The Singles (1991)

About this title: The Singles is exactly what the title says -- a collection of the Clash's U.K. single A-sides. This approach can hardly result in a definitive compilation, since the Clash's albums were such cohesive, important works in their own right, and even more erratic LPs like Sandinista! and Combat Rock had their share of fine album tracks. Nevertheless, the collection does have some value, particularly for more casual fans who don't want to spend the time or money sifting through those uneven albums. And because the best way to hear the Clash is on their original albums, The Singles can also be ... read more

Tracks:

1. White Riot [Strummer/Jones]
2. Remote Control [Jones/Strummer]
3. Complete Control [Strummer/Jones]
4. Clash City Rockers [Strummer/Jones]
5. (White Man) In Hammersmith Palais [Jones/Strummer]
6. Tommy Gun [Strummer/Jones]
7. English Civil War [Jones/Strummer/Trad]
8. I Fought the Law [Curtis]
9. London Calling [Strummer/Jones]
10. Train in Vain [Strummer/Jones]
11. Bankrobber [Strummer/Jones]
12. The Call Up [Clash]
13. Hitsville U.K. [Clash]
14. The Magnificent Seven [Clash]
15. This Is Radio Clash [Clash]
16. Know Your Rights [Jones/Strummer]
17. Rock the Casbah [Clash]
18. Should I Stay or Should I Go [Clash]

Note: This is a general synopsis. Each listing is further described below.