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4.75
Everything is right. The name of the album, the absolutely iconic cover, and every. single. song. <chef's kiss>
A perfect album
A stand out
Punk music with standard rock instrumental work brilliant!!!
Flawless, my favourite album by one of my favourite bands. The card cheat and death and glory are two of the best rock songs, which are never really heard outside of this album. The big hits (title track, guns of Brixton, train in vain) are also great, but it is the breadth of their vision and influences that really stands out. Perfection
Great album enjoy every song
Brutal!!!
Clásico
Wow I've gotten so many great albums from this generator!! I've loved this album for a long time :)
An absolute riot from start to finish.
One of the best albums of all time and the best cassette I ever stole from my brother. This album never fails to make me feel good. Oh the days of blasting it from the stereo of my '79 VW beetle with the top down...
Quite possibly the greatest album of all time.
I don't think I can explain how much I love this album. It's probably among my top 5 albums ever. I've been listening to it since I was 17 and it just never gets old. Such an eclectic mix of styles with punk flavour on top! There are no weak tracks and I can’t name all of my favourite ones, so here’s my absolute top, other than the obvious hits: Card Cheat, Koka Kola, Brand New Cadillac and I’m Not Down. This last track got me out of so many depressing situations. Love love love this album
mikäs sille voi..... yksi parhaista mitä olen ikinä kuullut... en ole mikään punkki fani EN HEVLETISSÄ ÄLÄ PERKELE! SANO NOIN! enkä ole britannia fani ÄLÄ MEE SANOO NIIN! jokainen biisinnypäkkä hittaa... paska laulaja... hyvä paska laulaja... kitaraa römpötetään ja rumpuja pumputellaan sellasta tahtia... parikymmentä biisiä ja silti loppuu liian aikaisin, voisin puolet albumista tallentaa listoilleni mutta jostain syystä pitää olla vitun monipuoliset playlistit meikällä.. mutta tulen silti kuuntelemmaan monenmoista tästä tuotoksesta.. vaikea valita parasta.... revolution rock paras populääri/laatu suhteeltaan...
A masterpiece - still sounds so good! Recommended
Genius. No other album like it.
AWESOME
The thing that impresses me most about London Calling is how there is 19 tracks and none of them are bad. A little bit overrated but it's definitely a classic and worthy of 5/5 on the strength of a track like London Calling alone.
Nothing else has ever really sounded like this
Favorite of all time?
A buffet of genres and moods. They really started to branch out musically here and show that they were far more than just punk rock (while remaining punk all the same).
Absolutely brilliant album. Strummers voice is perfect, great blend of punk, some pop elements and ska influences. Just a solid solid record!
The Clash were so integral to my formative years and this album means so much. I still have the original vinyl stashed away. This may be a double album, but it never feels over long - there’s not a duff track on it. The songs are tight and powerful and this definitely deserves a place on this list. There’s a reason why The Clash is so revered and on the top of so many people’s lists. They weren’t just a bunch of guys messing about. They were phenomenal, musicians drawing from a plethora of styles and making it work. Just fantastic!
The album is widely considered a masterpiece of rock music and I agree with that. The album's opening title track sets the tone for the rest of the album, with its urgent guitar riffs and amazing bassline. What really sets "London Calling" apart is its diversity and experimentation. The album incorporates a wide range of musical influences like SKA rhythms or rockabilly. Moreover, the album's production techniques were ahead of their time, with producer Guy Stevens incorporating dub-style echo and reverb effects, as well as overdubbing multiple guitar and vocal tracks, to create a rich and complex sound. "London Calling" is a classic album that still sounds fresh and relevant today. It's the mix of punk energy, social commentary, and musical innovation that make it a timeless masterpiece of rock music.
Probably the best punk album ever. Takes the genre to new heights. It has scope and range, and is ambitious in its musical exploration and lyrical captures the 70s while also being timeless.
The Clash is so cool. I feel like they're one of those bands that influenced a lot of other genres. Punk rock bands, pop artists, ska groups, even heavy metal thrashers all drew (at least a little bit) from something the Clash did. I also like that they stay true to their version of punk rock, but that the songs still feel varied and unique. Most punk rock albums (especially ones that end up over the hour mark like this one does) end up feeling very repetitive. This doesn't. It's all different, but all very clearly The Clash.
5 An album widely regarded as one of the best ever recorded... and you know what, everyone who says so is 100% right. I'm usually quick to point a finger at something for being overrated, but through and through, this album is perfectly rated as the musical monument it is. In fact, if there were any one album agreed upon as being "the best", I'd be okay with it being this one (sorry Sgt. Pepper's). I've always thought of The Clash as the most important group of punk's first wave. Sure, Ramones and Sex Pistols pioneered the sound, but The Clash lived and breathed the mentality and values. They didn't just write songs about social justice, they were actually out on the streets fighting for it. So despite many trying to argue London Calling isn't a punk album because it blends different musical genres, you can't tell me the punk spirit isn't still present in some form or another on every track. Clampdown in particular is one of my favorite anthems, and contains some of my favorite punk lyrics: "Kick over the wall, cause governments to fall How can you refuse it? Let fury have the hour, anger can be power D'you know that you can use it?" While Beto O'Rourke was never my preferred presidential candidate, respect to him for using it as a part of his campaign. I've tossed this expression around a few times in my reviews, but this album is the definition of a group firing on all cylinders - every member is giving 110% into songwriting and performance, and it shows. Bassist Paul Simonon even stepped up to write and sing for the first time with The Guns of Brixton, and it's honestly one of the best songs on the album. Just about every track here is fantastic and unique in sound though (on a double album no less!) There's a lot I could highlight about each one, but I'll just call out Spanish Bombs and The Card Cheat as two of my favorites I don't see get talked about enough. The former is catchy as all hell, and the latter never fails to give me goosebumps when the horn section kicks in. The only real miss for me across the album is Lover's Rock (not really sure what they were going for there), but I'll give it a pass considering it's essentially a pebble in a bag of diamonds. Alright, I wrote way more here than I intended to, but even then I still feel like I have so much more I could say. Long story short, this album is a requirement for anyone with even the vaguest interest in music history.
The only song by The Clash that I’m somewhat familiar with is the title track London Calling. I’ve been shown others over time which I remember liking, but none of them stuck with me, to the point that I’ve no idea what those songs actually are. Excited to hear a full album though! Songs I already knew: London Calling, Train in Vain (I stand corrected in my earlier comment about only knowing London Calling - I never knew Train in Vain was The Clash!) Favourites: Jimmy Jazz, Clampdown, Wrong ‘Em Boys Much of my teen years were spent listening to Rancid. I think it’s fair to say there if The Clash had never been, then Rancid wouldn’t either, as they definitely had a lot of inspiration from this. It’s also rare to hear an album with no filler songs. I’m aware that London Calling was a single, but beyond that I’m not sure which the big hits were (I’m writing this on a plane with no internet so I’m unable to check). Every song on this was well written enough, and catchy enough, to have been big hits. I’m too late to the party, but this has definitely turned me into a fan of The Clash.
Excellent. Great variety, clear and catchy songs.
EIGHT STARS! This is a modern classic, maybe their finest album and the "Only Band That Matters."
15/19, 79%
My favourite punk album and in my top 5 favourite New Wave albums. Not a mediocre song to be found here.
The Clash's mammoth masterpiece. 19 tracks covering an eclectic mix of genres including punk, reggae, ska, rockabilly, pop, and rock. Whatever the style, each song has a great and memorable hook which keeps you... well... hooked. Despite the variety there is something in the sequencing and production that holds the album together and enables it to make sense. In particular, the 10 song run from 'Rudi Can't Fail' to 'The Card Cheat' is ludicrously strong and would be a 5/5 album on its own, even without the iconic 'London Calling' and 'Train in Vain' which brilliantly bookend the album. An all time classic. Rating: 5/5 Playlist track: Death or Glory Date listened: 29/10/22
Great Album. Every listen gives a different result and the variety to genres is fascinating. Truly a band exploring their influences and not afraid to move and change what they are doing.
✔️
It’s just doesn’t miss. 5/5
One of the greatest albums ever made
It’s “London Calling” a top to bottom punk master stroke from “the only band that matters”. A rare album that has an iconic opener and closer. All-time great album art.
Always dynamite.
no words required
Heerlijk album! Lekkere stevig rock
Incredible. One of the best double albums ever?
Prob one of my favourite albums of all time, alway puts me in the right mood.
To me, this is the best album to come out of the original punk scene. Wildly creative and vibrant. This is where punk transformed into something more.
Un buen álbum con toques de punk, ska, reggea, jazz/soul y con muy buenas canciones, el problema sería la duración del álbum
helvete vad många bra låtar
All-time classic, innit, for reasons of variety and ambition, mainly, but also the depth and breadth of quality. Everything just works, spanning hard and dark edges to the lightest brightest pop hooks. One doubts not the commitment or the authenticity of the lads – they are all in on every cut. And while one hesitates to take artists too seriously in their political proclamations, the Clash (okay, Strummer) seems considerably more credible and informed than others. Surely his heart's in the right place. There's not a bit filler across both sides of both discs, so many of the songs (experimental as they seem at the outset) seem like they could be toss-offs, but the band gives it a full go on each and every. The stars just align sometimes, one supposes, from the cover photo to lyrics to the teamwork and effort, and willingness to share the spotlight. A sub-genre stradding high-water mark of popular music.
I have had this album in my life for 35+ years. I know every word, every note.
It feels almost like cheating to listen to this again, as I have it basically memorized. Still, I can’t believe this was an hour; it goes by so quickly.
Definitely wavered between giving this a 4 or 5, 4.5 would be the most accurate. Ultimately though, this is a classic album and deseves the benefits of swedish rounding.
Great Album, a favorite
Amazing album
Freaking love this album
Iconic album with many different musical genres mixed in.
I mean. It's the Clash. This is kinda a perfect album. So many different things. the birth of the 80's post disco punk movement. A+
Masterpiece Love this albums diversity, every track hits the spot
consistently astonishing
Discazo! Pensé que solo disfrutaría London Calling pero todo el álbum es una chulada, de pies a cabeza.
impeccable. who tf is doing it like them? seems like the only punk band who actually had a genuine interest in what they sang about vs the tired/performative “let’s just piss people off” bs. i’ve always loved the clash. distinctly remember listening to “hateful” on LOOP while i played pappas freezeria 💀💀 - don’t think I have covid since i’ve tested negative for days already. i think i might’ve had a cold… annoying tickle in my throat for a couple days now 😐 hoping i’ll be cool by monday but ESPECIALLY by the 11th or the 14th bc it’ll be a cold day in hell before I miss pitch perfect in theatres… i literallt had a whole ass DREAM about seeing it
09/08/2022 Now THIS is what punk rock is. Probably the best punk album ever. Listening to this album launched me back to 2013/2014 when I would just listen to this record over and over in my room. I had never heard the album before I bought it at Half Price Books in Corpus. Guns of Brixton is probably my favorite song on the entire album. Koka Kola is also probably one of my favorite songs simply for the intro. Elevator goinggggg up!! -- Long ass day today, bruh. Hope to head to the valley tomorrow, but the drive is long ALVVV. Supposed to pick up my puppies, but idk just because I got my flu shot today and feel tired as fuck. UGHHhhh, trying to finish a shit ton of work rn, so I can grind now and relax later. Pray for me fr
Classic
This was one of the most important albums of its era. Definitely a classic.
Amazing album
Classic.
London calling and train in vain is one of my favorite opener/closer pairs. Also really liked Spanish bombs, Rudie can’t fail, koka kola. It’s a little too long is my only real complaint. This is probably going to be one of the weaker 5s (meaning it’s not dark side), but still one of the best and most influential albums of all time.
London Calling = banger Brand new Cadillac= love the bass line I’m blanking on what it reminds me of but I’m a fan Jimmy jazz= cool that they slow down and show some jazz elements like the sax Rudie Can’t Fail= Features the Bo diddley beat and specifically reminded me a lot of not fade away So many different sounds throughout the album Wrong em Boyo was really fun to listen to and had a lot going on I’ve always loved death or glory such a good song Amazing closer with Train In Vain I’m going for it and giving this a 5. So many good songs, arguably the best punk rock album of all time yet doesn’t pigeon hole itself into that description with so many different sounds and styles just in the one album
Sequência envolvente e expressiva do punk e ska.
Dope record!
Still rocks today.
Just a great album from start to finish with no weak tracks.
Nice
One of best albums ever.
I can't believe I haven't listened to this album before. I was 19 when it came out. But then again, we were arguing over whether Chisel or The Angels were best. (Chisel. Not really close once you'd seen both bands live) My main exposure to punk was through reviewers who kept saying wonderful things about music that I found had no depth and no breadth. Siouxsee and the Banshees, The Damned and The Clash all had a couple of good songs, but didn't sound like the saviours of music they were written up to be. Never Mind The Bollocks was something else. It was a raging, roaring, thumping, sonic masterpiece. So, when the critics went into paroxysms of delight about London Calling I wasn't falling for their message. Which is strange, because the title song was electric. Still is. Now I've heard it, and I realise I have heard all the songs. Is it 5 stars? Probably. Are there better albums from that time? Oh yes. A selection from 1979/1980 includes The Wall, East, True Colours, Glass Houses, Scary Monsters, Breakfast in America, 52nd St, and Parallel Lines. All of those are better than this album, but they weren't punk/new wave so the critics dismissed them. Blondie didn't count because they were American. Even though they were punk before the English knew what punk was.
No need to listen 5! But I'm going to listen again and again!
Clássico absoluto.
What else is there to say? It's fucking London Calling!
Best song: Clampdown Song that I enjoyed the most on this last re-listen: Death or Glory Least favourite song: Brand New Cadillac
Another 70s album with a massive reputation. But still, apart from their debut (their best album), Clash albums are always a bit inconsistent but with so many 5 star songs this is still five stars of course.
By far and away one of the best albums I’ve ever heard. This is what I think of when I think of punk. Absolutely perfect banger of success.
CLASSIC SHIT PREFS: TOUT MOINS PREFS: RIEN
Bands were travelling at the speed of light in the late 70s early 80s. The distance from The Clash is phenomenal. Again, the pivot album of their catalogue with everything in perfect balance. Amazing.
80~85
Classic! You could argue that it’s a couple of songs too long but it is an amazing album.
A work of genius. Angry, melodic, no wasted notes or words.
El mejor albúm doble de la historia (sí, mejor que el albúm blanco incluso)
One of my top 5 albums of all time, and in my top 3 best punk albums ever made.
What needs to be said?
Is there a better punk album than 'London Calling?' I haven't heard it yet if there is. The titular song is obviously the standout hit, but every song on here is a banger and worthy of a listen. Some might say that it could be a little shorter, but what would you cut out? Sure, some of the song's aren't as great as others, but there's not a bad one in the list. In a landscape of obnoxious and over-the-top punk albums, 'London Calling' is a shining beacon that's always worth a re-listen.
Clássico 10/10
Clássico
clássico absoluto
Love it, an absolutely brilliant album. So many great songs. Never mind whether or not they should teach sex education in primary schools they should teach the kids this.
Lotta hits, great album
Punk's White Album.
Rock solid album with a punk sound that is unique and captures a specific sort of political rage. Maybe a little bloated, but not enough to bring it down a star.
The defining clash album, had to be really.
Suppose
This came out yesterday www.rebeldread.com. Watch it. It's a better summary than any review I could write. And when you're done with that, watch Westway To The World. Yes I know this isn't a list of the 1,001 greatest documentaries of all time and no I don't care. Carry on.
9/10. First time I've listend to the entire album and it is mostly a joy
Amazing album. First time listening to that album start to finish, what a masterpiece.
Ten stars out of 5
It's amazing how many genres they fit into this album, and they do them all well. Great to listen to as well. An all-around great record. Best track: London Calling
5 stars. Not because I love this album, in fact I’m not a big fan of the Clash. 5 stars because I can hear the influence on bands I love and grew up with and that deserves recognition. Red Hot Chili Peppers, Rancid and the Living End are all here in these songs.
What a great album! I already knew the hits off this album like London Calling and Lost in the Supermarket, but was surprised by the breadth of the album as a whole. Clampdown, Death and Glory and of course Train In Vain. Its punk rock but with more diversity in sound. 5
Classic
Best rock album ever.
Very funny! I loved it!
Rating: 9/10 Best songs: London calling, Brand new cadillac, Hateful, Spanish bombs, Lost in the supermarket, I’m not down, Revolution rock
So much fun, so ahead of its time; title track is an absolute classic; some insane riffs and incredibly creative and varied throughout
One of my favourites!
A classic
iconic, from the album cover through the last note of train in vain.
There are only a few songs on this album that I don’t really like. The kind of album I want to sing along always and I don’t know half the words. Just a lot of fun
It's an absolute classic of the genre and a great album
Best of the best of punk
My dad hates this album but what does he know
Classic
Prefer some of their other albums but this is still stone cold 5
Never had listened to it in full... astoundingly good and resonant. Truly, a must on this list.
One of the greatest albums of all time. Punk (and maybe post-punk) classic. 10/10 1. Death or Glory 2. Lost in the Supermarket 3. Spanish Bombs
This might be my favorite album of all times. I have listened to it literally hundreds of times. I can't give this anything less than 5/5
a classic!
Classic
Can’t not be 5
Love it. The beating British punk heart. Goddamn this album is good.
A gem from every point of view
Good from London calling to Train in vain
Great fucking album
NICE
Just an amazing album. Super varied with songs for almost any occasion. One of the best.
Absolutely awesome
I liked it more than I thought I would, but that's probably just because I'm a sucker for the keyboard that's within most songs. It might also be because the songs have that high energy that I crave. My only main complaints were that it ran a bit long and that I wasn't a fan of the vocals, both the singer's and the backing's voices, but that's mainly just a personal thing. Favorite track: Train in Vain (Stand by Me)
Another classic punk album. To me, this lacks some of the rage and punk attitude of other punk albums of the time. I think this is more ska and mainstream, but its still one of my favorite albums of the 70s. The instruments and lyrics are incredibly catchy, and I could listen to "Lost in the Supermarket" on repeat all day. Highlights: 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, and 19.
Excellent
Amazing
not a thing to dislike. transcends time and remains a top notch relevant album
Exactly the kind of album that should be in 1001 albums in my opinion. Beyond being incredibly influential this album just plain rocks. Plus it covers a wide variety of genres around punk and post-punk.
Me encnata este album, train in vain es de mis canciones favoritas, además de spanish boms
Classic album, really can't go wrong with the Clash
So much more than a punk album
Easily among the greatest albums of all time. Easily.
Phenomenal. From start to finish, not a bad track! First time listen too!
What a great fucking record! I used to not particularly care for The Clash when I was a bit more purist in my punk rock. They certainly shift styles a lot. But this is really a masterpiece. I think I tend to like it more each time I return to it.
An amazing album. Classic.
Oh yeah. One of my go to albums. Would get a 5 for "Lost In The Supermarket", "Train In Vain" and the title track alone. And everything else is great, amazing a "double album" like this contains no filler. My second 5 in 21 days.
Stone Cold Classic. One of my top 10 fave albums. 5 🌟. Thanks for reminding me to pull out my original British vinyl ... 4 almost perfect sides
Greatest band ever, and one of the best records ever.
The Clash are such a weird band and I love them.
Never dove in before. Excellent.
Phenomenal
Wow! I knew the first and last songs, but everything in between is great!
One of the best albums ever made. Covers nearly every style and genre and excels in it. Also one of the few double albums that would not improve by turning it into a single one.
Yes! Best album so far, so many great songs.
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Masterpiece. Absolute bangers on here, and each track is it's own journey. Love, love this album!
Another band/album ive been meaning to listen to for years. I really appreciate how varied this album is. There’s a reason this album and band are one of the most influential of all time.
Good memories
My favorite album by The Clash, and one of my all-time favorite albums by any band. I love the loose, live feel of their performances, as well as the ska influences. The track "Death or Glory" is one of my favorite songs.
Love this album
London Calling is a legendary album that’s well worth a listen I’ve listened to it beforehand (well before this point) and I can still revisit it without any issue (just depends on me wanting to listen to the Clash)
A classic banger, that's all
The elegant blend of political songs and writings in a broad appealing double album. This album cemented the Clash as a musical force and innovators that have earned their place in modern music. Remastered, it sounds even crisper.
Richtig nice.
I'm very glad we got this album, I always wanted to listen to it and never got to it. I was already up to a 4 after listening once and the second listen pushed it to a 5. There wasn't a single song I can say I didn't enjoy and the ones I saved I thought were phenomenal. I have not been influenced by Christopher-Thomas Cordero in any way for this rating nor has he threatened me if I give this album any less than a 5. Saved: London Calling, Hateful, Spanish Bombs, Death or Glory, The Card Cheat
Saved Prior: London Calling, Spanish Bombs, Lost in the Supermarket, Train in Vain Unsaved Tier: 19. Jimmy Jazz 18. Revolution Rock 17. Four Horsemen 16. Lover's Rock 15. Wrong 'Em Boyo (second Stagger Lee song shoutout nick cave) Cutting Edge Tier: 14. The Card Cheat 13. The Right Profile 12. Clampdown 11. Brand New Cadillac 10. Death or Glory Off Rip Tier: 9. I'm Not Down 8. Koka Kola 7. The Guns of Brixton 6. Hateful 5. Rudie Can't Fail 4. Spanish Bombs 3. Lost in the Supermarket 2. London Calling 1. Train in Vain Overall Notes: An experience and set the stage for a lot of the 80's music I love today. Train in Vain is one of my favorite songs of all time. The 4 songs I had saved prior have a familiarity bias to them, but I'm sure in 5 months that list will be jumbled. Top stuff.
Still love it, although it gets a little samey in second half
There are very few excellent albums from the punk era but this is one. Lots of variety even if it has a few too many tracks
The clash!! Nuff said
My favourite album. The Clash at their best.
Punk-rock-ska. Espectacular.
Beautiful, precise, and tight punk album. Loved “Spanish Bombs” for the indie punk sensibilities, the jazz tinges of “Jimmy Jazz”, and the overall sound breaking the confines and conventions of genre.
The Clash are my favourite band of all time. And while not my favourite album, this is definitely their most important one. Can i give 6 stars?
This is one of my favorite albums. Love it!
I love The Clash. Despite a lot of the songs on this album having similar compositions, if you dig into the lyrics they are pretty interesting/entertaining. And they are usually pretty fun to listen to as well.
I think one of the Cuddys did his SSSM part to a clash song, that was my first introduction, though they’ve been like a familiar friend since
Duh, classic album, only a 5.
A classic!
Surprisingly pop for the punk album
Fucking love the Clash. Another great album.
hells yeah
Classic, always worth a revisit.
Amazing album by an amazing band. 5 stars.
Incredible album cover to cover. Title track is essential early punk, but there are some gems among the rest of the tracks that show the true punk/ska/reggae/etc. sound that the Clash helped form. Highlights: -London Calling -Lost in the Supermarket -Wrong Em Boyo -Revolution Rock -Train in Vain
Incredible. A classic.
the Hits are hits, and the filler are near-hits. Can listen to Train in Vain all day long...
Unexpected feel good album
Listenable any day of the year.
Foundational punk album
Absolute classic.
I feel like this is a classic. I'm enjoying this wide range of tunes and vibes
Oh so good
I just listened to this album last week, so it's pretty fresh for me, but I'm always happy to listen to it again. It's hot shit from the first notes of London Calling. So many classic songs. In between the classics are a pile of fun songs that span a massive array of different genre influences. It always amazes me the extent to which every song on this album is at least good, and then you have true brilliance like Lost in the Supermarket or Guns of Brixton or Train in Vain. What must it have been like to be part of the punk scene in the late 1970s and have revolutionary albums raining down every few weeks? 5/5
a musical journey through many genres while the Clash avoid being pigeonholed into one sound
The best punk album
This was much more stylistically varied than I expected. It’s not really a punk album, it’s more an album by a punk band with some punk songs on it. It very much feels like they’re trying to stretch out and try new things, and they’re pretty successful at doing so. The variation and exploration keep the record from dragging, which is pretty hard to do on a double album. Definitely worth the listen.
Near perfect. Love so much more as I get older.
Fire!
“Phony Beatlemania has bitten the dust” is a funny lyric considering how clearly inspired many tracks are from The Beatles. (Eg the transformation of classic blues progression into vivid, sharp rock.) But it’s perfect in the context of the punk rebellious nature of the album. I love how this album feels like it was recorded in one take in a smoky, dirty joint. I feel like they’re right there. I love the sharp guitar licks in ‘Hateful’ and the call and response BVs The Spanish in the chorus of “Spanish Bombs” is really fun- I just wanna sing along Oh my god ‘Lost in the Supermarket” intro is so New Order- (my fave band), hence ‘post punk’. So simple yet so nice. ‘Clampdown’ is so Bruce Springsteen- I love the way so many tracks seem to have paved the way for the best artists of the 80s (though of course Bruce came before this album). Same with “The Guns of Brixton”- the reggae/dub bassline brings yet another genre inspiring element to the album. “Wrong em Boyo” has a brilliant intro that blends seamlessly into another blues banger. I love the unexpected piano in “The Card Cheat.” Sonically different from the rest of the album but so so fitting- also the ‘Penny Lane’ esque trumpet runs. Overall a brilliant and honest slice of life album from 1979. I’d rate it 82% (brilliant vibes, amazing songwriting) some misses but overall hits very hard.
Right'Em BOYO (4.5)
No había adentrado en the clash, que bueno son…si durará la mitad este disco sería perfecto.
Most definitely can hear the Raegae influence on the album. It’s softer in tone than I thought it would be. The music is certainly critical of the times and sort of proto-punk in nature, but the piano and other instruments that I wasn’t expecting, even the pop-feel of some songs really threw me for a bit of a loop considering this is supposed to be the quintessential punk album.
Pretty good, but play wrong em boyo arround me, imma have to kms
Classic.
Very good album. Fantastic political pieces, lots of different influences, didn't realise how diverse this album was. Not quite a perfect album, but still an absolute belter.
Great album. Classic. Good vocals. Love the guitar bass and drums. Very cohesive album.
The Clash have grown up a lot with this album. It's a more intelligent and expansive sound, but retains some.of their youthful exuberance and angst. They never matched this album in their all too short career.
An essential punk album that defined a whole genre while not even fully being the genre itself. A masterclass of an album.
Solid album. What stood out to me the most was the bass performance. Wow. And great distinction in all areas. 4.0/5.0
incredible album. just learnt that joe strummer was born in ankara.
I thoroughly enjoy this album. It was exactly what I think of as what punk music should be, particularly as someone who doesn’t consider themselves a punk fan. 4.5⭐️ (not sure if I will give it a 5 when I rate)
- I love the ska influence and the horns. - Got a bit muddled there, and the song started sounding a bit samey. - Overall, a good record.
Banger🔥
London Calling, eh? This album is widely considered one of the greatest punk records of all time. Surely, it opens with one of the greatest punk songs of all time in the title track. Afterward, it experiments with rockabilly and ska while maintaining a recognizably Clash sound. Lyrics are appropriate for the genre but nothing terribly special. The Clash are excellent songwriters, managing to write catchy songs while experimenting with genre in an incredibly fluid way. This is definitely one of the classic albums of punk and of rock in general. This album is ranked #2 of 28 for 1979. Other 1979 albums rated by me: The Wall(1/28)-5 Highway to Hell(4/28)-5 Rust Never Sleeps(5/28)-4 We Are Family(7/28)-4 Reggatta de Blanc(10/28)-3 Pretenders(11/28)-4 Risque(14/28)-4 The Undertones(16/28)-3
good album. Not what I expected and seems like an album that was floating around back in the day, but I can’t say really listen to it before. Not a bunch of straight hearted punk songs, but a lot of variety and interesting melodies. Enjoyed seeing the clash in concert with the who back in the day, this was a good one.
I first heard this album almost 26 years ago because it was on a list of best albums. I went out and bought it because I wanted to broaden my music listening library. I enjoyed most of it thinking it was going to be punk but it wasn’t. It was punk, pop, rockabilly, country ska reggae and any other genre they chose. It’s a good album but it’s bloated. It’s an important album but I don’t think it has the importance that it once had. You can say that it’s a great album but it’s still an album that’s all over the place when it comes to focus and it would continue with Sandinista. I think punk is an attitude and sure they had it but they grew bored of the genre and chose to make songs they felt like making and it showed on this album. It’s good but not great. Trim some fat and it would be amazing
Fucking amazing in parts, very long, probably a few songs they could have cut to improve the flow and length of the album.
This seems so mild compared to other music these days. I really enjoyed it.
Ha, tole pa nism poslušala že od najstniških let. Ok, začetek je še zmer hud z naslovnim komadom. So far ma vsak komad drug vajb. In zj dojemam, da kot najstnica nikol nism cel album poslušala, sam določene komade. "Lost in the Supermarket" je delightful. "Clampdown" mi nadaljuje z isto energijo. Uuu, "The Guns of Brixton" nism že leta slišala. (Roza zelen kombo na naslovnici je very stylish. U! In glihkar sm vidla, da je od Mick Jonesa rojstni dan dons. Priden algoritem!) "I'm Not Down" je kul. "Revolution Rock" ni moj favorit, ker nism tok reggae fan. Ok, mogoč ni razvidno iz mojih random in redkih komentarjev, ampak cel album je bil fakin delightful za poslušat!
Decent 4
FUN. Habe nur den Titelsong wiedererkannt von irgendwoher, trotzdem kam mir viel vom Album bekannt vor. Sind, glaub ich, einfach die Väter (u.A.) von vielen Artists die ich auch mag. Werd ich auf jeden Fall nochmal hören und vielleicht auf 5 Sterne erhöhen. Hab mir nichts vom Album in die Playlist gepackt sondern in einem durchlaufen lassen ohne aufs Display zu schauen. Ein Durchlauf war zu wenig aber ich will schonmal das nächste Album bekommen und freu mich drauf im richtigen Moment nochmal "London Calling" anzumachen.
te llena con una sensacion de estar en el baño de un garito donde acabas de darle un tiro y sales a escuchar a tu banda favorita con birra en mano. Luego cambia el mood totalmente a una sensación de verano y alegría maxima, como si estuviera enamorado locamente de alguien. Rebeldía puraaaa, pero rollo gansta bajito,
Such a classic punk record. The opening track is easily one of the best songs ever written and some of the tracks scattered throughout are great in their own right. However, this album is a little bloated in my opinion. For every good/great song there’s some “meh” or just ok songs. If they trimmed some of the fat (like they did on Combat Rock) this would’ve been a perfect record. Overall, it’s still a timeless record and pushed the boundaries of pop punk.
Nogal goed nie so hard soos die punk wat ek na normaal luister nie maar ek het dit gelike veral die laaste track. Ek was suprised met al die ska punk influences
fun
Classic.
I don't know what compelled me to turn on London Calling tonight but man did I have a blast with this project. I forgot just how "not punk" this project is while also still very much keeping a lot of the roots the band had with prior releases. There are so many genres the band plays around with on this release that it is easy to see why it is so popular and deeply influential, just looking at the genre list provided by AOTY users will tell you just how expansive London Calling truly is. Now I know this is technically a Punk Rock release but it feels more in line with Rock and Roll and New Wave for myself as the band here is still spitting some very dense lyrical material but are focusing more on the theatrics of their music rather than the message in my opinion. Enough talking about my opinions of genres, I want to talk about the music at hand here. This album is an essential roadtrip album and full of songs to hit the hot summer days with as the band is easily at their cheeriest here and seems to be having a blast front to back. Still a banger and a half even if I don't think this album is nearly as amazing as some other melon-headed critics.
It's long for a "punk" album but with this much variety is it even punk? Iconic album with so many influences on so many genres
One that I have always heard about but never listened to all the way through. One of the most influential punk albums ever. I prefer 90s punk more but understand the reason it is so popular.Really like Jimmy Jazz. The music itself is great, especially with the horns, but many of the lyrics I cannot relate to or understand.
Хороший панк/пост-панк альбом. Считается одним из знаковых в стиле
4.1/5
Riktigt najs rock lite punkigt ibland
I slept on this album, this is good.
good album but because its so highly rated i expected something life changing. like idk its just decent punk. i like it, yall gotta chill a bit damn
Iconic. Different genres being incorporated into each song was executed so well for this era.
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A classic album with many good songs. A bit punky, a bit ska-y, a bit rocky. Probably something you could play at a party for a more interesting audience who doesn't just want to listen to pop hits. My favorites: - Jimmy Jazz - Hateful - Death or Glory
If you think you're a punk, you're probably just a nerd. Never self-serious and, against all odds, often beautiful, The Clash does that Bob Dylan thing of shouldering the entire history of popular music (by way of their rebel roots) to make something singular. Bassline in the title track could move mountains (hypothesis: Iceage definitely got their name from this song). "Lost in the Supermarket" just HAS to be the touchstone for all the indie rock I adore, right?
nota 7 legalzinha mas a maioria não é o tipo de rock que eu to acostumada a ouvir, melhores: brand new caddilac, revolution rock e spanish bombs
This is my first time listening, I can see why it's an essential album for rock/punk music.
one of those albums where you immediately understand why it has the reputation it has upon listening to it, but continued listening leaves you with the impression that you could cull like 25% of the songs in the list and have possibly an even BETTER album. it's also really funny (positive) how much stuff there is on this record that just is not punk music at all. they were doing fuckin' whatever! 2 years after their debut and they were already seemingly bored with being a punk band. i respect that i think
It's the Clash. It's so fun. What else can you really say...? Ah, yes - Paul Simonon is incredibly cool. This album certainly gets extra bassist-bias points. Favorite tracks: London Calling, Spanish Bombs, Lost In The Supermarket, The Guns Of Brixton
why didn't I know how good the clash was. unexpected reggae / ska influence??? love.
Faves: London Calling Spanish Bombs Lost in the Supermarket Train in Vain (stand by me)
Et vildt godt album der er svært at placere genremæssigt. Punk Rock? Post-Punk? New Wave? alt dette med en snert af Reggae, Ska og Jazz. Uanset hvad er det meget mere eklektisk og diverst end jeg huskede det. Standouts: London Calling, Lost In The Supermarket, I'm Not Down
Punk rock, new wave, post-punk, ska punk.
Legendary album for a reason. My first time listening in full, it's long but it's worth it! Incredibly varied, awesome production that's oh so easy to find yourself tapping your feet to. Very little filler for a double album - punchy jams that say what they want to and move on to the next banger.
3.9/5. I always enjoy The Clash, but there's something missing for me. Not sure what it is. My deficiency rather than theirs, I suspect.
от london calling страммера, guns of brixton от пола симонона, до lost in supermarket и train in vain от мика джонса. разнообразный и интересный альбом, с проседаниями иногда, но это все равно что-то между 4 - 4.5
Glad to patch this gap. I can see why its so renowned. I will have to listen again to fully appreciate it but i definitely enjoyed it
The definitive album by this band collectively dubbed, the only band that matters. Banger after banger
I like their sound but none of these songs grabbed me
4.4/5 Favorite Songs: London Calling Brand New Cadillac Jimmy Jazz Train in Vain (Stand by Me)
Solid album, just like their self-titled. I hadn't head the album, just the title track, Train in Vain, and Clampdown. 4/5
Classic stuff p
previously listened to this one. what i remember from it was the songs being pretty nice throughout but none remarkable. i also went in expecting punk and got something that wasnt punk (which honestly? im not a big punk guy so it was more of a pleasant surprise). the songs i remember most from this were spanish bombs and lovers rock. 8/10.
This album has only grown on me over the years. Eclectic, energetic, and irresistible.
A fond childhood memory.
"hyangah maunga" rock with variety spanning from ska to sort of punky vibes. Messy fun at a footie game
不錯
Lowkey eclectic.
The highs here are so high and there's so many of them that despite a few unusual choices and an overly long length, this is far and away their best album so far. If you cut 4/5 songs from it, it'd be probably just about perfect.
When I got into alternative music in the late 80s the Clash had dissolved and Mick Jones had moved on to his next project Big Audio Dynamite. The Clash's hits were still in heavy rotation on alternative radio and they had nearly an elder statesmen status. Having their origins in punk, this album is where the Clash expands their sound into what I feel would help to define post punk alternative rock in the 80s. Some songs have a more punk like quality -- Four Horsemen and Death or Glory seem like throwbacks. And I'm Not Down almost sounds like the Ramones. I love the ska sound in The Guns of Brixton and Rudie Can't Fail. Spanish Bombs has a proto-Smiths sound that nicely foreshadows what Johnny Marr would be producing a few short years later. There is a bit of double album fatigue toward the end, but all in all a very solid album.
Great stuff all the way around. Excellent punk but that’s far from everything, as they touch on a variety of genres and succeed at just about everything they attempt. There were some moments I couldn’t get quite as into but could see them growing on me with time. 2 listens Favorite Tracks: Title Track, Lost in the Supermarket, Train in Vain, Brand New Cadillac
Expectation: -> I must know some music by The Clash, right? After listening: -> Listened to the remastered version on Spotify. I certainly know Should I Stay or Should I Go and Rock the Casbah (neither is on this). Who doesn't? None of this, however, is recognizable to me (except mayyybe Train In Vain). 19 songs that never reached my ears…I'd like to call them a two-hit wonder but I know that is not true. I like all of this. Quite an interesting mix of musical styles/genres. Just press play and enjoy it all. My favorite song here was a hidden track?? Track ranking: Train Lost Guns Death London Cadillac Clampdown Down Right Rudie Hateful Revolution Lover's Kola Spanish Four Wrong Jazz
Kinda too long but it’s a sick album with certified bangers like Guns of Brixton, Spanish Bombs, Revolution Rock, and on and on! Love the vocals and the mishmash of genres, rockabilly, reggae, and punk feature prominently here. At times it’s giving Jonathan Richman?
Whether or not you think that The Clash are 4 REAL or not is one thing but it’s hard to argue this album isn’t packed full of great tunes.
lekkerrrr
Punk classic, classic britpunk
8.0/10 Very close to 5 stars for me... I feel some of the songs on the second half are not as strong as the first half. Still an absolute masterpiece.
I bought this years ago and was sure it was going to be a five star album. It's not, but there are some good tracks on here It's better than the self titled, so it gets a 4
-si la vibe de ser un teenager en la primera escena de una coming of age movie donde se ve que su cuarto es un desmadre y se anda apurando para llegar a la escuela fuera un album, seria este -super funky/reggue/rock/desmadrista -super energetico, nunca sabes que esta pasando lol -asi se siente mi cabeza cuando tengo mil tareas, me levante tarde, ando como loca y no se qp con mi vida -gran album name porque lit asi me imagino se siente ser un teenager loco en londres, tipo Skins
This is a rather short double album from the Clash, featuring the two singles we all know “London Calling” and “Train in Vain”. Hearing the whole album for the first time, it was a bit better than I expected. “Wrong ‘em Boyo” is an obvious homage to Lloyd Price. There were a few clunkers here, but overall it’s just good enough for four stars.
I understand the reverence of this album now. The sheer variety and creativity is unparalleled. Incredibly enjoyable, the perfect bridge between the 70s and 80s eras of music. Huge variety of genre influences, but still consistently really good.
I enjoyed this album, but did not like it as much as I would have hoped, but it is mostly my fault since I was distracted and did not give it my full attention. I also struggle staying focused with Double LPs in general. Even though I didn't give it my all, there still weren't any songs I disliked. I'm going to give this 4 stars for now, but when I get around to Re-listening to it, it might go up to a 5 star. Favorite Track - Train in Vain Least Favorite Track - The Guns of Brixton ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Love it. It was more pop than I thought it could be. It can be really inspiring, and on a nice, sunny day on the beach, a very nice listen.
I am very pleased with today's assignment. I mean, it's London Calling, who doesn't like this album?
I loved this
Favorite track: Lost in the Supermarket
Some great songs! Didn’t think I’d like it. More pop thank I thought. I thought the clash was more punk. Maybe it’s just this album.
quite good, nunca lo había escuchado completo pero la verdad me gusto. estoy entre 3.5 y 4 estrellas, pero creo que lo voy a tirar a 4. se me había olvidado que lost in the supermarket existe, y ngl creo que me gusta más que london calling. i do find it odd de que la canción más icónica del álbum sea la primera, siento que eso no pasa tan seguido.
I liked this album very much. Added a lot of songs to my playlist. This is an easy album to listen and it let me reconsider my life. Nice!
Yes! All of these songs should be sampled if not already.
Lots of punk bands emerged in the mid 1970s and few had staying power. Listening to this album I realise that The Clash were musically strong and their position in music history well deserved. London Calling was about the only song by the Clash I could have named, but happy to have had this album drawn to my attention and discover more of The Clash.
Very good rock. It feels ahead of its time.
Good excuse to revisit this. Enjoyed a lot - good range of styles and depth across the album. Maybe doesn't resonate as much for me as for others who heard it when it was new, but still very good.
Very influencial, yet really catchy and enjoyable. I really liked the reagge flavoured cuts. I used to listen to it a bit in high school, but it never clicked with me. Now I see the appeal.
Double albums are very daunting to me because I only have so much time and I really like to take the whole experience it at once. I had to break this into a couple sessions. I enjoyed it, I think every song on it has its spot as a top song of all time. My personal favorite was Train in Vein.
While the album doesn't include THE the clash song we all know and love, it does have london calling as a banger first song. The album feels like it's some sort of revolutionary song and it's supported by the album art. It's giving greenday but more british than greenday.
fine, some good tracks but overall not my time. can see the influence on later punk/rock
this album fucking rocks Favorite Songs: London Calling, Jimmy Jazz, Hateful, Spanish Bombs, The Right Profile, Lost in the Supermarket, Clampdown, The Guns of Brixton, Death or Glory, Koka Kola, The Card Cheat, Four Horsemen, I'm Not Down, Train in Vain (Stand by Me)
London Calling, even if you haven't heard of it you've heard of it. It's in movies, TV shows, documentaries, set dressing and character exposition. The Clash is a name the echo's through the rock ages, in spite of which I can name the big hits on one hand. London Calling, and Should I Stay Or Should I Go, I Fought the Law, and Rock The Casbah. This is also all the songs of theirs I could name before this drive through London Calling. To have even one song with that level of cultural permeation is an insane achievement, but with *only* one of them on London Calling I was hoping to come away with a few more song names lodged in my brain. I'm afraid to say I will be needing to look them up at time of writing. There is one exception to that, so I'll start there - Lost in the Supermarket surreptitiously caught me at a moment when my girlfriend disappeared into the isles of the store and I was stood there like a lemon, so when I clocked the lyrics that one got lodged in there forever. On top of which it's a real standout on the record. It's hooky, the guitar bass interplay is fresh, the beat leans on disco rhythms in a way that was destined to be become de rigueur in 00's indie and feels absolutely welcome here. You know what - I'm going to listen to it again. On my first play-through I just couldn't stop thinking about how it sounded like so many of my favourite indie bands from the 00's. The true forerunner of everything from grotrock to landfill indie. But that's not giving them enough credit. To be able to listen to an album released in 1979 and hear The Libertines and Babyshambles, in Jimmy Jazz, for example is wild. To be honest I'd make the same comparison with Hateful, the horse London holler that Joe Strummer delivers reminds me of nothing so much as Pete Doherty's drawl. It's so funny to see where he got it from! The whole vibe of chaotic stripped back production is bang on what they went for too. And the, presumably, slightly tongue in cheek reggae rhythm influences as well. It feels like the guitar riffs stuck around while the bass moved a little further away from source, e.g. Rudie Can't Fail and Revolution Rock feels almost like Jamaican dancehall / reggae cultural robbery. Whats actually crazy though, is how spot on my ear is on this occasion, because my interest peaked, so I did a little reading. The Clash guitarist Mick Jones and producer actually helmed the first two Libertines albums. No wonder they share SO much DNA. God I'm a musical bloodhound, either that or this is the most blatant piece of musical lineage of the century and I'm acting like I just discovered America. The takeaway here is that much like their prodigious progeny the Libertines et al, this record is a grower, not a shower. For all it's bravado, it requires a few listens to start really enjoying. When we've come a long way from some of the trends this record started, it can feel like you've heard all the songs a million times before as they've been copied and copied and copied. I even remarked that some of them sounded like it could have been a school bands first go at songwriting on some of these tracks. But that was only possible for school lads in 2005 because 26 years before, this lot had laid down an iconic blueprint that blazed a trail. And then they continued to nurture the seeds it spread even after they stopped playing as a band. It's sparked an interest and respect for the Clash in me that I had not previously understood or expected. It might not be your cup of tea, but if you ever called yourself a fan of indie, in someways you've been listening to their music this whole time.
includes the greatest grocery store song ever created
Overly glib voice: "You're telling me that they could make good punk music in the 70's?" Seriously, when I saw this was my sunday album I actually didn't listen because of my previous experience with punk from the 70's. I was wrong, *mea culpa*. The Clash absolutely has the sauce. Definitely struggles from the "every punk album is 1 hour of the same song on repeat" but not to the same degree as others, and that is starting to grow on me. 4/5
Classic. I've always loved "Train in Vain," even though for a long time I couldn't remember the name of the track! Some of the lyrics on this album still stick in my head, especially "London is drowning and I, I live by the river." That cover image is great, too.
Is every track as strong as London Calling, Guns of Brixton, or Train in Vain? No, but how could they be? It's a solid overall experience and essential punk.
Reminds me of Adam Ant. This is what I think of when I think of punk - I think I don't actually like punk, I like this.
reggae infused punk full of hooks
punk 4 life
Not my taste but sounds really good