Sing in tune, you bastards; My story of The Clash

~~Sansa Stark~~ · 05-09-2010, 02:11 PM

11 years old was a difficult time in my life, and only the start. I was kicked out of one parochial school and onto the next. I was an angry, alienated American girl with no voice of guidance. That summer of my life I found my voice of guidance in a band that broke up before I was even born, but a band that would change my life forever. The Clash would guide me throughout my teenage years, and introduce me to everything from poets to politics. Their songs would console me through every bump in the road. At thirteen I was arrested and put into juvenile detention. We slept on sandbags that were closer to bricks, but I sang myself to sleep singing songs from London Calling every night. Through mania and suicidal thoughts, I would watch the documentary "Westway to the World", just to not feel so out of sorts. Through depression and drug abuse, Sandinista! would be there for every swing. I won't give all of the story away yet. Every album is a chapter in those years, many stories in a series of events that would shape me as a person. This is my story of the Clash.

~~Sansa Stark~~ · 05-09-2010, 02:12 PM

So yep, that was my epic introduction post. I'll be reviewing all of the Clash's discography, save for Cut The Crap, since I don't count it.

~~James~~ · 05-09-2010, 02:13 PM

*anticipates*
Take it you will be doing the US version of thier debut?
I also do not count it.

The Fascinating Turnip · 05-09-2010, 02:13 PM

Should be quite an interesting ride; I wish you luck.

~~Sansa Stark~~ · 05-09-2010, 02:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by james44754

*anticipates*
Take it you will be doing the US version of thier debut?
I also do not count it.

Not necessarily, but I haven't decided yet.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Unchained Ballad

Should be quite an interesting ride; I wish you luck.

Thanks!

Arya Stark · 05-09-2010, 02:38 PM

Well written. I'm excited to read more, Dayna.
Love you. <3

NumberNineDream · 05-09-2010, 02:41 PM

Yup, it looks great... Can't wait!

Alfred · 05-09-2010, 02:44 PM

The Clash are my all-time favorite band and this sounds pretty interesting, so you've got my attention.

I have not listened to Cut The Crap. I'm really scared of it ruining either The Clash's or Joe Strummer & The Mesceleros' music for me.

Burning Down · 05-09-2010, 02:50 PM

I can't wait for the reviews!

Mojo · 05-09-2010, 04:20 PM

Great work so far Paloma. Already im interested. It looks like you are really going to personalise this which I think is a great idea and it looks as though you arent gonna pull any punches, if the first post is anything to go by. This nearly always makes for a more interesting read and from what you have said so far im sure every entry will be.

Oh also im not a huge fan of The Clash, more just a huge fan of their self titled so influence me.

05-09-2010, 02:11 PM	#1 (permalink)
~~Sansa Stark~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: The Eyrie, Vale of Arryn, Westeros Posts: 3,234	Sing in tune, you bastards; My story of The Clash 11 years old was a difficult time in my life, and only the start. I was kicked out of one parochial school and onto the next. I was an angry, alienated American girl with no voice of guidance. That summer of my life I found my voice of guidance in a band that broke up before I was even born, but a band that would change my life forever. The Clash would guide me throughout my teenage years, and introduce me to everything from poets to politics. Their songs would console me through every bump in the road. At thirteen I was arrested and put into juvenile detention. We slept on sandbags that were closer to bricks, but I sang myself to sleep singing songs from London Calling every night. Through mania and suicidal thoughts, I would watch the documentary "Westway to the World", just to not feel so out of sorts. Through depression and drug abuse, Sandinista! would be there for every swing. I won't give all of the story away yet. Every album is a chapter in those years, many stories in a series of events that would shape me as a person. This is my story of the Clash. Last edited by Sansa Stark; 05-09-2010 at 03:19 PM.

05-09-2010, 02:41 PM	#7 (permalink)
NumberNineDream Blue Bleezin' Blind Drunk Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: The land of the largest wine glass (aka Lebanon) Posts: 2,200	Yup, it looks great... Can't wait! __________________ Do cats eat bats? Do cats eat bats?Do cats eat bats? Do cats eat bats? Do cats eat bats? Do cats eat bats? Do cats eat bats?Do cats eat bats? Do cats eat bats?Do bats eat cats? Do bats eat cats? Do bats eat cats? Do bats eat cats? Do bats eat cats?Do bats eat cats?Do bats eat cats?Do bats eat cats? Do bats eat cats? Do bats eat cats? Do bats eat cats?Do bats eat cats?Do bats eat cats? Do bats eat cats? Do bats eat cats? Welcome to the Black Lodge

05-09-2010, 02:44 PM	#8 (permalink)
Alfred one big soul Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 5,096	The Clash are my all-time favorite band and this sounds pretty interesting, so you've got my attention. I have not listened to Cut The Crap. I'm really scared of it ruining either The Clash's or Joe Strummer & The Mesceleros' music for me. __________________ LAST.FM / VINYL COLLECTION / RYM

05-09-2010, 04:20 PM	#10 (permalink)
Mojo Melancholia Eternally Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: England Posts: 5,018	Great work so far Paloma. Already im interested. It looks like you are really going to personalise this which I think is a great idea and it looks as though you arent gonna pull any punches, if the first post is anything to go by. This nearly always makes for a more interesting read and from what you have said so far im sure every entry will be. Oh also im not a huge fan of The Clash, more just a huge fan of their self titled so influence me. __________________ Last.FM \| Echoes and Dust

05-09-2010, 02:12 PM	#2 (permalink)
~~Sansa Stark~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: The Eyrie, Vale of Arryn, Westeros Posts: 3,234	So yep, that was my epic introduction post. I'll be reviewing all of the Clash's discography, save for Cut The Crap, since I don't count it.

05-09-2010, 02:13 PM	#3 (permalink)
~~James~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Scotland Posts: 4,483	anticipates Take it you will be doing the US version of thier debut? I also do not count it.

05-09-2010, 02:13 PM	#4 (permalink)
The Fascinating Turnip Moper Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 510	Should be quite an interesting ride; I wish you luck.

05-09-2010, 02:50 PM	#9 (permalink)
Burning Down The Music Guru. Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Beyond the Wall Posts: 4,858	I can't wait for the reviews!