THE CLASH
From Here To Eternity (Epic)
Reviewed by DJ Johnson

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Here's something for Clash fans to sink their teeth into: 17 tracks recorded live between 1978 and 1982 that are just now seeing the light of day. And not a dud performance in the bunch, which is not too surprising since The Clash were probably the best live band in the second British invasion. Strummer & company tore up Boston's Orpheum for two September nights in 1982 with performances of "Clash City Rockers," "(White Man) In Hammersmith Palais," "Should I Stay Or Should I Go," "Straight To Hell," "The Magnificent Seven," "Know Your Rights" and "London Calling," and if this is any indication of the quality of those entire concerts, I'm starting a petition drive for their full release on CD. Meanwhile, this collection will do nicely. Despite the 4-year span it plays out like a full tilt performance of one great Clashic after another, as hard-hitting as the album versions and sometimes more so. And there's something quite satisfying about listening to them perform "London's Burning" IN London. For icing on the cake there are a buncha live photos and fan memories in the booklet. After we've finally melted the last copies of From Here To Eternity in our players, I say we storm the vaults and see what else they've got hidden in there.

Track List:

Complete Control (NYC 1981) * London's Burning (London 1978) * What's My Name (London 1978) * Clash City Rockers (Boston 1982) * Career Opportunities (NYC 1982) * (White Man) In Hammersmith Palais (Boston 1982) * Capital Radio (London 1980) * City Of The Dead (London 1978) * I Fought The Law (London 1978) * London Calling (Boston 1982) * Armagideon Time (London 1980) * Train In Vain (NYC 1981) * Guns Of Brixton (NYC 1981) * The Magnificent Seven (Boston 1982) * Know Your Rights (Boston 1982) * Should I Stay Or Should I Go (Boston 1982) * Straight To Hell (Boston 1982)

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