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Surprisingly enough it was 33 years ago today:


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The Clash, 1982-11-27
Jamaica World Music Festival, Bob Marley Performing Arts Center, Montego Bay, Jamaica
Soundboard Recording

01. London Calling
02. Police On My Back
03. The Guns Of Brixton
04. The Magnificent Seven
05. Armagideon Time
06. The Magnificent Seven (Reprise)
07. Junco Partner
08. Spanish Bombs
09. One More Time
10. Train In Vain
11. Bankrobber
12. Radio Clash
13. Clampdown
14. Should I Stay Or Should I Go
15. Rock The Casbah
16. Straight To Hell
17. I Fought The Law

A superb soundboard recording. The sound quality is excellent and the mix is equally good. I particularly like the reggae based setlist of Clash songs (obviously because of where they are playing) on this show. It's a great performance by the group (Terry Chimes doing a good job on drums - this was his last gig with The Clash) and the group went on very early in the day, at around dawn. Kosmo Vinyl in the 'Introduction' track makes mention of this. In fact, it's worth having this for the quality alone, even though the performance is great. Being a big fan of One More Time makes it a favourite of mine, as the song is performed well. The guitar on Radio Clash is excellent, and this is the best performance of this song I've heard. Joe is on fire, and added sound effects make it sound even better. Definitely the best Radio Clash. The Guns Of Brixton opens to a great drum intro, and continues excellently. Mag 7 is performed great, and in two parts as well. There seems to be a lot more energy in the reprise (similar to the Who's On First CD), with Joe doing an extended rap with different lyrics. The way it kicks in after Armagideon Time is a nice touch.
This CD has a unique sound to it, and you'll be amazed at how good it sounds. All the instruments and vocals are amazingly clear, and lots of credit has to go to the mixer for the work done here. And if you like The Clash's reggae songs, you'll love this show even more. Well recommended.