Clash Singles rich in rewards.  Full text...

The singles in this collection, timed around the band's 30th anniversary, are like cool old friends you wish would call more often. The punk-rock rawness of 'White Riot' has never been bettered, while the aeroplane-engine-like roar at the start of 'London Calling' remains one of rock'n'roll's best ever two-fisted clarion calls.  Full text...

With more than 60 tracks (laid onto endearing faux-vinyl compact discs, each with paper liners), the box was a sentimental and aesthetic triumph. But in pragmatic terms, it was also vaguely infuriating: To listen to the entire collection, you'd have to change CDs 19 times, or more likely, waste half an evening loading all the discs onto your computer and constructing your own playlist.  Full text...

This beautifully packaged collection is an ideal Christmas present for the old punk in your life.  Full text...