Salewicz knew and loved his subject well, and that shows on every page... One of the most rivetingly detailed, revealing music biographies ever written' The Sunday Times 'A great read. Brutally frank and full of insights.' Mojo '!a riveting read that will keep you gripped to the end.' The Daily Mirror 'conjures up the excitement of the punk era' The Sunday Telegraph Seven Magazine 'The Clash front man gets the epic biography he deserves from rock journalist, Chris Salewicz.' The Independent. 'Chris Salewicz's hugely, expansive biography, Redemption Song, is all the more commendable for refusing to fawn; tackling the frontman's frustrating contradictions and multiple flaws.' 'Drawing on more than 300 interviews with family, friends and associates, it's as exhausting and enthralling as Strummer himself.' Metro 'Chris Salewicz is immensely insightful on the life and works of Strummer.'

The Herald Redemption Song isn't just a great rock biography; it's a great biography, period.' Classic Rock 'A substantial, compelling biography!' Evening Standard '!a warm yet sensible account; one charged with, but not overwhelmed by, heart.' The Independent on Sunday '!epic, revealing biography' The Observer 'Salewicz catalogues his (Strummer's) triumphs through insight and unfettered access from the very start, but also finds space to identify his weaknesses, fears and insecurities, offering the most detailed broad picture of his subject yet published.' Record Collector 'A great read.' Nuts 'Transcends the usual breezy rock bio superficiality' The Scotsman 'A sheer joy to read' Q '!one of the most comprehensive music biographies around.' The Irish Herald