joe Strummer, lead guitarist and vocalist Mick Jones, bassist Paul Simonon, and drummer Nicky "Topper" Headon.
In January 2003, shortly after the death of Joe Strummer, the band, including original drummer Terry Chimes, were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. In 2004, Rolling Stone ranked the Clash number 28 on its list of the "100 Greatest Artists of All Time".
The Clash's self-titled debut album was released by Epic Records on July 26, 1979, featuring an altered running order and five essential non-album singles/B-sides that replaced four tracks from the original 1977 UK release.
Label: Epic – EK 63883
Format: CD, Album, Reissue, Remastered, US Version
Country: Canada
Released: 1999
Genre: Rock
Style: Punk
TRACKLIST:
1 Clash City Rockers 3:49
2 I'm So Bored With The U.S.A. 2:25
3 Remote Control 3:01
4 Complete Control 3:14
5 White Riot 2:00
6 White Man In Hammersmith Palais 4:00
7 London's Burning 2:10
8 I Fought The Law 2:41
9 Janie Jones 2:06
10 Career Opportunities 1:52
11 What's My Name 1:41
12 Hate And War 2:05
13 Police And Thieves 6:01
14 Jail Guitar Doors 3:05
15 Garageland 3:12