The original Big Audio Dynamite is back! The groundbreaking rock-hiphop-reggae outfit formed by Mick Jones in the wake of The Clash will reunite after twenty five years for a series of international live dates, spearheaded by an appearance at the Coachella Arts and Music Festival on 16th April and full UK tour in March/April.

“The Only Band That Matters?” They may or may not have been, but The Clash and the rest of their punk peers mattered tremendously. They arrived at a time when they were sorely needed; the music scene, the radio and the record companies had become way too safe, sanitized, and complacent. It was The Clash who took the raw anger and frustration of youth, harnessed it within a political viewpoint and agenda, and injected it into a world that wanted nothing to do with it. What’s more, they managed to brilliantly and repeatedly do it in single form.

from Yahoo Music's List of the Day

So, I begin putting together this list of albums from 1980. Except the list then sprawls out of control. I thought 1985 was tough? 1980 ended up with over 140 possible candidates, forcing me to break this blog into two parts. It could've been three, but I don't wish to wear out my welcome. I see you opening the front door and gesturing. I'll just grab your mail and be on my way. Hopefully, you have an aunt that sends you cash.

For More on The Clash:

Beginning January 7, 2010, U.K. Royal Mail will be issuing a new series of stamps featuring classic album covers from various British artists. With help from several editors of U.K. music publications, the postal company recently narrowed down a list of ten album covers that will appear on stamps in circulation next year. The cover of The Clash’s “London Calling” made this cut, so if you’re a U.K. resident or in correspondence with somebody who is, be sure to keep your eyes peeled for this little piece of rock history!

COMMERICAL

DTC/DEBEERS
Landon Pigg "Falling In Love At A Coffee Shop"

HEINEKEN
Santana "Oye Como Va"

CHEERIOS
Donovan "Happiness Runs"

CES 2008 - SONY PICTURES TELEVISION PRESS EVENT Natasha Bedingfield "Unwritten"
NISSAN
Stevie Ray Vaughan "Pride & Joy"

CES 2008 - SONY CORPORATION PRESENTATION
Test Your Reflex "I Am Alive"
Alicia Keys "No One"
Foo Fighters "The Pretender"

FILM

FIRST SUNDAY
U.G.K. (Underground Kings) "Hit The Block"

THE BUCKET LIST
The Tokens "The Lion Sleeps Tonight (Wimoweh)"
John Mayer "Say"

TRAILER

PROM NIGHT
Quietdrive "Time After Time"

27 DRESSES

COMMERCIAL

INTEGRIS
Alan Jackson "Gone Country"

FILM

THE KITE RUNNER
Lita Ford "Kiss Me Deadly"
Midnight Oil "Beds Are Burning"

TRAILER

HAROLD & KUMAR ESCAPE FROM GUANTANAMO BAY
The Clash "I Fought The Law"

TELEVISION

Last Week Additions

Sunday (12/2)
60 MINUTES: WILL SMITH, CBS, 7PM
DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince "Summertime"
"Parents Just Don't Understand"

AMERICAN DAD, FOX, 9:30PM
Original Cast Recording "Cool"

Wednesday (12/5)
AMERICAN CINEMATIQUE, AMC, 8PM
Roy Orbison "Oh, Pretty Woman"

LIFE, #111, 12/5, NBC, 9PM
Leonard Cohen "Who By Fire"

Thursday (12/6)

COMMERCIAL

FORD
The Strokes "You Talk Way Too Much"

FILM

WE OWN THE NIGHT
The Clash "The Magnificent Seven"

THE COMEBACKS
Journey "Don't Stop Believin'"
The Weather Girls "It's Raining Men"
Kasabian "Shoot The Runner"

THINGS WE LOST IN THE FIRE
Lou Reed "Sweet Jane"

TV

Promos:
DANCING WITH THE STARS PROMOS
Jennifer Lopez "Let's Get Loud"

Monday (10/15)
MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL
Santana "Into The Night"
Santana "This Boy's Fire"

EVERYBODY HATES CHRIS #47, CW, 8PM
Aretha Franklin "Freeway Of Love"

JOURNEYMAN #103, NBC, 10PM
Spin Doctors "Two Princes"

Tuesday (10/16)

COMMERCIAL

NISSAN
The Clash "Pressure Drop"

FILM

GAME PLAN
Elvis Presley "Burning Love"
Elvis Presley "Rubberneckin' (Paul Oakenfold Remix)
Elvis Presley "Jailhouse Rock"
Electric Light Orchestra "Mr. Blue Sky"
Fabulous Thunderbirds "Tuff Enuff"
Apollo 440 "Heart Go Boom"

FEAST OF LOVE
Jeff Buckley "Hallelujah"
Travis "Turn"

THE KINGDOM
Dave Matthews Band "Stay (Wasting Time)"
Jeffrey Steele "Somthin' In The Water"
THE DARJEELING LIMITED
Joe Dassin "Les Champs Elysees"
Fritz Reiner & His Orchestra - "Beethoven's 7th Symphony, Op. 92, 2nd Movement"

TRAILER

BEE MOVIE