That second full-length album, Give ‘Em Enough Rope, came out on Nov. 10, 1978. It was the band’s first official U.S. release. Deemed unfit by their American label, the Clash’s debut didn ...

We are working our way through the catalogue of The Clash and reflecting on a career charged with authenticity and ranking their albums in order of greatness ...

In their heyday, The Clash were referred to as "The Only ... The social and political themes continued on the second album, Give 'Em Enough Rope, as did the continued development of a more ...

It's a harder exercise than you might think. Why the Clash Ruffled Punk's Feathers on ‘Give ‘Em Enough Rope’ Why the Clash Ruffled Punk's Feathers on ‘Give ‘Em Enough Rope ...

At the crux of that battle is a volcanic series of four Clash concerts — including a benefit for Sid Vicious — coming swift on the heels of the group’s second album, Give ‘Em Enough Rope ...

Besides, Give ’Em Enough Rope had already shown the Clash was moving beyond the rudimentary constraints of punk. But Joe Strummer was still dismayed that his band’s American debut would be in ...

The Clash are to release a new box set featuring remastered versions of the iconic punk band’s first five albums, ‘The Clash’ (1977), ‘Give ‘Em Enough Rope’ (1978), ‘London Calling ...

the imaginatively titled The Clash, already a big seller in England, in the U.S. Instead, it sold 100,000 copies as an expensive import, and the band’s second album, Give ‘Em Enough Rope ...

Headon joined The Clash shortly after they recorded their first album, and Give ‘Em Enough Rope marked the on-record debut of the band’s definitive lineup. Headon immediately proved his worth ...