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Binding: Audio CD EAN: 0886973488027 Format: Live Label: Epic Manufacturer: Epic Number Of Discs: 1 Publisher: Epic Release Date: October 07, 2008 Sales Rank: 910 Studio: Epic
Album Description: Recorded at New York's Shea Stadium in 1982, Live at Shea Stadium captures the band at the peak of its powers and on devastating form. Bristling with energy and attitude, Live at Shea Stadium is destined to feature alongside James Brown at the Apollo, The Who at Leeds and Johnny Cash at Folsom Prison as one of the greatest live recordings of all time!
The Clash, opening for The Who on their farewell tour of the US, played two nights at the legendary Shea Stadium (October 12th and 13th of 1982). Despite being the support act, the New York Post reported "there were as many Clash fans on those nights as Who fans."
Customer Reviews
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Rating: - Wow, I am a little underwhelmed
Don't get me wrong, any Clash soundboard release is reason to celebrate and I have enjoyed listening to this Shea Stadium gig but when you are talking about THE ONLY BAND THAT MATTERS, expectations tend to run high.
I guess I am a little spoiled but on the excellent From Here To Eternity, the smattering of live tracks on the box set and a handful of high quality bootlegs, I am used to hearing the Clash GO FOR IT. I am not used to hearing Joe Strummer sing London Calling "competently" I am used to hearing him rip it out of his guts...
Rating: - A Nice Slice ofHistory
This album is a lot of fun. Sure, there are some great songs not included in the set list, but keep in mind, The Clash was an opening act this night.
In the car, my three-year-old daughter insists on listening to "Police On My Back" over and over again. She loves singing the days of the week at the top of her lungs. I'll take Mick Jones over Raffi any day!
Enjoy.
Rating: - Yo te quiero. O, my corazon
Sorry to disagree with those who panned this, but this is my new favorite album. Second only to the serious Beatles scholar sourpuss mentality is the strict punk purist mentality, and it's out in full force in some of the other reviews here and elsewhere on the web. Yes, this is indeed very late-period Clash, and there's a lot of other stuff that, given my druthers, I'd rather hear in the set list. However, it is what it is -- they were the opening act for the Who with only an hour of stage time allotted, plus they were touring in support of (IMHO, not their best album) Combat Rock. Moreover, ... Read More
Rating: - I can no longer shop happily
Well, I'm not sure what to make of this one. It's a mess. Best tune, "Police on my Back," worst aspect,as usual during that period, Terry Chimes on rubber drum sticks. Looking at the guy puts you to sleep. Let me start by saying that the set list is so obviously tilted toward any songs that remotely have a military bent in support of their 1982 looks, GI Joe, except for Strummer's Daniel Boone hat(??). Sort of like when KISS changes their costumes every few years. Disjointed, no energy, and what's with Strummer's bizarre rantings, almost hostile toward the crowd. Anyway, if you want live Clash ... Read More
Rating: - What do we have for entertainment?
My rating: 3.5 stars.
First things first: if you don't have From Here to Eternity yet, stop reading now. From Here to Eternity is the place to start. It contains performances which span the Clash's career through Combat Rock, including ferocious versions of "Complete Control" and "What's My Name." It's an essential album for every Clash fan.
On the other hand, Live at Shea Stadium is a pretty good, but not great, live album. Recorded in 1982 on a tour where the Clash was opening for the Who, it documents a band in transition. Terry Chimes had replaced Topper Headon. Mick Jones ... Read More
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