Sandinista (1980) The Clash
One of the more notable albums I bought on the day it was released. I admit it's a little bloated, but I read they went for 3 to outdo labelmate Bruce's two in "The River", and make the label pay for it. I give it a pass, even though I'm usually playing the two record Weekend Mix* from years ago. See below.
I was a big Clash fan and feel fortunate to have seen them twice at the Hollywood Palladium, first time touring "London Calling" and the second behind "Combat Rock". Same band with different drummers. Both play on Clash records, and the shows were great.
My first visit to New York City as an adult was during the summer of 1981, a few weeks after The Clash's famous residency at The Bond Casino. On that very trip I determined it was time to move to NYC. It took 7 years and 3 lives to get there.
Most days "Sandinista!" remains my favorite Clash album. I traded a bunch of inherited bullshit for this nice clean original copy at Platterpus Records in Easthampton. $30?
Enjoy!
-BBJ
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