"LOST IN THE SUPERMARKET" THE CLASH (1979)

About halfway through London Calling, we come up on a song that doesn’t sound anything like The Clash. What’s going on here? Is that a disco rhythm I hear? This isn’t the anti-establishment, Brit punk outfit we know and love. Instead, “Lost in the Supermarket” showcases a band that’s going beyond its comfort zone, stretching itself musically. It’s a wry commentary on suburban alienation. The lyrics and the way that they are sung are unforgettable.

“I'm all lost in the supermarket. I can no longer shop happily. I came in here for that special offer. A guaranteed personality.”