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AllMusic Staff Picks

Combat Rock

The Clash

Combat Rock

May 14, 1982

British Punk

The band's politics can be simplistic and their ideals somewhat murky at times, but if you need an outlet for frustration, you could do worse than screaming along to "Know Your Rights." Sure, the rest of the record is fine, sometimes even brilliant, but really just play "Rights" five or six times in a row at top volume and maybe you'll be able to summon the energy and drive to wade through another day of oppressive politics and despair. Good luck with that!

- Tim Sendra

Capricorn Climber

Kris Davis

Capricorn Climber

2013

Avant-Garde Jazz

On this 2013 Clean Feed label outing, Canadian-born pianist Kris Davis displays her multifaceted skills as a composer and improviser while drawing the best from her quintet members—some of the finest players on the Brooklyn avant jazz scene—as they collectively shift from intuitive, chamberesque interplay into climaxes of spirited energy and focused precision. A fine album of uncommon depth, and a measure of Davis' continuing growth as a key innovator in the 21st century creative jazz world.

- Dave Lynch