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The Clash were widely acknowledged as among the most powerful and influential bands of the first wave of British punk rock, and the quality of the work they left behind speaks volumes about their talent, intelligence, and lasting importance. The Clash: The Essential Clash is a collection of music videos and live performance footage which captures the sights and sounds of the band's blazing intensity as they perform a dozen of their best songs, including "London Calling," "Rock the Casbah," "Train in Vain," "Should I Stay or Should I Go," "Bank Robber," and "White Riot."