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STRUMMER LOVIN’
Very persuasive and tempting review of the new Strummer boxset and book by Damien Love in your November issue. Unlike the predominantly unreleased and rare tracks on Joe Strummer 001, volume 2 is three old albums, all excellent in their own right, and just one disc of unreleased rarities. I’ll hold out for the 2023 RSD single disc, fingers crossed.
I know Damien had a lot of ground to cover, but I’m surprised there’s no mention of the 20-minute “Minstrel Boy” that ends in some style. The Mescaleros show their musical chops in a magnificent display of repetition that builds into a groove that definitely does not outstay its welcome. Think Dylan & The
