It is fitting for a band like The Clash to have their songs reimagined for a good cause. The proceeds of Hearts & Minds & Crooked Beats will benefit the work of the International Rescue Committee, an organization that has helped the victims of crisis by providing health care, shelter and education. Most bands who signed up for a cover took the safe route by choicing the best known tracks, but there a few deep cuts like Hitsville U.K. by American singer Seán Barna and Deny by Dutch art-rock trio Labasheeda.
None of the bands tried to replicate the hurried energy of "the only band matters", but as a rule opted instead for slowed down reinterprations, taking cues from triphop, dub and shoegaze. Seattle’s Smokey Brights managed to make Train In Vain even more desperate than the original and Julia Massey appears to be taking a leisurely stroll exploring the merchandise at the market with Rock The Casbah.
