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Title: For those who couldn't understand the words before.
Review: I always anticipate these 'Tribute' albums with a mixture of hope and dread. This one is a pleasant suprise. As usual, the best tracks are the ones where the artist is not attempting to simply reproduce the original. I couldn't disagree with Steven Stolder more, I thought the Indigo Girls version of 'Clampdown' proved just what great lyricists the Clash were. The Clash were never so easy to categorise politically, those fortunate enough to see the film 'Rude Boy' (possibly never seen in the US?)would appreciate what I mean. My favourite is 'Clash City Rockers' (only on the import version?), which for me evokes the real spirit of the Clash I remember live in Sydney just after London Calling was released. Essential for any Clash fan.
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