For the nearly 10 years of their inception, The Clash were responsible for both defining and then expanding the sound of punk rock in the late 70s and early 80s. The songwriting duo of Joe Strummer and Mick Jones were responsible for introducing elements of reggae, hip-hop, new wave, and disco to the genre, as well a recording some of the most beloved punk albums and singles of all time, including albums like London Calling and Sandanista, which are frequently listed as among the greatest rock records ever released.

In spite of their success, the band collapsed hard during the mid-80s. During this time their drummer Topper Headon as well as Jones were fired from the band, while Joe Strummer's mental wellness gradually deteriorated, allowing their hubristic manager to take control of the sound of what would be their final album. Far from the back to basics record it was intended to be, 1985's Cut The Crap was a messy deluge of drum machines, tuneless synths, questionable samples, and amateur-level production quality.

Welcome to season four of Jukebox Zeroes! In our inaugural episode, Lilz & Patrick dig into Cut The Crap with assistance from return-guest Austin Scholl of post-punk project ThornBrain & Let's Play series TheStrawHatNO!. Join them as they try to find some semblance of good in what was an incredibly depressing bookend to The Clash's legacy.

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