Thank you, Jason. I was lucky to see the Clash live twice, once in a 4000 person venue, and once opening for the Who in a stadium, both when I was 14. The first of these is still one of the best rock concerts I've ever seen in my life all these years later.
Listened to Clampdown just yesterday. The Clash are just the fucking best — in so many ways. If you haven’t already mentioned it, Radiohead has so many good songs for political bullshit and corporate greed. I’ve written about it as well in my Stack. Thanks for spreading the word of good music!
I absolutely love that you included “Sign O’ the Times” and “Clampdown”. I’ve had “Let fury have the hour” tattooed on my back for years! In my opinion, no one said it better than Joe did when it came to the thought provoking angst we all need to have.
I feel the same way I don’t wanna say his name. I’ve never felt this way about a president. I didn’t like W bush but I didn’t think he was a monster. “Ellen from endwell “ had some nice protest songs as well.
Re: “What it Means” - I can’t recommend enough the live version included in the new deluxe version of American Band. I won’t spoil the surprise, but it is absolutely so much better (especially for processing and persevering through this current moment) than the already-brilliant original ever was.
Will subscribe to your stack now, Erin. My wife's name is Erin, so I like you already. And you've become a subscriber just in time, as I'm about to publish my Albums of the Year list. Welcome!
Thank you, Jason. I was lucky to see the Clash live twice, once in a 4000 person venue, and once opening for the Who in a stadium, both when I was 14. The first of these is still one of the best rock concerts I've ever seen in my life all these years later.
The Clash: best live rock band ever.
Listened to Clampdown just yesterday. The Clash are just the fucking best — in so many ways. If you haven’t already mentioned it, Radiohead has so many good songs for political bullshit and corporate greed. I’ve written about it as well in my Stack. Thanks for spreading the word of good music!
Great list but you’re missing Anthem by Leonard Cohen
I absolutely love that you included “Sign O’ the Times” and “Clampdown”. I’ve had “Let fury have the hour” tattooed on my back for years! In my opinion, no one said it better than Joe did when it came to the thought provoking angst we all need to have.
I feel the same way I don’t wanna say his name. I’ve never felt this way about a president. I didn’t like W bush but I didn’t think he was a monster. “Ellen from endwell “ had some nice protest songs as well.
Nice list, Matt--some favorites and a couple of new ones for me to check out. Meet the new boss...
Omg thank you for the Aimee Mann song! ❤️❤️❤️
Re: “What it Means” - I can’t recommend enough the live version included in the new deluxe version of American Band. I won’t spoil the surprise, but it is absolutely so much better (especially for processing and persevering through this current moment) than the already-brilliant original ever was.
Great list! Clampdown is awesome. I’ve been playing “Know Your Rights” a lot this week.
I wrote about Clampdown on Election Day for the same reasons you mentioned it. This is an excellent list.
Will subscribe to your stack now, Erin. My wife's name is Erin, so I like you already. And you've become a subscriber just in time, as I'm about to publish my Albums of the Year list. Welcome!
Good call. “The Future” from that album would also work.
Wish I had quoted that lyric!
I haven’t heard it yet. Thank you!
That would have been a great choice too! "Know your rights, all three of them!"