Coinciding with the CD release of their gigs supporting The Who at Shea Stadium in 1982, ‘Revolution Rock’ shows the Clash at their most incendiary in a collection of live and TV appearances during their brief and powerful existence.

Directed by omnipresent Clash collaborator Don Letts, it shows a fascinating transformation from beer and gob drenched performances such as of ‘What’s my name’ in 1977 to Mick Jones’ last gig with them in 1983.

Showcasing pivotal tracks in chronological order, highlights include a thrilling take on ‘London’s’ burning’ and an electrifying ‘Clampdown’ live in Lewisham where they look nothing short of iconic, or the unintentionally hilarious ‘Radio Clash performance from American TV replete with fake Brooklyn style backdrop with live graffiti which now looks like someone scrawling genitalia in a phone box with a black marker.

From disaffected punk rockers to a genuine stadium bothering concern adorned in some truly dreadful clothes mainly worn by Paul Simenon, this is a good release but definitely for fans only.

Chris Todd