Sounds like we´re traveling in opposite directions, Chives. The only Joe Strummer I know is the guy singing on these post-Clash albums. I´ve never heard any Clash albums, but I plan to check out Sandanista! on the basis of what you say.
Yes, on Rock Art there are perhaps too many relaxed, low-energy tracks, but I like the casual sound that he acheives by not obssessing on the sound or the lyrics; he makes it seem like he and bunch of pals have just breezed into the studio for a while before heading off to some super-cool party.
Of the post-Clash albums, you might like Streetcore, which has a few more powerfully-driven songs; this track seems to be the most popular :-
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