Recorded live on November 15, 2002, Live at Acton Town Hall captures Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros in a powerful performance at a benefit concert for striking firefighters in London. This release showcases Strummer’s legendary energy and musical versatility, blending elements of jazz, rock, reggae, blues, folk, world, and country, all coming together in a set that resonates with urgency and soul.
Fans and newcomers alike will appreciate standout moments like “(White Man) In Hammersmith Palais,” “Police & Thieves,” and “Coma Girl”—the latter performed so freshly that Strummer himself jokes about remembering the starting note. Acclaimed for both its spirited sound and electrifying performance, Live at Acton Town Hall stands as a remarkable document of Joe Strummer at his peak, only a month before his untimely passing.
- Format: Vinyl
- Label: Dark Horse Records
- Genre: Jazz, Rock, Reggae, Blues, Folk, World, & Country
- Release Date: 03/15/2024
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TRACKS
A1. Shaktar Donetsk
A2. Bhindee Bhagee
A3. Rudie Can't Fail
B1. Tony Adams
B2. (White Man) In Hammersmith Palais
B3. Mega Bottle Ride
B4. Get Down Moses
C1. Police & Thieves
C2. Cool 'N' Out
C3. Police On My Back
C4. Johnny Appleseed
D1. Coma Girl
D2. I Fought The Law
D3. Bankrobber
D4. White Riot
D5. London's Burning
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