Studio Album · No. 5
Combat Rock Songwriting Credits by The Clash
Produced by The Clash, Glyn Johns · Engineered by Glyn Johns, Eddie Garcia
CBS / Epic
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Authorship
Holds writing credit on 12 of 12 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 12 / 12 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 12 tracks with documented writers, by whether The Clash carries a lyricist or composer credit.
12 trackswritten by The Clash
0 tracksoutside writers
The Clash's roles on this album
Share of the 12 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer100%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
12
Tracks
4
Lyricists
2
Producers
1982
Released
Data Insight
Ten of the twelve tracks carry the band credit. The two that name people are "Know Your Rights", by Strummer and Jones, and "Rock the Casbah", which adds Headon and became the band's only US top ten single.
The 1982 album, the band's biggest seller and Topper Headon's last, with "Rock the Casbah" and "Should I Stay or Should I Go" on it.
Track Listing & Credits 12 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Know Your Rights
#43
|
Joe StrummerMick Jones | John Graham MellorMichael Geoffrey Jones | The ClashGlyn Johns | The Clash (Performer) |
| 2 |
Car Jamming
|
The Clash | The Clash | The ClashGlyn Johns | The Clash (Performer) |
| 3 |
Should I Stay or Should I Go
#45
|
The Clash | The Clash | The ClashGlyn Johns | The Clash (Performer) |
| 4 |
Rock the Casbah
#8
|
Topper HeadonJoe StrummerMick Jones | Nicholas Bowen HeadonJohn Graham MellorMichael Geoffrey Jones | The ClashGlyn Johns | The Clash (Performer) |
| 5 |
Red Angel Dragnet
|
The Clash | The Clash | The ClashGlyn Johns | The Clash (Performer) |
| 6 |
Straight to Hell
|
The Clash | The Clash | The ClashGlyn Johns | The Clash (Performer) |
| 7 |
Overpowered by Funk
|
The Clash | The Clash | The ClashGlyn Johns | The Clash (Performer) |
| 8 |
Atom Tan
|
The Clash | The Clash | The ClashGlyn Johns | The Clash (Performer) |
| 9 |
Sean Flynn
|
The Clash | The Clash | The ClashGlyn Johns | The Clash (Performer) |
| 10 |
Ghetto Defendant
|
The Clash | The Clash | The ClashGlyn Johns | The Clash (Performer) |
| 11 |
Inoculated City
|
The Clash | The Clash | The ClashGlyn Johns | The Clash (Performer) |
| 12 |
Death Is a Star
|
The Clash | The Clash | The ClashGlyn Johns | The Clash (Performer) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 8 contributors
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Frequently Asked Questions Combat Rock
Who wrote the songs on Combat Rock?
The Clash, credited as a band, on ten of the twelve tracks. "Know Your Rights" is Joe Strummer and Mick Jones, and "Rock the Casbah" adds Topper Headon.
How high did the singles chart?
"Rock the Casbah" reached number 8 on the Hot 100, "Should I Stay or Should I Go" number 45, and "Know Your Rights" number 43 in the UK.
How did it sell?
The article records a double platinum certification in the United States without publishing a copy count. It is the band's best-selling album.
Who produced it?
The Clash with Glyn Johns.
How high did the album chart?
Number 2 in the UK and number 7 on the Billboard 200.
Was this Topper Headon's last album?
Yes. He left the band in May 1982, the month the album came out.
How long is the album?
46:21 across twelve tracks.