Now, this is an EP that makes complete sense to the listener today. In fact, more so since it has been released. With inflation rampant in modern parts of the world and inequality a real issue today, there has been never a better time to explore the music of The Clash in retrospect on this EP, at least. It is a super short, yet essential listen for those who are fans of the Punk band. Let’s take a quick listen to this EP, and hear where it takes us.

I Fought The Law is a solid gold classic by The Clash. It begins with some thunderous drum rolls and is followed by some cool guitar playing. It launches into a great song about regretting breaking the law and living with the consequences. An excellent song, and one of The Clash’s best. There is a good melodic guitar solo here that sounds really different for the group. A fantastic and underrated piece of music that new fans of The Clash, as well as older fans, can appreciate. This is modern English poetry set to music, and it does sound great. Very catchy, “I fought the law and the law won” is chanted here towards the end. A great song, period. It ends with sustained guitars, good job.

Groovy Times begins with strummed acoustic guitars and harmonica, sounding a lot like Dire Straits. Still, it is The Clash in its own way. Some good singing by Joe Strummer is here, and this song is very great to listen to. An interesting song regardless, the playing on this song is really top-notch, and this sounds quite good for its Pop/Rock leanings. An acoustic guitar solo is present here, which is pretty cool as well. Nonetheless, this is again, modern English poetry set to music. The Clash deserves more credit than what they get. An enjoyable piece of music, even for a lesser track. Great job musically, worth your ears. It ends with a pleasant fade out.

Gates Of The West begins with some slightly delayed guitar riffing, launching into another decent and catchy piece of music that is better than most of the junk on the radio today. Even for those of you who aren’t huge fans of The Clash, you will enjoy this music. A really great and listenable tune, this is another great English tale from The Clash. Thoroughly fresh and enjoyable, this is seemingly about dealing with the monotony of USA-based influences culturally speaking. Some great guitar playing is throughout, and this song is a real winner. Good to hear, once again. It ends with Reggae styled wah-wah guitar parts and hi-hats.

Capital Radio is the last track on this EP. It begins with gorgeous acoustic guitar playing, which is really quite different for The Clash, eventually having a count into an electric guitar based jam. Joe Strummer sings in his usual menacing way, and this is another underrated and clever tune about underground radio stations being shut down, due to the nature of Orwellian government. There is some great guitar riffing and soloing throughout, and this is a great song about the stupidity of the government interfering in the arts. An excellent listen, however. Definitely worth your time, as is this EP. The outro has some good guitar chords and Joe Strummer yelping a lot. Good stuff.

This is an EP that is very historically important and has some key songs by The Clash that are a must hear. Nothing sounds out of place here. Should you listen to this EP? Definitely yes, especially if you like Punk music or The Clash and need a short, sharp shock of brilliant tunes. 100% worth your time. It was originally released in a gatefold sleeve back in 1979, which is a collector’s item today.

Excellent music and a short sample of what The Clash were about.

9/10