The Clash were very early incorporating ska and reggae styles like Guns of Brixton, which almost certainly had inspiration on the incorporation of that style. Songs like Police and Thieves sound like it could be Olympia, WA’s dad or something lol
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Anything on life won’t wait , the little 2 note solos , it’s so classy clashy 😂👍
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One thing I think both bands had in common early in their careers was the ability to create fast, sing-along punk songs while telling a complicated story. Not like the Ramones, who I think may have influenced Rancid way more than the Clash did, wrote more bubblegum-style lyrics. Life Won’t Wait might be an exception, with its experimental blend of Jamaican music and punk rock. However, I really don’t agree with the idea of “Tim singing in a British accent imitating Joe.” I think most British people would agree with me—it doesn’t sound British at all. And musically, they’re very different. The Clash, apart from their first album, didn’t have much punk in their music; they became a unique blend of rock, reggae, and new wave. I’m looking forward to seeing your video! I’ll really appreciate it, as they’re two of my favorite bands.
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That’s a tough one brother, in my opinion you can use the fact that Clash strong sociological and political views potentially influenced Rancid lyricism approach, sonically I think that Clash no fear to experiment with other sounds such as ska and Latin rhythms might have influenced Rancid as well. Check songs such as wrong’em’boyo, three card trick, Safe European Home, Rudi can’t fail, Spanish bombs, also I think Tim vocal delivery it’s heavily influence by Joe strummer. Hope it helps Cheers
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Honestly when it comes to the Clash comparison to me it’s more about both having eclectic influences and sounds within their music and lyrics that can cover a wide range of topics. Rancid doesn’t sound like the clash if you’re going by how they sound alone. Edit to add: I never liked the clash too much. But about 2 years ago I took a deep dive into their catalog and I actually love their music more so now. They were a great band and it’s a shame Joe Strummer left us so early.
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I'd say White Riot is a good one, Garageland too. As a side note, I think Rancid were more influenced in sound by Cock Sparrer than by the Clash.
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I think their timelines are more similar than the songs themselves. Both bands earlier albums are more punk then they started adding more influences. If wolves is rancids London calling then life won't wait is their sanadanista
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I would focus on Life Won't Wait. It's Rancids most experimental album with lots of reggae and ska influences but also lots of other influences too (calypso, hip hop etc). Which to me is when they most reference the Clash.
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Sorry, I don't know much about Rancid but iam a big fan of The Clash. I think all the singles and b sides from.White Riot to London Calling ,show off their punk rock influences And first 3 albums The Clash-St. Give em enough rope ,London calling display all their influences. After that Sandanista album Is full of different influences funk ,dub ,ska ,calypso ballads etc
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What Sandanista was to the Clash...Life Won't Wait was to Rancid
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You can just tell they were fans. And they never shied away from it or got tired of the comparison as far as I know. Throwing in lyrical homages like "dial 999" in Maxwell murder. That was a head nod to "London's burning" by the Clash Rancid referencing "radio clash and magnificent 7 I was a choir boy they showed me a heaven" in their song radio Rancid covering some of their songs (like "Cheat") Career opportunities got "ois" in it so you know the clash were listening to all the early skinhead bands. Same ones that inspired Tim and Lars. "Rudy can't fail" definitely made an impact on their slower reggae tunes like "coppers". Talking about gangster shit and rude boys. "Last gang in town" -----> "last one to die" Dualing call and response vocals by two very different style singers... "Lock step and Gone" -----> safe European Home. Also the storytelling... Like the end of "GGF" is similar to the story telling in "Stay Free" by the Clash "Crucify" talking about the shitty courtship between major record labels and an independent punk rock band is very reminiscent of clash songs like "all the young punks (with new boots and contracts), "complete control" and "garage land" by the Clash. The intro to the song "up in Heaven not only here" sounds a whole lot like the intro to "time bomb". Had to be intentional. Both bands sang about living on the streets, disenfranchisement, constantly singing about riots etc like "I wanna riot" and white riot" For me I think it had a lot to do with subject matter. I don't think Rancid was ever going out of their way to say "I want to write a song like the clash" but we are what we eat. And that isn't a bad thing. But there was definitely the main comparisons... Tims slurred vocal style being like an Americanized take on Joe Strummers. Not the same at all, but similar. Paul simmonon was getting pretty groovy with a lot of his bass lines. Definitely an influence for Freeman without a doubt. That said... I'm a fan of both bands, but Rancid did what ought to happen in any career.... The old champions leave their legacy behind to the next generation as if to say ... "Here guys... Take what we did and make it better". I think anyone who says rancid didn't do exactly that is just silly. Way bigger catalogue, way more versatile (clash never did any street punk/ blast beats/ hardcore punk). But both were and are great at writing lyrics. Rancid be writing songs about horse track gambling. The clash be writing songs about how coca cola used to advertise they had cocaine in the original recipe lol. Both bands were so authentic in their delivery about whatever they were writing about.
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Im a lifetime Clash fan and a Rancid fan. I would focus on the mid nineties Rancid albums Lets Go, Out Come the Wolfs, time wont wait. And the clash albums The clash(1977 s/f), London calling, combat rock, Sandinista, SUPER Black market clash. Maybe dip into Give em Enough Rope too. pay attention to things like working class messages (carreer opportunities, lost in the super market, etc. ) and jamaican ska influence/covers (i.e. police and thieves, rudie cant fail, etc) compare to things like Nihilism, black and blue, Ruby Soho, roots radical, time bomb ( the entirety of out come the wolves really) Cant wait to see it hit me up if you need more direction Clash wise. I have lots of there material. Im a big fan.
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The PUNK ROCK REVIEW
I NEED YOUR HELP!
I am working on a short video showing some similarities between The Clash and Rancid, what are some some songs from either band that you feel sound like, represents, or is influenced by (in Rancid's case, anyway) the other band??? Any details are welcomed as well, I am not the biggest Clash fan, but I am trying to get into their early material at least...
THANKS!!!
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