The Clash - Sandinista !

[Nicensleazy]

To be honest, I have not heard it in years and was wondering if it still stood the test of time. Whilst not playing the full 3 albums, I have got to say, the album some how has got better with time since its release. Perhaps its my broader musical taste, but Sandinista is a collection of Punk, Reggae and Jazz fusion which works extremely well. I think there were mixed feelings when this album orginally hit the music stores, perhaps people really didn't understand it.

Those of you that still have this album/CD tucked away in your collection, when you get a moment, dig it out and give it a play!



View: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MzZ1N9IuzJM

 

[PaulB]

I've done this recently while sticking everything on my i-pod and I still think the same now as I did at the time; it would make a good single album (some said maxi-single) but they spread themselves way too thin and it comes across as self indulgent.

 

[Danny]

I play it regularly - at least sides 1-4. It is probably my favourite CLASH album.

 

[Nicensleazy]

I've done this recently while sticking everything on my i-pod and I still think the same now as I did at the time; it would make a good single album (some said maxi-single) but they spread themselves way too thin and it comes across as self indulgent.

Most music is self indulgent.........most Stranglers songs were written about their experiences......I think Sandinista was quite experimental at the time.

 

[tdr1nka]

Police On My Back is a storming track, there are some gems on Sandinista but as has been said it is a tad self indulgent and lacks the immediate punkch of their earlier albums.

 

[Nicensleazy]

This is one of the best tracks


View: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ijiazWlawUY

 

[Dave5N]

The best single album ever made. Dunno what your tales of stuff is. Notn in my Clash collection.

 

[Dave5N]

Ah. My friend Google enlightened me. Frankly, any comparison between Yes and The Clash leaves me squirming.

 

[Danny]

It would have made a great double album. Some great gems on there. But too much B side material to make it into a triple.

Probably true, but IIRC they sold it for the price of a single LP...and as a result never made any money on it.

 

[Lardyboy]

As much as I liked The Clash, Sandinista seemed a bit self indulgent IMO.

 

[mondobongo]

Self indulgent in places but deserves some time spent on it for the diamonds. Definitely a product of the time and can't imagine a modern band being able to get away with it these days.

 

[Dave5N]

Self indulgent in places but deserves some time spent on it for the diamonds. Definitely a product of the time and can't imagine a modern band being able to get away with it these days.

Very true.

 

[oxbob]

Self indulgent in places but deserves some time spent on it for the diamonds. Definitely a product of the time and can't imagine a modern band being able to get away with it these days.

Exactly, they stuck 2 fingers up to the record execs ad did what they wanted, this is why pop/charts are so bland controlled by the likes of simon cowell

 

[papercorn2000]

Much as I like the Clash, I rarely listen to Sandanista. Too much filler - as has been said, would have made a great album or even double album.

You can forgive much of the band who gave us London Calling.

 

[ChrisKH]

Punk? The Clash appeared in the Top 40 Greatest Metal songs on VH1 channel at the weekend.

Made I larf.