Name: Give 'Em Enough Rope
Brand: The Clash

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

88985419541

Colour

Black

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Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

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Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2013-08-28

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Sony

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

889854195410

Total Cap

Black LP

Artist

The Clash

Genre GB

Punk / Hardcore

Label GB

Influential British punk group from west and south London, active between 1976 and 1985. The Clash added catchy sloganistic socio-political lyrics to their brand of garage rock 'n' roll, exploring wider musical horizons than most of their contemporaries. They incorporated reggae, dub, rockabilly, hip hop, funk influences into their music and more.

The US saw the release of "Give 'Em Enough Rope" before their first album to coincide with the band's first transatlantic tour in early 1979. The band's debut LP "The Clash" was soon repackaged with an updated track list and the addition of a free 7" single. A year later they received worldwide acclaim with their classic double album "London Calling".

Inducted into Rock And Roll Hall of Fame in 2003 (Performer), The Clash's classic line-up comprised Joe Strummer (vocals/guitar), Paul Simonon (bass), Mick Jones (guitar) and Nicky "Topper" Headon (drums).

Sensing the emollient rattle of punk was an artistic dead end, The Clash took an abrupt volte-face and invited American Sandy Pearlman to produce their second album.

Respected for his work with Blue Oyster Cult and the Dictators, Pearlman introduced a sheen that disturbed purists but introduced the Clash to a wider audience. The clear sound brought a new emphasis to the quartet's internal interplay and allowed the material to stand up in its own right. 

Give 'Em Enough Rope contains several of the band's most popular songs, which range from the defiant "Tommy Gun" to the sensitive "Stay Free", a contrast confirming the clash's wider musical ambitions.

Give 'Em Enough Rope

Music GB

Discover Give 'Em Enough Rope by The Clash. LP and CD formats available. Sony label. A punk masterpiece with a wider musical ambition.