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Jeff Nielsen: January 2, 2011

Ten Songs From Joe Strummer’s Wilderness Years

The period from The Clash (Mk. II)’s final demise in 1985 until his re-emergence in 1999 with The Mescaleros are commonly referred to as *Joe Strummer*’s Wilderness Years. So, if you’re willing and able, here are ten of the more rockin’ highlights from Strummer’s more subdued era.
For lots more Strummer-osity visit Music Ruined My Life

  1. Love Kills (from the Sid & Nancy OST, 1986)

  2. Gangsterville (From Earthquake Weather, 1989)

  3. It’s a Rockin’ World (From “Chef Aid” Soundtrack, 1998)

  4. Trash City (From Permanent Record OST, 1988)

  5. Generations (From V.A. Generations, 1998)

  6. Dum Dum Club (from the Sid & Nancy OST, 1986)

  7. Tennessee Rain (From Walker OST, 1987)

  8. Island Hopping* (From Earthquake Weather, 1989)

    *(The video-less Shouting Street might be one of the better choices…)

  9. Nothin’ ‘Bout Nothin’ (From Permanent Record OST, 1988)

  10. In the Pouring Rain (When Pigs Fly OST, 1993