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Day 27 — The Clash — London Calling (1979) Listened: April 16–17, 2026 Genre: Punk Rock / New Wave / Reggae-Punk / Rockabilly Vibe: Fun and exploratory punk music dabbling in different genres — restless energy that never stays in one place. Highlights: • London Calling • Hateful • Rudie Can't Fail ★ Spanish Bombs • Lost in the Supermarket • Death or Glory • Train in Vain (Stand By Me) Impression: Enjoyed more than I expected with Green Day being my favorite band. First time listening to the whole album — longer than expected — and enjoyed it from top to bottom. Rating: 4.0/5 Keep songs? Yes Revisit album? Definitely
It's a classic, but I always end up slightly disappointed when I listen to it. It's like the album cover doesn't quite match the vibe of the songs or something.
I liked a lot of the instrumentals in this one. I was excited to listen to this because my friend actually mentioned London Calling to me the other day so it was quite coincidental that this is on the list.
me gusta lo revolucionarios que fueron The clash en su momento, tanto que hasta el dia de hoy siguen sonando rompedores.
I have listen to this
Truly better than expected. I've historically wrote off the clash, today I see that was a mistake.
It's a fun listen, and there's nothing not to like. I find some songs less memorable but I commend the band for the breadth of the music and the inclusion of some of my favourite Clash songs such as The Guns of Brixton and Train in Vain. It's a classic for a reason.
Great album, thought I think a bit overrated compared to Clash's other stuff
Such a banger. From start to finish, this album keeps on coming.
Milo loved it too, fun new wave learning
muy buen album que arranca con una energía increíble para terminar de una manera mas calmada a lo que the clash acostumbra
This is easily worth at least 4 stars. But i don't get why people hype up the clash like they’re the second coming of jesus. I can think of like 10 better punk albums off the top of my head
the album sets up an expectation with “London Calling,” then it doesn’t deliver on that, instead giving songs that sound like a road trip in the rolling hills of Hertsfordshire or something i dont know im not british.
культовый альбом но никак меня не цепляет все эти регги ска даб приколы в моем панке панк это панк аминь
Pretty fun! But somehow less punk than I had imagined, having not really listened to The Clash much before.
Swanked
Pretty classic/solid punk album, I mostly enjoyed it (wasn’t crazy about the more ska-influenced tracks)
London Calling 4.4 Brand New Cadillac 4.6 Jimmy Jazz 4.1 Hateful 4 Rudie Can't Fail 4.6 Spanish Bombs 4.2 The Right Profile 4.1 Lost in the Supermarket 4.4 Clampdown 4.2 The Guns of Brixton 4.3 Wrong 'Em Boyo 4 Death or Glory 4.2 Koka Kola 4 The Card Cheat 4.2 Lover's Rock 4 Four Horsemen 4.1 I'm Not Down 4.3 Revolution Rock 4 Train in Vain 4.1 Score: 4.2
good
Long and very varied
loyal ot its own style
This one is just fun and good. It’s a classic for a reason.
Great stuff! ★★★★
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Dit voelt altijd als een ontzettend bekend en belangrijk album. Misschien een beetje omdat er een festival naar vernoemd is. Ben in elk geval wel benieuwd hiernaar! Heb nog niets van The Clash gehad, maar weet wel dat dit een hele bekende en belangrijke band is geweest. Gezien de cover en de reputatie van de band verwachtte ik een heftig punk rock album, maar verdomme ik hoor op nummer 3 gewoon een trompet! Dit is sowieso niet een punk rock album, de nummers zijn daar veel te 'lang' voor en daarnaast zit er bijna geen overstuurde gitaar op. Eerlijk, ik ben best positief verrast, had hier wel wat verwachtingen van, maar dat was voornamelijk omdat dit zo'n bekend album is. Blijkbaar is dit wel een punkrock album, maar je hoort duidelijk invloeden van jazz maar vooral ook van ska. En ska is zo'n genre wat best geinig is in moderatie. Een heel ska album is al snel te veel, maar een nummertje of 2, 3 is prima te doen. Niet elk nummer klikt even goed en het aloude probleem met een dubbelalbum komt ook nu weer om de hoek kijken. Want waren er 19 nummers en ruim een uur nodig voor alles? Lastig te bepalen als een groot deel wel gewoon dikke prima is. Ik merk zelf althans dat rond Koka Kola ik mijn aandacht een beetje begin te verliezen. Dat komt ook doordat het nummer daarvoor nog echt sterk is, maar het daarna een beetje gevolgd word door een blok van wat mindere muziek. Laatste nummer, Train in Vain, is dan wel weer een erg lekkere afsluiter. Absoluut een goed album, altijd fijn als de hype een beetje waar gemaakt word! Misschien toch maar eens kijken naar dat festival... FAVO: Jimmy Jazz, Spanish Bombs, Lost in the supermarket, Death or glory, Train in Vain
Classic. A strong 4. Might be a 5 - a little too long though.
Good album. Don’t think I’ve ever listened to the whole thing. Apparently most of the Clash songs I know are not on this album.
One of the best ever albums - and an all-time punk top 5, however, I think this album could've been a single album. Pitchfork: 10 (25th Anniversary re-release) Rolling Stone: Top 500 Albums #16 Best Songs London Calling Hateful Rudie Can't Fail Spanish Bombs Lost in the Supermarket Clampdown Train in Vain (Stand by Me)
These dudes should NOT be singing in Spanish.
The Clash really were the most boundary pushing of the straight-up punk bands. Most of the punk albums of this list is pure balls-to-the-wall mayhem for 30 mins, but the variety on this album really shines. The ska/reggae influence is great and there’s a few all time classics. Is EVERY song amazing? No. But to be able to hold attention for 19 tracks and over an hour is a feat in itself. Nice work guys.
It's a The Clash double header! First time on this list I've had two albums by the same group/artist back to back. The Clash clashes with The Clash. Which album wins?? The debut album has a straightforward punk sound and a tight run time. London Calling sprawls, both in time and its influences. It isn't "just" punk. There were surprising musical twists and turns. Brass bands? Country? Reggae?? The eponymous album is a grittier introduction to a band seeking their place. The cleaned up vocals, production values, and creative space to explore on the double album are proof positive of the band's success. I have a preference toward the clean simplicity of the earlier Clash, but this album is one of those high water marks that can't be denied. It's been said that people remember the first and last things you say. This record reflects that in its hour of explorative punk, bookended by London Calling and Train in Vain. The radio won't forget this album, beginning or end. (Out of all the blends, reggea + punk was my favorite. Revolution Rock for the masses. Chili chocolate for the ears.)
I came to punk by way of the blasphemer: metal. So OBVIOUSLY my opinion is null and void, but hell, I think I would have been better served uninitiated. NOT the punk knife fight I was expecting. I actually spun this a couple times a decade ago, but clearly I've smoked myself into a thick lavender haze, cuz I don't remember SHIT. For a band with their reputation, there's a surprising amount of polish, range, and musical sophistication here. Instead of beer bottles full of piss shattering across my face, I got reggae, rockabilly, pop, and a band flexing how versatile they are. DECENT.
- I knew this was a early punk classic, but never listened to it in full. - Lots of things going on here. Influences from all kinds of other genres. - American Punk > British Punk in my biased opinion as a huge Ramones fan, but still an awesome record!
Interesting album with some bangers
This album took a bit to grow on me but I've become a big fan of it. I think there's more variety here than other early punk acts like the Ramones, Sex Pistols, X-Ray Spex. Maybe because it was their third album they blended more blues and rock elements.
Really good. Opened by a classic track and continues in that grain. Liked the different sub styles towards the end and the instrumentation was top class. Very good album, maybe slightly too long.
6.5-7/10 - this one took awhile for me to come around on. Extremely varied but I can find some songs tedious at times. The amount of English Rock and Rambling on this list certainly doesn't help in this case
Fun fact - I went to see an American band called Mother Tongue (check them out) ages ago in a club (maybe 300 people when sold out) in a small-ish German city called Bielefeld. Mick Jones was present that day, as the excited lead singer/bassist announced, and you could see a shy looking Jones wave and smile from the side of the stage. This is a great album. I'm not a huge Clash fan, but this is great, and despite being British and vaguely punk (of which there is too much on this list), I really enjoy it. Not necessarily desert island material for me, so it's 4/5, but a rock solid one.
Less punk than expected. Some songs gave ska vibes
There are so many genres that they were playing with here, which is very fun! The best songs are the opener (London Calling) and the closer (Train in Vain), everything between them was kind of a mixed bag.
Listening to this album made me realize that, aside from the fantastic and very familiar title track, and maybe a few other songs from this and other albums, I haven't heard much Clash until now. I was pleasantly surprised that this album wasn't chock full of angry punk tunes--a particularly daunting expectation given that it's a double album--and while I suspect this polarized some of their fans, it's nice to get a decent amount of variety across the two discs. Some of the tunes reminded me of early The Specials (especially the more politically oriented songs) or Elvis Costello (for the new-wave/rock-n-roll tunes), but not in a derivative way. It seemed a bit uneven at times--tunes like "Jimmy jazz" or "Lover's rock" don't work all that well, and a number of songs sound like variations of each other (e.g. "Rudie can't fail")--but it's still a strong album overall despite its length. Among the unfamiliar tunes, I particularly enjoyed "The guns of Brixton" (especially since it showcased bassist Paul Simonon's writing and vocals), the jaded but truthful "Death or glory" and the perhaps-too-reggae "Revolution rock". I'm not sure it ranks up there as one of the greatest albums of all time, but it's a *lot* more interesting than I expected and clearly influenced a lot of bands who followed.
Um rockzinho moderado bom de ouvir enquanto faço coisas da faculdade, álbum bom
Little too long good songs tho
This is actually pretty great. Even the cover art has them enthusiastically employing luthiers, real friends of the working class!
This is the kind of punk/post-punk I can get into. A lot more melody, no screaming lyrics, the music is tighter and more cohesive, and I enjoyed the mix of different genres/influences this album had. It was too long so it seemed a little repetitive at times, but all the songs were good ones.
Exhibit A that Punk is more than just a sound, it's an attitude. The Clash are a perfect example of this, perhaps the best example. There are a range of styles on this album, but they all flow together beautifully because the Clash, at their core, are Punk. That attitude is in each song and you feel and hear it. That attitude is what brings everything together into an all time classic album. This may not be their best album, but it's their defining album, and it was a joy to break out and give a listen. It had been far too long.
I see why this is a classic. While not a fave of mine, the influences on other band (Green Day came to mind a lot) is super clear.
Exceptional album
The Clash really start to show their range on this the 3rd LP. The track London Calling is probably played more now than when it was released. The album is great rock n' roll with dashes of punk, reggae/ska and rockabilly. Top stuff
Classic double-album from The Clash. I knew most of the record, but it was my first time listening to it end-to-end. It was a perfect backdrop to the hint of spring weather we had today. Classic punk rock with ska elements was a great backdrop for the sun, with a perfect edge to take some of the pain of the news today.
If I had to take a moment and think to myself of options for "best punk album" (not considering post-hardcore or any other subgenre, just pure punk), this is on the shortlist. A complete smorgasbord of musical directions and influence - think of just the first 3 songs on the album, we go from punk to rockabilly to lounge and it flows seamlessly - which manages to come across more like admiration than desecration which seems like an attitude that was missing in a lot of this music around this time. Understandably beloved.
This is mostly good and sometimes great, but I'll be a little contrarian here. This would be even better if it would be a single album. I don't really think they really needed to remove reggae influented songs and few filler songs. Title track, Train in Vain and few others are undeniable classics. And let's be realistic. The only band that matters? If we're talk old british punk, Pistols were only band that mattered, whether you love them or not.
Interesting, before I knew only Clash from Stranger things
dope
Way ahead of its time, some really good songs mixed in and I really like how songs jump between genres of punk, grunge, and some ska/reggae.
Joe strummer is both underrated and underappreciated
An important album for punk. Liked it more than I expected to.
This is probably one of the only true punk rock albums and bands that I can tolerate. Most of them really are just noise for the sake of noise, in my experience, but you can tell The Clash is comprised of actually talented musicians. One review states "Punk music, but the band knows how to play their instruments" and I agree.
Amazing! (although a little bloated in the middle imo)
I wish I was a person who listened to London Calling or the Clash in general and got what all the critical fuss is about. I remember being in high school and seeing in an old Rolling Stone at the library (on microfiche I believe because that's how I rolled back then) named this the best album of the 1980s, and then I checked out the cassette from that same library, and I didn't understand why. I appreciate it somewhat more but still don't understand.
Feels like a real watershed album, had punk elements but also fair amounts of ska and reggae, felt like a lot of other bands would be influenced by it massively. Would be interested to see what comes after it in the UK music scene
I like this album so much I'm thinking of officially changing my name to Brix.
The Clash выпустили «London Calling» в декабре 1979 года — двойной альбом, который группа продавила у лейбла CBS по цене одного. Панк к тому моменту уже превращался в позу, и The Clash просто записали то, что хотели: ска, рокабилли, регги, джаз — всё в одном месте, без потери энергии. Джо Страммер писал про реальный контекст — нефтяной кризис, безработицу, ядерную тревогу в Британии конца семидесятых. Альбом звучит честно и сейчас, именно поэтому и NME, и Rolling Stone держат его в топах лучших альбомов всех времён уже сорок лет.
Jimmy Jazz sounds so much like Blur and Guns of Brixton like Gorrilaz lol. Revolution Rock and Spanish Bombs are my favourites on first listen.
Класичний альбом, кросжанровий (як і вся творчість клеш), ще й просто канонічна обкладинка, однай з найкращих евер. Я ніколи не був великим шанувальником клеш чи сольного Страммера, але дуже і дуже поважаю. Слухати їх завжди приємно.
Excellent blend of British punk and reggae. London Calling, Guns of Brixton, and Train In Vain are top notch
Every song was really fun to listen to.
I mostly don't like mainstream punk because it sounds sort of bland, but I like this ok, it has some reggae elements to it.
really enjoyed this! very solid all the way through
This album is really good. I was really impressed with how much reggae there was. I was expecting everything to be similar to "London Calling" and I was wrong. "Spanish Bombs" was so much fun. I see why this album is a classic. Liked Songs: "London Calling" , "Brand New Cadillac" , "Hateful" , "Rudie Can't Fail" , "Spanish Bombs" , "Lost in the Supermarket" , "Clampdown" , "Wrong 'Em Boyo" , "Death or Glory" , "The Card Cheat" , "I'm Not Down" , "Revolution Rock" , "Train in Vain (Stand by Me)"
Man, what a great album! I was familiar with the hits but not the rest. I had no idea it was a double album and had no idea the variety on it. Definitely worth another listen!
So good
Such a good album, but the second half can't stand up to the first. After an explosive start it starts to drag. Would be one of the all time greats if it was a single rather than a double
Good album overall.
Guess I haven't listened to this entire album before. It's way more boppy and calm than I expected.
Great opening song, then 3 rock and roll / rockabilly tracks before into the reggae/ska influenced Rudie Can’t Fail. Lots of influences reflected and lots of reminders of those later influenced. Card Cheat has a bit of Bowie and Motown, Wrong Em Boyo a ska lite track, Spanish Bombs is an early taste of Big Audio Dynamite. The horns on that Montgomery Clift song reminded me of Boo Radleys. Maybe a tiny element of filler but 19 tracks is some going. And a cracker to end the album. Need to revisit and analyse the lyrics a bit more but did like this line ‘No man born with a living soul can be working for the clampdown.’ Very close to a 5.
Perversely the deeper I get into this listen-athon, the more I seem to appreciate double albums. Another good 'un, especially liked the dub influences.
This is one of the few double albums I can tolerate. Hell, I actually like it. Unlike most double albums, 1h 4 mins flies by. Fun, consistent, and timeless. A most solid of solid 4 stars. Dubtastic!
I enjoyed this one, passed me by back in the day.
A mainstay, and one of the first albums that comes to mind when I think of punk rock.
I can hear why London Calling is considered such an important album. It feels both structured and experimental at the same time. The band stretches beyond punk into reggae, pop, and rockabilly, yet the songs are carefully arranged rather than chaotic. The famous cover image suggests pure destruction and raw energy, but the music itself is more thoughtful and deliberate than that image implies. It’s not just rebellion — it feels like an attempt to expand what punk could be. I like the title track and especially “The Guns of Brixton,” where the bass and tension create a different kind of atmosphere. At the same time, I sometimes feel that understanding the historical and political context might deepen the experience.
Eins von den guten
On vinyl
It was a decent album. I like the head line song, but in general the music did not resonate with me. I enjoyed the upbeat songs more than the more dramatic ones.
London calling is a masterpiece
Weirder than I expected for a punk album. Very interesting, some of the songs weren't great but overall a good time.
8/10 London Calling is the point at which The Clash dragged punk out from it’s classic style, pulled in a load of influences from new wave, reggae and ska, amongst others, to create something with a development of the punk attitude, blended with the rhythmical sensibilities and musicianship of those other styles. It’s a really good record that ducks and dives through those varieties of styles and does it fairly effortlessly for the most part, while always still sounding like The Clash. They clearly have a great ear for a melody and Paul Simonon and Tipper Headon provide a rock solid, and sometimes undeniably groovy backbone for Strummer and Jones to get stuck in to. There’s a clarity of production and quality of musicianship that wasn’t present in the early days of punk, but it still has that edge of grit bubbling underneath that ties them to their roots. There are some absolutely classic tunes on this record, from London Calling via The Guns Of Brixton and ending up with Train In Vain. Those three tracks alone form a high water mark for the album. It does lose a tiny bit of focus here and there are some times when it felt like it had begun to drift along, but it would normally pick itself back up again within a track or so. In all honesty, I feel like this could have been a superb 35-40 minute album, but as it is, it feels a little too flabby and some of the more mundane, less developed tracks do drag it down a tiny bit. I wasn’t there to experience it, but looking back more than 45 years, it feels like this was a point at which a wider array of genres really exploded out of the punk scene and the rock music of the 80s probably owes a lot of debt to this record. This is one that I’m going to have to spin a few more times to get a stronger grip on, I think. London Calling - A classic. The bass line is great, they shift the emphasis of the beat around beautifully, and it’s so atmospherically charged. There’s the core punk attitude to it, but it’s got enough clarity of tone to the production and performance quality that it moves beyond more traditional punk. There are the hints of reggae influence in here that would expand further into the album, but this is a great stepping stone between the two sounds. Brand New Cadillac - Now we get a bit of a new-wave, surf rock sound, but again, there’s still a punky attitude and drive present. It’s a fairly simple blues structure underneath, but the production values, tonal mix and attitude help make it remain a very Clash sound. Jimmy Jazz - And now we get a slow stroll of a track. It’s pretty stripped back and relaxed, but there’s some really great playing both from the guitar and horns. It’s super chilled, but has got enough going on to give it a groovy bit of swing and enough nice bits of instrumental work to keep it interesting and fresh throughout. Hateful - This takes a bit of the groove from the previous track and brings it forward a notch. It’s rhythmically engaging in quite a poppy way, but they do good work between sections to add musical interest and prevent it from being too basic. It manages to sound just gritty enough, but the production allows everything to be presented with clarity. It’s a strong composition too. Hooky and engaging. Rudie Can't Fail - There’s another tilt into reggae groove territory here. It’s a bit rhythmically skittish in places, but it’s musically interesting and doesn’t always take the expected route, which is nice. I’m not sure it ever finds a really satisfying hook to centre the rest of the song around entirely, though. Spanish Bombs - And back to a more clean-tone punk effort now. It’s a solid track with some really nice harmonic choices. It’s quite smooth in places but sharp in others, which is a nice blend. The central motif is melodically good, but is perhaps a little over-used. The Right Profile - This feels quite like a prototype of ska-punk. I think there are some great elements to this, the rhythms are nice and the horns are great, for example. But it just feels a little unrefined and underdeveloped aside from the main section, which is good but overused. Not that keen on the vocal which jars a little too. Lost In The Supermarket - Another almost new-wave groove now with a decent bit of pace. This has got a great feel and a solid melodic hook. There’s a lead guitar part that sounds particularly good. The bass is great too, but could do with a bit more low end in the mix. Clampdown - This is a solid punk track with some great backing vocals. The central pulse of the rhythm section is really good and there’s some good depth of sound over the top. The organ and some of the lead guitar stuff is subtle but quality. You can almost feel them pulling more adventurous musical ideas out from their punk roots as they go and it’s great. The Guns Of Brixton - This is another classic. The vibe and ambience of the production is so good and is echoed in Ghost Town from The Specials that would come along soon after. It’s got a really hooky chorus and the rhythm of the groove is super infectious. The drumming is so good on this one too. Lovely stuff. Wrong 'Em Boyo - And now we’re into full on ska. It’s a fairly formulaic sound, but boy is it fun. There’s a lot to love about this. The groove is solid, it’s got some great melodic choices and the whole sound is so coherent and engaging. The call and response vocals are top notch too. Death Or Glory - We’re really striding along now. It’s a superb punk rock chorus, but it’s got so much musical skill and nuance around the rest of the track that it just elevates that art to something new. The vibe of this is perfect. It’s got a solid melodic ear, has harmonic interest and it the chorus hook is brilliant in its simplicity. It’s stuffed full of attitude and the drumming is fantastic too. Koka Kola - This is quite staccato and frenetic, only taking brief moments to gather itself, but it works with the theme of the song. And it’s such a fleeting song that it all works really well. The Card Cheat - And now we’re in more Elvis Costello territory! It’s stylistically quite different, but there are some nice compositional flourishes in there. All together, it’s a little bit more on the dull side though and doesn’t necessarily offer enough hook or range to really keep my focus us well as some of the better tracks. Lover's Rock - And we’re back into the groove again now. It’s got a real smooth flow to it that ebbs and flows nicely. It’s got a slightly grubby edge to go along with that groove, which is a nice blend. The rhythm section is great and there are some tasty bits of lead guitar to add flavour. It gets a bit distracted towards the end though. Four Horsemen - This is more of a trad punk track, although there’s a more broad instrumentation to it. The guitar that swings across the stereo field is really nice. It’s a simple but effective track that takes the attitude and structural simplicity of punk and adds an extra layer of development and musicianship to it. Solid. I'm Not Down - The vibe from the previous track continues here, but it throws in an edge of ska to the sound here and there. It’s a song that shifts really nicely through different movements, each of which are satisfying in their own way, but it all holds down to a really solid and engaging groove. There has been the odd dip here and there, but it feels like we’re on steady footing towards the close now. Revolution Rock - Another great reggae edged groove and a solid, hooky chorus. The shifting, skittish rhythm of the drums and percussion is really cool here and the bass rolls around beautifully to anchor it all. Love the organ too. It’s a really fun and engaging sound that’s hard not to groove along to. Train In Vain - And they finish off with another classic. This is so hooky and rhythmically engaging. It shifts the groove around brilliantly to transition through the different sections, but calls back to that central motif expertly time and again to keep things centred. Again, the rhythm section hold this down so tightly with a super funky groove, and it’s a hell of a way to round out the record.
Good album, not there best but solid.
Great album but a bit too long
classic but somehow i am not tht into it
Its a classic better than remembered
Solid 4 star album. The length isn’t a huge problem either; they manage to keep standards up throughout, more or less. I still think the Clash are very overrated, but this album is only slightly so. It would be easy to pick holes in motivations, attitudes and strategising around the band at the time, but it’s not worth it because when all is said and done, they made a quality album here. Not all time top 20 (Rolling Stone) not even Top 200 afaiac, but I do enjoy it every time it comes out for a spin.
Not a punk album. A mix of rock, soul and dub reggae. The cover rips off an Elvis Presley cover - this is not an accident. Guns of Brixton is the standout track, for the baseline and the stone cold lyrics. RIP Joe - too soon
As a big fan of both Fugazi and Blur, I knew at some point I would need to take on The Clash. I of course knew them from Combat Rock’s early MTV days hit Rock the Casbah, which scanned as something of a novelty song, vaguely knew of the I Fought the Law covers, and of course BAD II (not knowing there was a BAD I). So around age 22 I decided to listen to nothing but London Calling for weeks while living in Germany, figuring the immersive quality and expanse of the album would hold my attention. But, I didn’t quite get what Strummer and Jones were up to with the throwback “classics” which formed a lot of the first half, whereas I gravitated to the modern material. To be clear, I still find the throwback stuff a real chore, although a large part of The Clash’s appeal is their facility with genre. It’s so start/stop: amazing lead track, then 3 fun, but forgettable diversions, then 2 forever classics, then a skip, then 3 more classics, and so on. And a hidden track beloved by everyone! Maybe the quintessential double album? Would it work pared back by those 8 or so genre exercises I don’t vibe to or would it be too samey?
Such a classic and fun to listen to
Such a classic ! London calling is my favorite. But the album is really long so i got a little bit bored toward the end, I still loved it though
Classics are classic for a reason!
classic album
8.5 / 10
Yay
London Calling, faixa título é a canção que sobressai e define o Clash
Way more varied and fun than I expected, for whatever reason… Really, really ambitious and tightly constructed.
The Clash caught my attention at some point in the 90's (in my teens) and has held steady all these years. I think it was probably 'Should I Stay or Should I go Now' and while that's not on this album, London Calling is a win. Also, the artwork is great.
For an original British late 70's punk band, this album just shows what consummate musicians this lot were. I had not heard this album before, though I had heard of some of the songs. Not quite an all killer no filler, but very good.
The only band that matters. A fabulous record.
This is definitely one of those albums that always comes up in conversation as being a classic and one of the greatest albums out there. The album was a shift from early punk Clash to music that had more of a reggae/ska vibe to it. Some iconic songs on this album that everyone knows. I do have to say that I've gotten a few of these double albums now and if you aren't a huge fan of the artist, they are just really long and the songs start to all blend together. But this is a classic for sure!
An enjoyable album, with a few memorable songs, but that's pretty much it. Many songs (19 songs) for 5-6 better than average tracks. Otherwise, it's pure The Clash, which is a style I enjoy but wouldn't listen 24/7. Nice experience overall !
8/10 Favorite: Spanish Bombs
Класика панку. Хороший альбом.
Classic
Thoroughly enjoyed this album. Whilst I'm not necessarily a punk fan, the influence on the Clash is heard, but not grating. I found myself in a happy state after listening to this.
Really interesting. A lot more of the ska and rockabilly influence than I expected.
SO surprised at how much I liked this. I didn't know any song other than London Calling but I would put a few of these on my favorites list. I never thought that would happen with a 70s british rock band. Who knew!
Solid, apart from the reggae influences
I had been a while since I last listens to this one. What a classic, and for good reason.
It’s not a favourite, but it’s pretty friggin good.
Amazing album. It's interesting, after listening to punk and rock music for most of my life, whenever I revisit this album it reminds me of its influence. So many pieces have been carried on by bands for decades. I really can't pick a favorite-- "Johnny Jazz," "Spanish Bombs," and "Lost in the Supermarket" are my top.
I feel bad that my introduction to "Lost in the Supermarket" was the movie "Over the Hedge".
A good album. Overlong and the high quality of the best songs is not matched throughout.
One of the classics for sure. Listen to this properly and then listen again
omg la musique de billie eliot !!
Haven't listened to The Clash other than Rock The Casbah and Should I Stay or should I go. Not even super familiar with the song London Calling. I'll say that it didn't sound outdated. I mean, it did, but it felt more relevant and i'm not sure why. I like the punk/reggae/funk sound as I felt they all went great together and it wasn't like they were trying to steal Reggae, but incorporate it into punk, which was cool and worked.
I was surprised by how much I liked this. I knew the title track and a few others, but never thought much about them. But as a whole it was really fun and different that I expected. I could hear how this must have influenced a lot of later indie rock. I have a feeling that if I listened to this more, I might start to see it as a 5. That being said, I'm not as into the reggae elements. So maybe not.
I only knew only two songs on this album going into it, but a few others stuck out to me as I listened. It's a fantastic album and I really appreciate what the band stands for.
So many iconic songs
Could benefit from cutting the weaker of the 19 tracks, but still fun with some big highlights
Jam-packed from top to bottom, London Calling is absolutely full of it all. 19 songs, spanning across numerous different genres. I could easily see how this could be someone's favorite album of all time. Unfortunately, I just can't get into Joe Strummer's vocals at all. That being said, while the punk tunes here aren't my favorite, when they branch out to ska and reggae and sometimes even the blues or jazz it's a breath of fresh air. This seems like one of those albums that's probably a 5, but I just can't get there personally. Highlight: Spanish Bombs Lowlight: The Card Cheat Surprise Hit: Lost in the Supermarket
These boys an play. Impressive album but wouldn't be my thing. Certainly deserving of a place on the list. 3.5/5. Raising to 4.
Ik hoor Grease Lightnin' in Wrong 'Em Boyo. Album heeft natuurlijk een gigantische legacy. Niet alle nummers hitten even hard, maar als ze dat wel doen, dan zijn het ook écht hele lekkere nummers
Ja het is echt een classic. Grappig om deze na the undertones the hebben want je vergelijkt dan toch wel aardig en dan is dit wel top.
Lekkere plaat hoor. Het enige nadeel is dat de title track met kop en schouders boven de andere nummers uitsteekt. Andere bangers: Spanish Bombs, Clampdown, Death or Glory 4/5
Was toglf
Oh kijk, the Undertones maar dan niet gaar. Ja dit is natuurlijk top. Totaal geen fan van de ska-heavy tracks, maar dit is natuurlijk vormend geweest voor zo veel toffe muziek en het is te horen waarom.
Lost in the supermarket was the stand out. It was good
Banger of an album that I had high hopes for and still managed to sweep me away. Normally when listening this long to the same artist all the songs start to melt together for me and that never happened at all. Everything felt fresh and new and there are a lot of different genres packed into one album. The only reason I am not giving it a 5/5 is because I'm trying to be strict and I didn't save every song. But damn... it was close.
4/5 Ohhh this is such a close 5/5 but the album was just a tad too long to be perfect. Every song had so much personality, I LOVED hearing the influences of reggae, ska and jazz in this album. It's just a really, really good album. Also I never want to hear that atrocious Spanish again in my life.
Baller
STUNNNNERR… very few songs that are just okay in this album… will forever love london calling…
London calling - 5 Brand new Cadillac - 4 Jimmy jazz - 4 Hateful - 5 Rudie can't fail - 3 Spanish bombs - 4 The right profile - 3 Lost in the supermarket - 4 Clampdown - 4 The guns of Brixton - 4 Wrong 'em boyo - 2 Death or glory - 4 Koka kola - 3 The card cheat - 5 Lover's rock - 3 Four horsemen - 3 I'm not down - 4 Revolution rock - 3 Train in vain - 5
🥇train in vain (stand by me) 🥈revolution rock 🥉the card cheat HM: london calling, hateful, rudie can’t fail, spanish bombs, the right profile, clampdown, the guns of brixton, wrong em boyo, death or glory wow this was really really good!
I can really see why this album is one of the greats. The lore behind it all is crazy, and it is unbelievable to me that this was seen as potentially the last record of the punk rock era. I love the political motifs present all throughout and statements that might be still relevant in today’s America, for example. Some songs did feel out of place or skippable, but for a double album this good, they weren’t that noticeable.
Classic
Aww I love this genre. It reminds me of listening to cassettes with Thomas.
Dig it, Not what i expected but that isnt a bad thing. Expected a dark, gritty, raw "punk" album but got a beautiful and melodic album. Ahead of its time. can hear its influence in other bands music.(the boss came to mind.) can hear the influence and who doesnt dig a horn every now and again.
It’s fine. My sister likes it more then I di
I listened to this three times, so I enjoyed it, and I'm going to go with four stars. However, I feel like I'm maybe missing something, as this is supposed to be one of the greatest albums ever made. It's good, but the Ska influences leave me a little cold I'm afraid. I just can't bring myself to see this as anything other than a very good album with no bad tracks on it, but also very few standouts. "The Guns of Brixton" is the only track I green-ticked in Spotify.
LOVE
War cute und nicer vibe
Really good, nice sound
I have listened to this album a lot of times and yet *today* is the first time I realized they shout out Harrisburg, PA, home of Three Mile Island which melted down a few months before they started recording. Always startling when the midsized city you grew up near gets called out in a song made by people on another continent. This double album does really suffer for the length, and the B side of the second record dragged, but I hardly want to fault that given how great the first half of the album is.
hell yeah dude
A bit too long but it opens strong and it closes strong. I don't know, I've listened to too much of The Clash already to review this.
Deservedly legendary and even better in the context of their discography.
Vibes: 4 Instruments: 5 Production: 4 Emotional Value: 2 Storytelling: 2 AC: 1 Stand Outs: Jimmy Jazz, Lost in the Supermarket Overall: 3.6 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I'm not a big fan of British punk music, I think that it sounds corny. Suprisingly, though, I enjoyed this album (although it took a couple of listens).
buen sonido, mala letra
Either one or two Clash albums for me. This was one of my first punk albums, and formative in my teens
Finally some good shit Every time I’m about to quit they give me something I’ve been looking forward to
Ça commence fort ; du punk mais en audible, avec des sons bien énergiques bien entraînant (l’intro mon die)et des sons aux sonorités plus étonnantes pour moi (genre reggae, Revolution rock ou wrong em boyo). Les messages sont bien punk, bien provocateurs, société aliénante, angoisse face à la guerre et au nucléaire, détresse et misère de la jeunesse britannique des années 70, société de consommation. Big up à clampdown, le son fait froid dans le dos, comment tu te fais aspirer dans le système jusqu’à toi même devenir un engrenage actif qui perpétue une société aliénante. Le groupe est ultra polyvalent et ouvre beaucoup de portes, en enchaînant des sons ultras politisé avec des sons légers et presque marrant ; j’ai bien kiffé les paroles de the right profile, globalement tu seras avant tout jugé par l’apparence, la société t’impose un identité à jouer. Big up à Death and glory aussi, marrant de critiquer les poseurs y’a déjà 50ans (le punk c’est pas juste une esthétique cool c’est une vrai rébellion pour eux, faut pas juste mettre des pics et de teindre les cheveux). Après la force de l’album c’est peut être ce qui m’a un peu dérangé, les collègues touchent à tout, piochent dans plein de genre et sont très diversifiés, mais du coup ça perd un peu en cohérence. Mais bête d’album je capte pourquoi il était aussi influant. Chat :
Punk at its best
London is calling, will you answer?
The song London Calling is one of the most iconic and I would say best punk songs. To me it embodies everything punk but is also not so far out there that it makes it unlistenable. So I was really excited about this album, but honestly the rest didn't hold up to that song. It kind of became more commercial, more rock, more subdued as it went on. I do like it but songs like The Right Profile and Lost in the Supermarket didn't have the edge I expect from punk music. This album was way better then the other one in the project, but not punk enough to make it a 5.
As alluded to on my review of The Clash’s first album a week ago, they are more complex and interesting than your standard punk band. I can’t say that this blows me away. It’s really cool and the songs are well written, but it feels like a bunch of songs that could be from any band. I’ll give it a 4 because it is better than most punk music.
I liked this a lot more than the last Clash album we had. It has more of a rock n roll sound with its punkness, and there’s a fun variety of songs and high energy on here. Good times listening!
Classic
Surprisingly good album for it's time. I was expecting the same old rock album but it becomes diverse in it's style throughout it's runtime. It's just a long album is my only complaint, clockin in at an hour and seven minutes.
80
London Calling is undeniably important, and I hear why it sits so high in the canon. It’s ambitious in a way that goes well beyond punk, pulling in reggae, ska, rockabilly, and straight-up pop instincts without losing its edge. This isn’t just a great pop record with attitude. It’s a band deliberately expanding the frame of what their music could hold. That said, I don’t love it with the near-religious intensity some people do. I admire it more than I’m emotionally attached to it. The range is impressive, the songwriting is strong, and the political and cultural intent feels real rather than performative. But as a full album experience, it doesn’t quite grab me by the collar or demand constant return listens. This lands as a clear four for me. It earns its reputation through scope, conviction, and influence, even if it doesn’t hit me on the deepest personal level. Essential to know, easy to respect, and very good to listen to. Just not untouchable.
Lot of fun to listen to. I love how diverse of an album it is. However, if London calls, I will NOT be picking up. It is a horrible city and we should stop pretending it's good just because it has lots of escape rooms and immersive experiences.
I recognized Lost In The Supermarket immediately and could only surmise that I’d heard it in Over The Hedge (2006) most likely covered by Ben Folds (I was right, I checked). And to think, I thought I only knew one The Clash song. Why is their most popular song worse than every song on London Calling? The only thing I didn’t like was how long it was. 4.5 stars
A punk record of many colors. There’s so much variety and so many bangers crammed into this thing. It just runs a bit too long. But I’ll always enjoy listening to this absolute classic.
Favorite songs: Jimmy Jazz & Wrong 'Em Boyo
Stranger things!
Better than I thought it was going to be. A double album from a “punk” band seems like a potential recipe for monotony, but the Clash are not your average punk band. The songs are SO good and these guys can actually play their instruments pretty well. I started wondering if they are even really a “punk” band about half way through. I think records like these probably sounded a lot more edgy when they came out, now they just kind of sound like classic rock - but GREAT classic rock.
Not as good as Rocket From the Crypt
I never listened to any Clash because Should I Stay or Should I go is terrible so this was a nice surprise.
Enjoyed this much more than I thought I would. Like how upbeat it is. Would listen again!
Good album
著名なパンクロックバンドの三枚目のアルバム。日本における青春パンクというジャンルのせいでパンクに対して偏見があって、あまり聞いてきていないのでこのアルバムは初聴だった。 最初期に第三世界の音楽の融合を高いレベルで成し遂げたという点では評価に値すると思うんだけど、これに影響を受けた凡百のくだらない音楽が頭をよぎる。
I don't think I've heard this all the way through before...Just brilliant
Ignoring the 'is this punk or not' arguments this album seems to have it all: social commentary (much of it still relevant), reggae, rockabilly, rock and, of course, punk attitude. As an album of its age it still stands the test of time.
Love this album. Now classic songs that are a treat for my ears.
Oddly enough got this album on the anniversary of Joe Strummer's death. Knew the incredible title track and a few other songs. Had plenty of exciting songs, wasn't as keen on the reggae/ska bits which diluted the album somewhat even if I could respect the genre-blending, but I still found it very enjoyable on the whole
Really good range of songs here, although a couple feel like they don't belong overall
This album feels like encountering a show in a random bus and it just fills you with joy so now you just forget how shitty was your day
i’m down for this cause THE CLASH.
loved it! listened a lot, will listen more
An evergreen lack of cognitive sync for me: I see the famous cover of London Calling and I think Punk. But this is Ska — perhaps the ur-Ska record. Truth be told, I get a little bored of it (and Ska in general) around the middle, but I respect the iconic status of the record and its influence.
Too long but other than that really good
I’ve never listened to this through before, but very familiar with many of the songs. Great singles, feels bloated on first listen, however I imagine it will massively grow on me
I like very fun
Great album but also (maybe) waaaay too overhyped
Such a gentle punk music. A bit long though.
My favourite album from "the big four" of early punk. If this album can even be called pure punk as it explores it's way to other genres. Ska, rock nroll, r&b, and maybe even jazz to some extent. Still it feels it still retains it's roots in themes that often can be found in Punk. This twist is what makes this record interesting. What I think makes the win for me on this album is the slight enhanced level of musical composition from the more simple punk.
Pretty good
I enjoyed this and it’s very out of my comfort zone.
Good, Train in Vain is an all time favorite
Standout tracks: London Calling Hateful Clampdown The Guns of Brixton Train in Vain (Stand by Me)
one of those albums where you just have to listen to atleast once in your life
4/5
This was great. Shockingly accessible. One of those albums I never listened to because I thought I knew what it would be. So glad to have finally given it a chance, and will be happy to spin it in the future.
I recognized from Gilmore Girl’s references. I like it!
alternative rock music from the united kingdom. it's a unique, and... certainly british take on the punk rock genre. societal expectations and cultural references are discussed throughout its runtime. it sometimes dives into a worldly sound that's pretty cool, and i bet it was cool back then. these guys are simply put... pissed. honestly it's a little irritating at times, but i respect the energy here.
a very influential sound from one of the most important british punk bands ever. the clash’s london calling is an ambitious blend of reggae, blues, and rockabilly. truly great.
The first half of this record was a little hit or miss for me, but this thing finished strong. A good handful of legitimately great songs, and a genuinely fun listen that I’m sure inspired a ton of my favorite bands. Best Track: Lost in the Supermarket
Very jazzy album, don’t really like the way he sings it’s too shouty. Overall though very good listen, lots of jamming which I like
Love it
i liked it!!
Amazing, wish I could do 4.5 stars bc overall a great album but there were a couple songs that were a little too corny for my taste
I know I’m wrong about the 4, but he said Harrisburg!
Enjoyed it, listened to it in its entirety.
I knew the singles from London Calling but didn’t realize I had never listened to the whole album. I was surprised how diverse the songs were.
LOVED! Great sound, just a classic. The only thing holding it back is that it felt really long at a certain point, and began to feel a bit samey. Favorite Track: London Calling
London Calling is such a titan of an album but it suffers from it's own success in a way a lot of the great art of that period does - everyone that came after wanted to make their shit sound the same, and a lot of them succeeded. The Clash were one of the first punk bands I connected with as a kid, and London Calling is a big part of that.
Excellent music from the jump, not many skips. The production is super crisp.
A favourite of my father's.
I mean, fantastic. Great stuff, hugely influential. Not in my rotation though, so 4
Some may think this is a bookend album and they would be wrong. The tracks between are like stash boxes; crack one open and you will find a treasure trove. The Clash explore many different genres and throw in instruments like the bongos, piano, organ, sax, and even a cheese grater to jazz it up. I like Strummer and Jones' drunken brit singing styles and Simonon's bass back up is stellar. The two hits are great but I think "Clampdown" takes top slot. Whole record is a blast with maybe only a couple that lag. Def list spot deserved with a 4.03 star rating.
I never realized how much London Calling was a departure for The Clash from their punk rock sound. The title track is such pop culture anthem that I figured the rest of the album just followed suit and stayed in the lane that they had carved out for themselves. I was pretty pleased that they mixed it up and sampled some other genres. The albums still carries the British swagger and accents that The Clash were known for, but its a refreshing take to include horns, rockabilly, ska beats and whatnot from a set of known punk rockers. I can see why this would have shook up the culture and how it remains relevant today. The songs are all approachable and hold up pretty well. Even at 65 minutes this remained enjoyable throughout. There's some fun cheeky subject matter (Lover's Rock) mix in and I've always been a big fan of Train In Vain. Glad I gave this a full listen after all these years as its a very deserved entry. 3.83 stars
Better than Coldplay
Definitely have to give a second listen.
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pretty decent
London Calling lived up to its hype! The Clash are a punk staple if there ever was one, and their style of punk is genuinely enjoyable and catchy. This album has good lyrics, and I love each of their political/protest songs. The Clash include a handful of covers and they do exactly what I love: they rearrange the song to make it way more theirs and punk. And finally, any time an artist makes a double album feel like a 35-minute album, I must give credit where it is due. Punk leans more towards fast, short songs, which helps the length, but I've heard plenty of short punk albums that drag on. But the Clash are more than punk and new wave, as I discovered. Multiple songs were reggae/ska! Punk isn't that far from reggae, all things considered, but I admired their delving into a different sound. I swear I heard a blues chord in "Train in Vain." The Clash aren't exactly known for their harmonies, but "Lost In The Supermarket" had harmonies that stood out. The genres, aided by the short length, songs of different topics, make this album so varied.
Man, nothing against hardcore punk and such, but I really love punk music when the band tries to do more than just make noise. And The Clash's "London Calling" is such a prime example of that. And while this is such a fantastic punk album, it's also so much more than a punk album. It is an early example of genres like new wave, ska, and post-punk. It's all over the place in the best way.
It’s a great record.
Great album. Love the variation across the spectrum from punk to alt-jazz to rock and even some soulful/bluesy influence.
Quite enjoyed it Alot of blue’s and jazz influences in this rock album The remaster is cleaned up pretty well and well mixed Wouldn’t actively listen to this kind of music but enjoyed my stay
This was good fun. For some reason I couldn't stop thinking about Tony Hawk Pro Skater while listening to this. The steady reggae beats in some of the songs just seem perfect for riding a skateboard through California. Idk. Just very fun, it was enjoyable to listen to and had me bopping along. I think it's a very well done album but it doesnt spark my interest to dive deeper... like it's not an album I'd keep going back to, but I'd definitely check out more of The Clash's albums now. That being said, I can appreciate the message behind their music and the contributions they made to the development of punk music. I can't figure out how to give half stars but I'd give this 3.5
I like this SO much more than their first album. They show a lot of versatility and seem pretty musically curious and proficient. This was a pleasant surprise. I really liked the ska/reggae tracks. If there was a spectrum where punk was on the left and new-wave on the right, this would be like at notch 3 (out of 10) on the left, which I like. Much further to the right and it wouldn't be as good IMO.
The first 4 star album of the challenge. Very good punk music. Actually enjoyable
A very very good punk album Tracks to Track: London Calling
A bit punk for my taste but I can appreciate it's a good album. Bonus for train in vain nostalgia
Classic album. Extremely well-executed, sonically varied, and lyrically great. Not a 5 because some songs are "dispensable".
Really great. Will listen again.
Best Track - "Train In Vain (Stand By Me)"
Very listenable in deed! Some great tracks on there but also some that I zoned out a bit to as well.
Only knew the big hits, the rest was not what I was expecting at all, but reading about it and listening through it, their transformation and growth really shines here. Not the most energetic listen, but good stuff all the way through
London Calling is possibly one of the greatest punk / rock albums of all time... now imagine editing it down by three to five songs to create what is certainly one of the greatest punk / rock albums of all time. This is the dilemma of The Clash.
It's punk, but in such a very different way. The lyrics and vocal styles are very punk, but instrumentation blurs the lines between punk and various other styles. A brass band is an incredible addition as it adds so much variance to what could be just another punk album. Songs are great and varied, ranging from pure punk to chill dancing beats. It's an enjoyable album, for sure.
I'll write more later
When your introduction to the Clash was Combat Rock, this comes as a pleasant shock. The first of the two records was such a rager that I was sorry I'd never heard it all the way through before (Hateful is especially charming) but it definitely started to drag by the end of side 3, so I have to knock off a point.
Really enjoyed this. Only ever heard snippets of this album. Nice to have a more relatable (British) album. You can hear all the inspiration to other bands in this. Could hear pulp, the cure and the liberties in a lot of this. Also lots of samples I didn’t even realise (special mention rizzle kicks who use revolution rock) Favourite song: Jimmy jazz
Pleasantly surprised by the variety here, given I only knew the title track previously. Clearly a more intelligent record than that indie banger would have you believe in the disco. 'Lost in the Supermarket' is so good. Can't believe this is 1979, definitely blurs the line between punk and post-punk. 'Lover's Rock' I really like. Wall to wall bangers.
The first few songs were great, the last few seemed kinda boring. I've definitely heard a few songs before. The music was good overall. I'm too tired to say more.
Refreshing, mainly because the last two weeks of albums I have received have constituted a huge slog. There’s a massive difference between what is on this album and many other recent entries on this list. Though they are steeped in punk, there’s a sophistication to this album that moves them way beyond their contemporaries. The songs are generally catchy, but more importantly, they certainly are well constructed. I really enjoyed Lost In the Supermarket and Train In Vain the best. An excellent album
This is what Elvis Costello wishes he sounded like. Still not a fan of the weird British punk singing voice, but the songs themselves were all very good for the most part. There were so many songs on this album with a majority being good but some misses. Really liked the variety on here from different styles. Low, surprising 4
Love this album!
classic. fun album too - not what I expected overall.
Great
Undoubtedly a legendary album and I wish I could give it 5 stars, but some tracks are a bit mid. 8/10 Favourite track: The Guns of Brixton
Saw them with The Who at the LA Coliseum in ‘82. Joe Strummer worked very hard to make it in the business.
Always fun
Had only heard a couple of the hits from the clash and had a lot of fun with this. Really enjoyed it
I had listened to this album once in my teens at the recommendation of my dad. It didn’t stick at the time, but I really like it now. I was really into ska in high school, so I can see why my dad thought I would like this. Most of the reggae and ska influenced songs come in the back half of the album, and I don’t think I had the attention span to make it that far at 17. Even today, my only point dock is for the length of the album. There’s definitely fat to be trimmed here.
Loved it
Great
A classic album
Rv
Super fun
So many different sounds in this album, blending genres on every track and doing it well. Quite and enjoyable listen
Classic, I already know some songs, didnt realise how funky they were, getting specials vibes, Rizzle Kicks used a sample from one of the songs, never knew that.
I love this type of sound!! This is probably more a 3.75 but it’s a cool punkish new wave
What a totally unique album for its time. This record ushered in the era of (and really, the fusion of,) punk rock, ska, and even funk. Highly influential, and stylistically groundbreaking, The Clash cover all sorts of topics, always keeping you on your toes and anticipating what’s coming next.
Every single track on this album is fantastic, there are no skips. 4.5⭐
I don’t I’m going to end up giving any of these albums less than 4 stars…
Pretty cool stuff not super moving personally. Great stuff if you like the genre 4/5?
Full of bangers
Just a hit after hit after hit. I like this album very, very much. It's one star short because it's not one of THE albums for me.
I’m generally not a big fan of the genre (punk, rockabilly) outside of its often clever or comedic stabs at pop culture - blame probably lies with Fred Armison and all those funny in your face punk skits on SNL in early 2000s. This said this album is a lot of fun and portrays a wide range of musical styles. Not my favorite type of music but my favorite version of it. 4/5
Post war punk.
This is their most energetic sound and thats why I like it the most out of their albums. The first 2 songs are just completely nuts. Wild, fast and banging all the way through. Rudie Can't Fail is one of my fav Clash songs because they take a genre I don't usually like that much (Ska Punk) and make it sound so fun. Lost in the Supermarket is so beautiful and dreamy, something I wouldn't usually exlect from them but it works. And the Guns of Brixton is such a classic. Duch an interesting and odd rhythm, super creative, and it's one of their most dense songs lyrically. I always thought the 2nd half of the album was a bit weaker than the first, but honestly it's still pretty good. The wealest song is actually probably Jimmy Jazz from the 2st half. Not bad but just kinda not my tempo. Great album, don't really see it as one of the best punk albums of all time tho
I really like the first song/title track. A marvellous start to a marvellous album. I love the noise in 'Brand New Cadillac'. Impossible to sit still during 'Jimmy Jazz'. The rest of the songs are also very good! Punky!
I kind of like this one, except for the length. The variety was nice to hear from the Clash.
London Calling is so much better than the other songs on the album. They're still good songs, but just not as good as the single.
I think it is uneven, but the best songs are bangers. 4 stars
4.5
Finally!!
Klæsssik. Digge dette albumet, fekk øynene opp for the guns of brixton.
Mér fannst þetta skemmtilega upbeat plata og eins og sum lögin væru svolítið poppskotin
Miiiihiklu betri en frumraun þeirra. Fjölbreytt og ég fíla það!
1 connue 1 super Top
- Lyrical depth - Political and societal themes No amé todas las canciones, pero tiene muy buenas
I can't listen to the Clash all the time everyday, but when I'm in the mood they hit the spot. When I think of a band with edge and character the Clash are one of them that come to mind. So influential and unique, even 45 years later. There is no mistaking them when they come on the radio, which is way more than I can say about 99% of the bands making music nowadays. London Calling isn't my favorite Clash album, but I'm not complaining either!
There is so much to love here. So many great tracks, but... It is really long, they could have dropped half of these and had a clear 5/5 album, but they didn't. It's still fun and good and interesting and diverse, but not everything is fantastic.
4/5 Pretty good and would let the album play on a roadtrip. Feels like good background/midground noise. Not music I would blast but would definitely listen to if I wanted to be in a good mood :) Good listen overall!
This album has it all... in both style and quality. There's punk influence.. reggae... blues... rock, etc. There's classics... hidden gems... and time wasters. Overall, I know I'm coming back to the full album at some point, but I may skip a track here and there.
7.5/10 Highlights: London Calling The Guns of Brixton Lost in the Supermarket The Card Cheat Brand New Cadillac Spanish Bombs Wrong 'Em Boyo
What can be said about The Clash that hasn’t already been said a thousand times? This album is the sound of a band evolving. They took their punk rock roots and pushed beyond them, folding in blues, reggae, and straight-up rock ‘n’ roll. It came out of a period of writer’s block and frustration, but also of reinvention—changing how they worked as a group. The result feels alive, restless, and fearless. It’s tight. It’s good. I put it on and ended up listening to it three times in a row without even realizing it, because the flow is that seamless.
A punk band that can write and play their instruments. This album is also varied in the pace, ambiance, instrumentation, and mood of the songs. Punk does need to all be noise and a lot of “f you’s”. Real punk is intelligent.
Classic and great
Talk about album openers! Obviously an iconic track, but I don't think I've ever heard the rest of the album before. Which is mortifying, given my whole thing. Not crazy about Jimmy Jazz, but the rest of the album is solid.
Beaucoup de fun. Tout un mélange d'influences. Plusieurs tounes vraiment solides et une coupe ordinaires qui étirent un peu trop la durée totale.
A high, energetic punk rock from the 70s. This actually entertained me as I am exposed to many kinds of influences like reggae, rock and Jazz. Despite the first song not being as strong. I still manage to stick around with the rest of the songs and all I can say is that the prominent guitar solos in this album is catchy and vibrant. I would love to play one of their songs on a guitar. The use of strong beat rhythm and their major tonal makes me hooked throughout their album. Additionally, I love the switch ups in this album as they explore different genres. This is exemplified in track 7 with their Jazz influence along with track 11 as they change their style from a 60s style similar to Frank Sinatra into a more blues kind of rhythm The highlight in this album was both the conclusion and the prominent guitar in this album. With their charismatic drive in terms of their strong repetitive rhythm and the way they utilize different style of music for punk. I've enjoyed listening to it, I even liked a few songs from them as they are easy to follow and actually nostalgic for me.
Jaunty, extremely varied, yet still a tiny bit polished. Punk for the common man. I enjoyed the backing harmonies, the different genres infused and woven within the album, and of course, the energy that The Clash always bring. A long album in my world, I surprisingly wasn't tired of it by the last song. It helps that there are many short songs. Multiple clocking in under 2 minutes. And unlike a lot of classic rock albums, I could tell when one song ended and another began. Is it on the nose? 100%. There's no deeper meaning in most of these songs than the chorus, which typically matches the title of the song. But it's also easy to listen to in that way. No big brain needed. Just enjoyment.
Could use an edit, but there are a lot of highs and they’re really great. It’s a wonder how The Clash is able to sound so angry and so joyous at the same time, and their pop instincts are impeccable.
Was really surprised about how much good writing is under the punk vibe. Started thinking it would be a 2 but ended up being a 4
Des bons morceaux, des moins bons morceaux. Du rock/punk à l’ancienne bien réalisé
One of my fav albums by one of my fav bands
Genre: New Wave This is probably the 6th time I’ve listened to this, and the closest I’ve got to “getting” it. The Clash pull every single move out of the hat (so we thought, check “Sandinista” for the redux), and while it’s hit-or-miss, it’s very interesting to hear them try so many styles. I don’t know if I *love* this album, but I enjoyed this listen more than I have before. Lot of great deep cuts, but the singles fucking CRANK. 4/5
Another classic