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austeninbosten t1_j95dzyq wrote

Reply to comment by gcms16 in Train in Vain - The Clash, why am I just now hearing this great tune? by Hessian-Ghost

I listened to liked both at the time, but its comparing apples to hand grenades.

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gcms16 t1_j95kuup wrote

Obviously, but to say the Clash was “the only band that mattered” is ridiculous.

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TomSwirly t1_j95q2y7 wrote

No, this was a slogan from the time, "The only band that matters".

I hope I would have come to the same place anyway, but for me, the Clash completely revolutionized my understanding of politics.

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austeninbosten t1_j97jo8f wrote

Just press hyperbole. Remember when Springsteen was the future of rock n roll, Clapton was god, etc.

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gcms16 t1_j98cqmd wrote

So just because it’s press hyperbole we have to accept it? Exhibit A: Clapton, god?

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TomSwirly t1_j99rvin wrote

No, it is a reference to a catch phrase.

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austeninbosten t1_j9b3pf5 wrote

Yes, you have to accept it. Or the press will never speak to you again.

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