Henley, Micajah

The Clash's Sandinista! (33 1/3)

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ISBN 13:: 9781501390364
author:: Henley, Micajah
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Bloomsbury Academic
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2024
Pages:: 152
Dimensions:: 16.5 x 12.1 x 2.5 centimetres (0
Genre:: Music, History & Criticism, Music,
Condition:: New
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The Clash's Sandinista! is a triple LP that showcases the band's politics and musical versatility. Released in 1980, it features 36 songs across six sides of vinyl, produced by the band themselves. This album marked a significant departure from their previous work, with the band adopting various genres such as reggae, jazz, gospel, calypso, and hip hop. The album's creation was a collaborative effort, free from the influence of their manager Bernie Rhodes, who had previously controlled their output. Instead, The Clash worked closely with their record label to release the triple LP on their own terms. Despite its polarizing reception at the time, Sandinista! is widely regarded as one of the greatest albums of all time. This book explores an intriguing idea: what if Sandinista! had been released as a 12-track album? The author delves into the politics and production of the album, examining the significance of its dissection by fans who curate their own versions.

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