Clampdown (track) by The Clash
Clampdown appears on the following album(s) by The Clash:
- London Calling (track #9) (this album) (1979)
- The Story Of The Clash Volume 1 (track #7) (compilation) (1988)
- Live At Shea Stadium (track #13) (2008)
- The Essential Clash (track #23) (compilation) (2003)
- Clash On Broadway (track #43) (compilation) (1991)
- The Singles (Box Set) (track #29) (compilation) (2006)
- The Clash Hits Back (track #17) (compilation) (2013)
- Crucial Music: The Clash Collection (track #7) (compilation) (1989)
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Headbanging is mandatory when Strummer shouts out "WHAT ARE WE GONNA DO NOW?"
Good song, but not the best on the album.
Good song
Weak. Still weak.

Simple but effective.
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