The Clash - Westway to the World
starring: Terry Chimes, Terence Dackombe, Topper Headon, Mick Jones, Jordan
directed by: Don Letts
directed by: Don Letts
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- The Clash: Westway to the World
For the dedicated fans of the "only band that matters", cue up the DVD player. This isn't simply a look into the genesis and generation of a single band, it was the very essence of music itself responding to poverty, repression, social inequality and a backlash of creativity against the brainless disco-decay of pop culture in the 70s - 80s.
While not dwelt on for long, many high points are struck - the rudimentary beginnings, their widely varied influences, the grueling marathon of songs/recordings ... Read More
Rating: - Good.
Excellent overview not only of The Clash music itself, but also good when it comes to explore the spirit of why and how the band got formed, their highs and downs. Recommended for both fans and newcomers who want to know and understand a bit more about the band's roots and about a whole era context on the recent history.
Production and packaging are just a bit simple, cheap... disappointing if compared to the contents and the extras.
Worth buying though.
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- Just OK
I am a big fan of The Clash. I can't wait for the new Joe Strummer documentary to come out. That said I watched The Ramones:The End Of the Century documentary and then this one right after. The Ramones doc was GREAT. The Clash one was just ok. I just didn't think it had enough interviews and it had annoying graphics in between each subject that were visually ok but that were left on the screen for what seemed like 30 seconds each before they began talking again.
Not a great rock documentary but an ... Read More
Rating: - Excellent overview of a great rock band
4.5 stars
The Clash became great once they transcended their punk beginnings and started writing songs with memorable melodies. Name another punk band that turned into a singles machine. You can't, because the Clash broke the mold. Most punk bands sucked because they couldn't play, and once the anger was gone, so was the edge. The Clash had two great songwriters who were willing to grow, and who also loved reggae, country, and many other styles, so they morphed into real musicians.
Hence London ... Read More
Rating: - The Only Band That Matters
This DVD could be 2 hours of Joe Strummer farting into a telephone and it would still be immensly more interesting and entertaining than anything by today's "punks".Sure, I'd rather have some full song clips, but Strummer (and Topper, Paul and Mick for that matter) make up for it. Don't watch this if you're not already fairly knowledgeable about the band and the culture at the time...many of the soundbites, without context, may seem a little confusing.But even with the abbreviated live clips, you can get an idea ... Read More
- The Clash: Westway to the WorldFor the dedicated fans of the "only band that matters", cue up the DVD player. This isn't simply a look into the genesis and generation of a single band, it was the very essence of music itself responding to poverty, repression, social inequality and a backlash of creativity against the brainless disco-decay of pop culture in the 70s - 80s.
While not dwelt on for long, many high points are struck - the rudimentary beginnings, their widely varied influences, the grueling marathon of songs/recordings ... Read More
- Good.Excellent overview not only of The Clash music itself, but also good when it comes to explore the spirit of why and how the band got formed, their highs and downs. Recommended for both fans and newcomers who want to know and understand a bit more about the band's roots and about a whole era context on the recent history.
Production and packaging are just a bit simple, cheap... disappointing if compared to the contents and the extras.
Worth buying though.
- Just OKI am a big fan of The Clash. I can't wait for the new Joe Strummer documentary to come out. That said I watched The Ramones:The End Of the Century documentary and then this one right after. The Ramones doc was GREAT. The Clash one was just ok. I just didn't think it had enough interviews and it had annoying graphics in between each subject that were visually ok but that were left on the screen for what seemed like 30 seconds each before they began talking again.
Not a great rock documentary but an ... Read More
- Excellent overview of a great rock band4.5 stars
The Clash became great once they transcended their punk beginnings and started writing songs with memorable melodies. Name another punk band that turned into a singles machine. You can't, because the Clash broke the mold. Most punk bands sucked because they couldn't play, and once the anger was gone, so was the edge. The Clash had two great songwriters who were willing to grow, and who also loved reggae, country, and many other styles, so they morphed into real musicians.
Hence London ... Read More
- The Only Band That MattersThis DVD could be 2 hours of Joe Strummer farting into a telephone and it would still be immensly more interesting and entertaining than anything by today's "punks".Sure, I'd rather have some full song clips, but Strummer (and Topper, Paul and Mick for that matter) make up for it. Don't watch this if you're not already fairly knowledgeable about the band and the culture at the time...many of the soundbites, without context, may seem a little confusing.But even with the abbreviated live clips, you can get an idea ... Read More
