The Clash
The Clash lives in the middle ground — 13 moderate songs that balance intensity with control. 12 songs where they let go completely.
7.2
Avg Intensity
25
Songs Decoded
0
Fan Stories
The songs that hit hardest
Career Opportunities
intense
layered texture · moderate changes · DR 8
· 1977
Complete Control
intense
layered texture · moderate changes · DR 8
· 1977
Police and Thieves
intense
layered texture · moderate changes · DR 8
· 1977
White Riot
intense
harsh texture · mild changes · DR 8
· 1977
Tommy Gun
intense
layered texture · moderate changes · DR 8
· 1978
Clampdown
intense
layered texture · moderate changes · DR 8
· 1979
London Calling
intense
layered texture · moderate changes · DR 8
· 1979
Charlie Don't Surf
intense
layered texture · moderate changes · DR 8
· 1980
Sandinista!
intense
complex texture · extreme changes · DR 9
· 1980
Know Your Rights
intense
layered texture · moderate changes · DR 8
· 1982
Rock the Casbah
intense
layered texture · moderate changes · DR 8
· 1982
Should I Stay or Should I Go
intense
layered texture · moderate changes · DR 8
· 1982
The controlled burn
Brand New Cadillac
moderate
layered texture · mild changes · DR 7
· 1979
Death or Glory
moderate
layered texture · mild changes · DR 7
· 1979
Hateful
moderate
layered texture · mild changes · DR 6
· 1979
Lost in the Supermarket
moderate
layered texture · mild changes · DR 6
· 1979
Revolution Rock
moderate
layered texture · mild changes · DR 7
· 1979
Rudie Can't Fail
moderate
layered texture · mild changes · DR 6
· 1979
Spanish Bombs
moderate
layered texture · mild changes · DR 7
· 1979
The Guns of Brixton
moderate
layered texture · mild changes · DR 6
· 1979
Train in Vain (Stand by Me)
moderate
layered texture · mild changes · DR 6
· 1979
Bankrobber
moderate
layered texture · mild changes · DR 6
· 1980
Ivan Meets G.I. Joe
moderate
layered texture · mild changes · DR 6
· 1980
The Magnificent Seven
moderate
layered texture · mild changes · DR 7
· 1981
Straight to Hell
moderate
layered texture · mild changes · DR 6
· 1982
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