Sound System [Box Set]
by The Clash
User Score
8.2

Universal acclaim- based on 40 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 33 out of 40
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 40
  3. Negative: 6 out of 40
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  1. WadeVS
    Sep 17, 2013
    10
    There could be no better box set you could own. Ever. The Clash' discography is a timeless one. They stand out as one of the few enduring punk bands with a voice, message and set of convictions that was unchanging, unrelenting and has proved unstoppable. From their two chord, savage masterpieces, to their jazz and dub infused experimentations of later years, The Clash were non-static andThere could be no better box set you could own. Ever. The Clash' discography is a timeless one. They stand out as one of the few enduring punk bands with a voice, message and set of convictions that was unchanging, unrelenting and has proved unstoppable. From their two chord, savage masterpieces, to their jazz and dub infused experimentations of later years, The Clash were non-static and poured great passion into every one of their albums. There is not much new to hear here, but it is all epic. Every track is worth poring over.… Expand

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Metascore
97

Universal acclaim - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
  1. Q Magazine
    Feb 4, 2014
    100
    Sound System gives the full, eclectic picture. [Oct 2013, p.116]
  2. Drowned In Sound
    Oct 29, 2013
    90
    Sound System really is the definitive article, and with Christmas on the horizon, is sure to feature high on several wishlists.
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  3. Classic Rock Magazine
    Oct 23, 2013
    100
    Sound System is quite the piece of work. [Sep 2013, p.94]
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