The people, they've been crying out, writhing in agony for another Disasterpieces episode. What happened to that acclaimed podcast with an innovative format, hosted by two articulate voices of the culture, is a phrase we are often overhearing. Fear not: the long wait is finally over.

Our first episode of 2024 was actually recorded way back in September of last year, though a combination of life getting in the way and meticulous editing has kept it in the vault for some time. Sidney and Joanna are joined by guest host and ska apologist Jamie, who helps the duo reconcile the biggest stain on the Clash's legacy, Cut the Crap (1985).

The band's sixth and final studio, Cut the Crap was the brain child of maniacal manager-turned-bandleader Bernie Rhodes, who following the departures of Topper Headon and Mick Jones, decided to take the opportunity to realise his indulgent daydreams of punk rock stardom. The results were as successful as you are currently imagining them to be.

Cut the Crap was widely derided by the UK music press upon release, with NME’s negative review titled "No Way, Jose" in reference to Rhodes’ pseudonym "Jose Unidos." Cut the Crap is often excluded from compilations of the Clash’s discography and is widely considered not only their worst album, but a major misstep in popular music history.