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Clashing again

Posted: 31 Oct 2017, 3:04pm
by eumaas
After hearing the Clash on Stranger Things S2, I got a real hankering to listen to them for the first time in years. So I went on Amazon and bought three CDs. What did I get? GEER, S!, and SBMC. Just didn't feel like s/t, LC, or CR. Let alone CtC. And because of my particular nostalgia, I didn't pick up any of the newer compilations and single releases.

Just thought I would mention it.

Re: Clashing again

Posted: 31 Oct 2017, 5:42pm
by muppet hi fi
Interesting serendipity here, as I was just about to start a thread about bands/artists you've never tired of, even for a short spell, since you discovered them. And I'm pretty sure the Clash and the Screaming Blue Messiahs are probably the only ones I can think of.

Re: Clashing again

Posted: 31 Oct 2017, 5:43pm
by muppet hi fi
Interesting serendipity here, as I was just about to start a thread about fave bands/artists you've never tired of, even for a short spell, since you discovered them. And I'm pretty sure the Clash and the Screaming Blue Messiahs are probably the only ones I can think of.

Re: Clashing again

Posted: 31 Oct 2017, 6:00pm
by Rat Patrol
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Back on your Clash bullshit again? Don't worry...DCT will put a stop to that in record self-loathing time.


Now...about the pitch on that Koka Kola bell. . .

Re: Clashing again

Posted: 31 Oct 2017, 6:04pm
by Inder
We should have a Clash listening party.

Re: Clashing again

Posted: 31 Oct 2017, 6:16pm
by Kory
eumaas wrote:
31 Oct 2017, 3:04pm
After hearing the Clash on Stranger Things S2, I got a real hankering to listen to them for the first time in years. So I went on Amazon and bought three CDs. What did I get? GEER, S!, and SBMC. Just didn't feel like s/t, LC, or CR. Let alone CtC. And because of my particular nostalgia, I didn't pick up any of the newer compilations and single releases.

Just thought I would mention it.
I thought you were more of a downloader, for some reason.

Re: Clashing again

Posted: 31 Oct 2017, 6:22pm
by Flex
Their greatest album, a good comp, and some filler.

The perfect Clash experience. :shifty:

Re: Clashing again

Posted: 31 Oct 2017, 7:35pm
by Heston
The Clash are now engrained in my DNA. Never tire of them.

Re: Clashing again

Posted: 31 Oct 2017, 7:40pm
by Dr. Medulla
Whenever Marky unleashes a blast of stuff, I get sucked in again for a little while (especially his Paul-less version of LC), but DCT really did compromise my enjoyment of the band. Which isn't to say I didn't love the argument and analysis, but I can't help but stumble over the warts now. That's the hilarious upshot of the conflict between CK and myself in his final few years here: he basically won because I can't just plain enjoy the Clash anymore.

Re: Clashing again

Posted: 31 Oct 2017, 8:43pm
by Rat Patrol
Dr. Medulla wrote:
31 Oct 2017, 7:40pm
Whenever Marky unleashes a blast of stuff, I get sucked in again for a little while (especially his Paul-less version of LC), but DCT really did compromise my enjoyment of the band. Which isn't to say I didn't love the argument and analysis, but I can't help but stumble over the warts now. That's the hilarious upshot of the conflict between CK and myself in his final few years here: he basically won because I can't just plain enjoy the Clash anymore.
Once you've stood on Olympus and had your throat threatened by the B-team's ace...the everyday thrills just seem kind of ordinary, no?

Re: Clashing again

Posted: 31 Oct 2017, 8:52pm
by Dr. Medulla
Rat Patrol wrote:
31 Oct 2017, 8:43pm
Dr. Medulla wrote:
31 Oct 2017, 7:40pm
Whenever Marky unleashes a blast of stuff, I get sucked in again for a little while (especially his Paul-less version of LC), but DCT really did compromise my enjoyment of the band. Which isn't to say I didn't love the argument and analysis, but I can't help but stumble over the warts now. That's the hilarious upshot of the conflict between CK and myself in his final few years here: he basically won because I can't just plain enjoy the Clash anymore.
Once you've stood on Olympus and had your throat threatened by the B-team's ace...the everyday thrills just seem kind of ordinary, no?
Nick & Pete wrote: :angry:

Re: Clashing again

Posted: 01 Nov 2017, 8:40am
by eumaas
Kory wrote:
31 Oct 2017, 6:16pm
eumaas wrote:
31 Oct 2017, 3:04pm
After hearing the Clash on Stranger Things S2, I got a real hankering to listen to them for the first time in years. So I went on Amazon and bought three CDs. What did I get? GEER, S!, and SBMC. Just didn't feel like s/t, LC, or CR. Let alone CtC. And because of my particular nostalgia, I didn't pick up any of the newer compilations and single releases.

Just thought I would mention it.
I thought you were more of a downloader, for some reason.
vinyl > CD > FLAC > cassette > MP3 is my order of preference. Although sometimes I would rather listen to CD (w/ great headphones) over vinyl since the soundsystem we have for vinyl isn't the greatest. Vinyl is usually what we put on when we have guests.

Re: Clashing again

Posted: 01 Nov 2017, 8:42am
by eumaas
Dr. Medulla wrote:
31 Oct 2017, 7:40pm
Whenever Marky unleashes a blast of stuff, I get sucked in again for a little while (especially his Paul-less version of LC), but DCT really did compromise my enjoyment of the band. Which isn't to say I didn't love the argument and analysis, but I can't help but stumble over the warts now. That's the hilarious upshot of the conflict between CK and myself in his final few years here: he basically won because I can't just plain enjoy the Clash anymore.
I was able to enjoy it! I think because my memory of the DCT years has now faded. I mean, I was able to make it through the entirety of Shitsville without skipping the track, so that should indicate the goodwill I have built up for the Clash over the past few years of refusing to listen to them.

Re: Clashing again

Posted: 01 Nov 2017, 8:45am
by eumaas
Flex wrote:
31 Oct 2017, 6:22pm
Their greatest album, a good comp, and some filler.

The perfect Clash experience. :shifty:
I considered getting London Calling, but the anniversary edition with the demos (which I have never listened to!) is OOP. And anyway I think I have heard LC enough. The title track has become oversaturated in film/TV.

I would rather a good singles/B-sides comp than the US s/t. I think UK is a good album but not the best of '77.

I never bought the singles box. Is it worth it? Pricey.

Re: Clashing again

Posted: 01 Nov 2017, 8:54am
by Silent Majority
My favourite band. Marky's remasters have reminded me how deep the music, lyrics and performances of their best stuff are lodged in my heart.