The New Jersey Sessions is the tenth studio album by the legendary British punk rock band The Clash, released in 2020. The album consists of previously unreleased recordings from 1982, when the band was working on their fifth album Combat Rock at Electric Lady Studios in New York City. The sessions were marked by creative tensions and personal conflicts among the band members, as well as frequent clashes with their producer Glyn Johns. The band decided to relocate to New Jersey, where they rented a house and set up a makeshift studio in the basement. There, they recorded several new songs and reworked some of the tracks from the New York sessions, experimenting with different styles and influences, such as hip hop, funk, reggae, and rockabilly. The New Jersey Sessions showcases a more diverse and adventurous side of The Clash, while retaining their trademark energy and attitude. The album features guest appearances by rap pioneer Grandmaster Flash, blues legend John Lee Hooker, and rockabilly icon Eddie Cochran. The album was released to critical acclaim and commercial success, earning the band their first number one album in the UK and the US. The New Jersey Sessions is considered by many fans and critics as one of the best albums of The Clash’s career, and a testament to their enduring legacy as one of the most influential bands in rock history.
