Combat Rock

The Clash

Combat Rock

RELEASED: May 14, 1982
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
Track Listing
1. Know Your Rights 3:38 2. Car Jamming 3:58 3. Should I Stay or Should I Go 3:06 4. Rock the Casbah 3:14 5. Red Angel Dragnet 3:48 6. Straight to Hell 5:30 7. Overpowered by Funk 4:55 8. Atom Tan 2:35 9. Sean Flynn 4:30 10. Ghetto Defendant 4:45 11. Inoculated City 2:43 12. Death Is a Star 3:08
Historical Archive
Combat Rock is the fifth studio album by the British punk rock band The Clash, released in May 1982. It features a blend of punk rock, reggae, and rockabilly, showcasing the band's diverse musical influences. The album includes some of the band's most iconic tracks, such as 'Should I Stay or Should I Go' and 'Rock the Casbah.' 'Combat Rock' is often regarded as a landmark album that reflects the political and social turmoil of the early 1980s, resonating with themes of war, rebellion, and identity. Its experimental sound and innovative production helped solidify The Clash's status as one of the most influential bands of the era.