No. 10, Upping St.

The iTunes version (digital version) replaces the album version of "Hollywood Boulevard" with the 12" version. Be warned. In many cases it's preferable (especially when it comes to 80's songs…) but in this case? No.

Joe Strummer swallows his pride and latches onto Mick Jones, admitting that the first BAD album was decent and Cut the Crap was awful.Time would prove Joe's initial instincts correct as this record has V13 and a couple other OK moments but is otherwise a waste of time, like everything else Mick Jones did afterwards. Meanwhile, Joe recovered from THIS mess and slowly started making decent records again.

Although I am a huge fan of Mick Jones, I am not a fan of Big Audio Dynamite. In my opinion, Mick got a little too experimental here, even dipping into the worlds of synthesizers and hip-hop, which is fine by many and accepted by many, but I'm not what you would call "a hip hop fan" or a fan of electronic music. I checked out B.A.D. because of my love for The Clash, and I suspect that many other Clash fans listen to B.A.D. for the same reason. Fans who list "Sandinista!" or "Combat Rock" as their favorite Clash album may enjoy this album, but fans like myself who prefer "The Clash," "Give 'Em More Rope," and even "London Calling" (which really suits everyone... fans of London Calling might like B.A.D. as well) will most likely toss this album and B.A.D. aside as a Mick Jones (and yes, there ARE other band members!) "I-just-got-fired-from-my-band-and-I-need-to-rebound-fast" project. But hey, if you're interested in "electronic-dance-rock and roll" then I suggest you give "No. 10, Upping Street" a listen, as it is the 'best' B.A.D. album. You definitely have to be in the right mindset to listen to and enjoy this music, but if you are, "No. 10" could be an interesting and refreshing listen.

the clash was a punk band, mick jones is not punk,he's a sellout, and was the demise of the clash. oh ya this is some of the worst music i've ever heard

When the first BAD album came out a DJ at KALX (UC Berkeley's hipster radio station) was beside himself in anticipation and so was I. After he played the first side, I was thrilled while hipster DJ was speechless and by the end of side two he was stupified. I guess he thought (along with lots of other people with lots of other bands) that after a break-up the parts will somehow replicate the whole that once was...it never happens, it shouldn't happen and it doesn't with BAD. Its different. And if you can deal with that, then give this album a listen. If you liked Mick's sensibilities in the Clash, you will probably find something in it. If you think that after the Clash, there isn't much left to say or do, then you've likely been disappointed for a long time now.

The magic was damn near gone .... and 10,000 eletronic drum machines could not thump the raw energy these lads once conjured outa 3 guitars and one set of drums and a couple of mics. Its a sad tail ...... 7 years before these cats RULED the WORLD....... Every song on this album s*x a fat one. Really bad and I'm not just being nice.

no. 10, upping st was a brilliant album. It was a brilliant BAD album, and was made even more memorable due to the fact that Strummer built a spliff bunker in the studio. You can feel the Presence of Joe, especially during V. Thirteen. Imagine hearing Joe belting out that song! That would have been a great live choice for the Mescaleros, now that I think about it. But let us turn to Jonsey as well, and be reminded that he, and not you and I, could create such memorable music. Was it the last Clash album? I don't regard it as such, although it feels nice to say it. But it was the last time we saw a Strummer/Jones credit on a record label. And that means a hell of a lot.

Sorry...and it's mediocre at best. Mick was voted out of The Clash because he was an egocentric rock fop, who couldn't be bothered to show up for sound checks or rehearsals. Joe Strummer, out of the kindness of his solid gold heart, wrote all the "great lyrics" (5 songs) on this album because he loved Jones like a brother and it nearly killed him to see his band fall apart like it did. Strummer fans, I hope I set the record straight.