You say you want a revolution: 25 classic protest songs

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“The Clampdown” by The Clash

The thinking man’s punk band had more than its fair share of political tunes, but this is one of the best. Joe Strummer’s lyrics paint a picture of working class conformity that too closely mirrors the oppressive nature of fascism.


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Todd "Stereo" Williams, entertainment writer based in New York City. He co-founded Thirty 2 Oh 1 Productions, an indie film company.
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