Garageland
The Clash
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Back in the garage with my bullshit detector Carbon monoxide making sure it's effective People ringing up making offers for my life But I just want to stay in the garage all night We're a garage band We come from garageland Meanwhile things are hotting up in the West End alright Contracts in the offices, groups in the night My bummin' slummin' friends have all got new boots An' someone just asked me if the group would wear suits I don't want to hear about what the rich are doing I don't want to go to where the rich are going They think they're so clever, they think they're so right But the truth is only known by guttersnipes There's twenty-two singers! But one microphone Back in the garage There's five guitar players! But one guitar Back in the garage Complaints! Complaints! Wot an old bag Back in the garage All night
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Written by: JOE STRUMMER, MICK JONES, PAUL SIMONON, TOPPER HEADON
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10 facts about this song
Background"Garageland" is a song by British punk rock band, The Clash. It was released in 1977 as part of their self-titled debut album.
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InspirationThe song was written by The Clash's lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist, Joe Strummer, and lead guitarist, Mick Jones as a response to Charles Shaar Murray, a music journalist who had criticized the band's abilities.
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LyricsThe song's title, "Garageland," was derived from Murray's review where he referred to The Clash as a "garage band," implying they were amateurish. The lyrics are a defiant and proud declaration of their origins and punk ethos.
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Track Listing"Garageland" was positioned as the last track of the album "The Clash", lending a fitting end to the band's punk rock declaration.
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Interesting FactDespite the negative review, "Garageland" later became one of The Clash's most iconic songs and is considered a classic in the punk rock genre.
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Live PerformancesThe band performed "Garageland" during their concerts and it was often included in their set lists. It was considered a crowd favorite and its live performances further amplified its popularity.
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Critical ReceptionToday, Charles Shaar Murray, the critic who sparked the creation of "Garageland," acknowledges it as one of the band's best tracks. In a 2004 interview, he said that he was "extremely proud" to have played a part in its creation.
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Legacy"Garageland" continues to be celebrated as a significant commentary on the state of Britain at the time, with themes of political dissent and social unrest.
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Song Structure"Garageland" adopts a fast-paced, raw and intense sound that is synonymous with the punk genre. It employs a mixture of power chords and a distinctive base line.
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Cultural Impact"Garageland" is considered an anthem of the DIY ethic, inspiring countless subsequent bands to be proud of their garage roots and musical simplicity. The term "Garageland" has since been adopted by the music industry to describe a certain raw and low-fi musical aesthetic.
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