Reviews (page 10 of 14)
I have no idea what these blokes are saying, but I like their style!
avarage
Cool band, not a huge fan of the music
I didn’t know I really liked the clash
It was fine. It's no London Calling or Combat Rock.
Well it's The Clash innit
Het is best goed, maar je kan ook horen dat dit hun eerste album is. Het is niet echt heel bijzonder ofzo. Goed, maar niet bijzonder
When I think of punk music, I think of The Clash. Not a huge fan of punk, but at least it's short.
Not too shabby.
A good collection of fast punks songs. Lots of energy, some standout hits, and a lot that sounded similar. Overall- good album
became more polished but this raw attack is great.
I'm not a huge Clash fan, but respect the shit out of them for their place in music history. This record is decent - some great foot stomping rock and roll! I have my new anthem, "I'm so bored with the USA". Thank you, Clash. Need more of this folk/punk in our world. No classics on this record, but still great to hear.
Set the stage for punk rock.
I remember this one coming out
Pretty good.
was not a bad listen
Solid album, can see how it inspired future punk albums
Loved a few songs and can see how it inspired alot of the music I listen today Fave track: police and thieves
Ok but definitely not the only band that matters.
honestly the album was kinda lame but police and thieves cover was a nice surprise
It’s fine
Which one?
Not my style, but not bad
The Clash at their most simple, missing their extra pizzazz that they gained later on. Solid real punk, but still The Clash in their essence.
Yeah this is fine, it's listenable. Maybe even four stars?
Classic punk which you’d really enjoy if you were super into it, not much deviation from the formula so imo a bit generic but can’t lie I was bopping my head a bit. Good for my clash lore but they did much better later
Nice remastering.
I enjoyed today's album.
Punk had to start somewhere. It's probably unfair to judge this so harshly /because/ so many better albums followed it, but this isn't really that interesting. There are two dozen albums I would pick to listen to before this one, but I'm glad I've spun it at least once
They are a great band but I'll admit my favourite Clash songs are probably the more polished later tracks (e.g. Rock the Casbah). For punk I prefer Buzzcocks, the Damned, even the Pistols.
6.5 /10 - whilst it was a well regarded album at the time, I feel that the Clash's debut album falls short of what the band are truly capable of. There are some well-written and catchy hooks. However, the entire album feels somewhat like a generic 70s punk album, and not reflective of the talent of Mick Jones
Like the anarchist lyrics Love the high energy Production not the most clear or interesting The album is relentless Police and thieves and janie Jones are the best tunes on the album Great composition As a whole not bad preferred it on the second listen
energetic, youthful punk rock full of the countercultural zeitgeist of the landscape from which they emerged. it feels like it could have been elevated even further to be truly incredible.
‘twas okay. another non offensive album. pretty short too. i like britpop! 3/5.
Solid punk album overall!
Not nearly as good as London calling but nothin wrong with it
Not my favourite from The Clash, sorry.
Loved a few songs and can see how it inspired alot of the music I listen today Fave track: police and thieves
A good album to listen to whilst cleaning out the storeroom at work. Bad music for making love. Good music for running, power walking and preparing to punch your most privileged friend in the face. Bad music for driving (my £100 speeding ticket will confirm). Good or bad in and of itself? Somewhere in between.
American punk: I am sarcastic and I hate capitalism British punk: England is the worst place in the known universe
liked it.
Quite a surprise here. I'd never listened to this for some reason, but it's clearly more Sex Pistols than the Clash I know and love. Still good, but the band was a work in progress.
kinda repetitive, not really my thing
Helt solid album. Vissa kivoga spår
I like the abrupt stops on the songs, didn't think id enjoy it but me likey. some songs surprisingly spacy sounding for the classic rock sounds of the time. very British wanna shag miss down at the pub and watch the footy up the rah abosh. favourite songs: career opportunities. protex blue. Garageland.
I did not expect to enjoy this album. Loved the Britishness.
Good
I can see how it is influential. Didn’t hate it. Would be ok never hearing it again.
I know that this would be a perfect album to some other person but for me the songs are just too similar to one another and lack depth.
Hmmm, this was not as exciting as I expected! I love London Calling and Give ‘Em Enough Rope, but this just didn’t tickle me like I wanted it to. I can totally appreciate however, that this would have been quite something when it arrived on the scene!
Historically significant, musicaly... not so much. Still ok tho. ⭐⭐⭐
A great introduction to The Clash and an album that goes a significant way to defining a genre, but it is not their definitive work. They are mostly at their best on the tracks that come in at 2 minutes or less in length. The lengthier songs at the end of the record don’t have the same amount of power to them, an element of their craft they clearly master on later LPs.
I can see liking this as a young person from Britain. It's totally fine punk, which is more about the message than the music. The message of this isn't relevant to my time or place. I have my own punk albums from my youth that I will always love.
So glad these lads walked so that punk could fuck shit up for real
Dit voelt als punk, maar tegelijk is het vrij toegankelijk. Het stemgebruik is stereotype, maar we hebben wel gekker voor onze plaat gehad. De muziek is zelfs wat catchy (cq voelt soms wat simpel). Het is zeker niet doorgeproduceerd. Het plaatje schijnt in enkele weken de hele molen doorlopen te hebben. Maar het lijkt toch of ze binnen die tijd er wel iets van wilden maken. Dus wellicht is mijn punk-gevoel onterecht. Dat geschreven hebbende, kan ik er ook niet meer van maken dan dat het makkelijk weg luistert. Ik mis wel iets zorgt voor het onderscheid. 2,5 ster
Het debuut van The Clash, nadat we eerder al London Calling hebben gehad. Ik schreef daarbij dat dat album wat volwassener aanvoelde. Daar zijn ze dan vrij snel naar toe gegaan. Dit album is wat rauwer, al is de punk nog steeds best toegankelijk. Het doet me wat denken aan the Ramones. Ter vergelijking heb ik gelijk erna maar London Calling op gezet, om het verschil te ervaren. En dat is zeker meer een popgeluid, de ruwe randjes van punk zitten er af en toe nog in, maar het is (nog) toegankelijker. Het meest punk van the Clash zijn wat mij betreft toch de hoezen, want ik vind de muziek verder best braaf. Aangezien ik London Calling toch iets beter vind, ga ik voor dit album voor een 3. Al had ik ook best een 4 kunnen geven, maar ik zit nu eenmaal in een zure periode.
Raucous, loud and so in your face it hurts. A pretty decent debut, though I can't help comparing this with the later efforts of 'London Calling' or 'Sandinista'. I wish I could love this album as much as I do these two, but man do so many of these songs sound so similar. Best Tracks: - I'm So Bored With USA - White Riot Worst Tracks: - London's Burning Rating: 6/10
Ret luksus. Kunne godt overveje at købe pladen.
Great album, but not my favorite clash album. That is obviously London Calling.
As much as I love The Clash at their best, this just wasn't hitting right.
solid punk album,
More raw than London Calling, not that that’s ALWAYS a good thing, but it’s nice to get that rough-around-the-edges Clash from time to time, especially early on
It’s ok. Not really my type of thing. But I still like that the entire album is around the same big topic. And for some reason.. I really like listening to the “cheat cheat” song. Especially the two cheat cheat. fun.
i really respect The Clash, and I think its amazing that they were able to have as impactful of a record by only spending $4,000 on it to record. thats pretty amazing. that being said, this record sounds like a $4,000 record. which is absolutely fine for a 70's punk album. its cool, its edgy, and it scratches a certain itch. however, I am not one for the punk scene much. emo pop punk... now we're talking. i give it a three out of the respect that I have for the clash and their influence, but in terms of me going back to listen to it, it probably gets close to a 2.
Had much more of the punk sound I was expecting that we didn’t get on London Calling, which I enjoyed. What’s odd is that even though it’s more of what I initially wanted out of the clash, I prefer their sound from later in their career. Still a solid listen
A really good punk album, but still not that rememberable. I think I would really be into The Clash if I was around when this was coming out. There is so much else out there nowadays that this doesn't really standout like I'm sure it did in the 70's.
Nice
Incomprehensible shouting and the guy has an annoying lisp. Rest is good though
I am aware and understand the significance of The Clash in the punk genre, but I never fully get into their albums. It’s a fine listen that thankfully isn’t too long in the tooth.
Pretty good. As a debut album you can hear a lot of things that become more defined with their later work. I liked this. 3.5/5 Probably will listen again
Decent. Probably give it 2 and a half stars. Only a few songs captured my attention. Hate and war, police and thieves and garage band. London calling definitely better. Would listen again.
Can appreciate it for a one time listen, but really dislike the Clash all around. Color me hater.
Unfortunately so far off from London Calling but not awful. Went in with high expectations because I loved London Calling.
Classic punk music. Incredibly influential. As with a lot of albums not something I would listen to in my free time, but can hear the quality and influences. Stand-outs: Police and Thieves, Janie Jones, London's Burning
This album was a fun look at the historical roots of the Clash in the height of the Punk Origination Movement. A lot of it sounded like the punk you would expect, and then Police & Thieves drops. The beats change, the tempo slows and the Clash as we know them begin. Honestly, I don’t have a lot to say on this album. I’d listen again. It was neither overly memorable nor immediately forgettable. It sits right in a good pocket.
I liked the vibes and energy but I didn't love the music. The vocals especially felt bland
Album but it really just sounds like rock that’s a little bit harder
Gillar egentligen inte the clash. Vet inte hur jag ska betygsätta.... Kluven Påminner en del om Ramones... Men rätt ok faktiskt!
I'm so bored with the USA is still so fucking relevant it ended up on one of my playlists.
I mean it’s the clash, but I’m not a punk boy. But it’s nice to listen while doing something else
More listenable than the Ramones, less interesting than early XTC. Bonus points for leaning into the accent hard
Good album. Fun listen.
I really love Joe Strummer's voice. As far as punk albums go, this is as good as it gets for me. I like later Clash much more, but this is still pretty all right.
Love punk rock and this band set the standard!
Another well known all time album I hadn't listened to before. Feels like a pretty smooth transition in some ways from The Who album yesterday, albeit 12 years later. Tracks are short, snappy, catchy, and full of swagger and attitude. I do very much appreciate this album's impact on the music world at the time, and it still holds up listening for the first time in 2025. I still don't find myself gravitating much to punk music, especially when the musicianship remains rather pedestrian on a skill level, in no disrespect to the gigantic accomplishment and impact on music this album was. Of course, I'm a band geek, so I've always gravitated towards the chops rather than the swagger of a musical performance, but I will say that ratio has leveled out a bit as time goes on. Punk rockers would probably kick my ass for saying it, but I prefer the "punk" sound more through the lens of bands like The Police and early XTC, and the punk influence on the thrash metal of the 80s.
I am also Bored with the USA
Very innovative for the time, i can where the Ramones got their style from.
3/5 pretty good but I don't really like punk rock
Meh
a strong debut album. pretty sure I haven’t listened to most of these b-sides before. “Deny” is a new-to-me standout track.
Not super into this style, i guess it's just a bit too on the nose and not heavy enough. Police and Thieves is a decent track but otherwise I got bored and skipped through it. 5.5/10
I wouldn’t say this is as good as some of their classic hits, but it was alright
Favorite Track: I'm So Bred With The USA
A great album to rock out too. Would have been great to hear live at a dingy bar with a bad sound system and sticky floor.
Not as good as I want it to be more of a fashion statement than a great musical effort.
Quite samey but good still
I like punk. I like The Clash. This record is fine. 3/5
Clash debut
It was alright. They all sound pretty similar and nothing stands out but it’s not bad.
I wrote a whole thing about overproduction but it's not worth the effort again
not a big fan of punk, but liked them in London Calling better. Favorite track: white riot other picks: Janie jones, police and thieves
Pretty solid
Not the worst clash album
See: Dewey Cox (Walk Hard) coke fueled punk era. Great intro to a punk reggae amalgam. Last 3 tracks really begin to show their depth that will be noticed on future albums.
Extremely ok
What Grant said about someone saying I don’t mind this but it’s not my preference
Never really gravitated to punk. My theory is that since it is less mainstream, I don't have as many cultural touchpoints to reference back to like other genres. I'm just not as familiar with the intricacies beyond some of the band names and the general sound. That said, I played this while working out and enjoyed the energy. As another commenter wrote: "This is the music I don't mind listening to between the music I want to listen to."
Good old school punk. Sung in the punk vocal stylings which seem to be love or hate with no in between. For me i liked it, but this album didn't seem to have many "hits" but definitely set the tone for the Clash explosion. Love the cover of Police and Thieves. Love the bass tone throughout. 3.5/5
Interesting but not my usual thing
6/10. Not as amazing as I would have expected. Very typical garage band sound and not very musically interesting. But not terrible.
this list screams at me 'YOU WILL LEARN TO LOVE ALL SUBGENRES OF BRITISH ROCK', and luckily sometimes they are right.
Pretty ok, but I didn’t find it that memorable.
really good
London's Burning is good, the rest meh. Its not bad, and Punk, especially early Punk just isnt my thing. Overall its okay.
I am not a fan of punk in general… but The Clash wrote some good songs punk or not. But it’s still punk at the end of the day and a 3 is all I’m willing to give it
Definitely more rough and ready than the last clash album we had, in a good way. The reggae side of things meshes a bit better with the punk too. I'd say this album is better than London calling but that the song London calling is far better than anything on here, so it all averages out to about the same.
[3.5]
ok
Janie Jones - 9/10 Remote Control - 6.5/10 I‘m so Bored with the U.S.A - 8/10 White Riot - 8.5/10 Hate & War - 4.5/10 What‘s My Name - 4.5/10 Deny - 5/10 London‘s Burning - 8/10 Career Opportunities - 6/10 Cheat - 6/10 Protex Blue - 7/10 Police & Thieves - 7.5/10 48 Hours - 7/10 Garageland - 6.5/10
Love the Clash, but this album was pretty ho-hum Punk Rock.
Great album, although I think it kind of pales in comparison to London Calling. Very much like a Ramones album. Good but repetitive at times.
custom_rating:7.5
-different from the more straightforward 80s rock I’ve heard from The Clash (and by that I mean the Two songs I had heard by them until now) -honestly I really liked it though! maintained a consistent energy level and held my interest pretty much all the way to the end. thank you punk rock and post rock -Favorites are I’m So Bored With The USA and London’s Burning
Just good bit of punk, not a gratuitously long album either
Brit punk (shouted vocals, basic guitar riffs, not-so-great production). It's...um...energetic...and apparently influential, but I'm not sure why people get so hyped up about it... Highlights: "White Riot" (stereotypical old school punk but it's okay), "London's Burning" (kind of a good groove, precursor to "London Calling"), "Career Opportunities" (Green Day owes a debt to this song...)
I think this thing has caught onto the fact that I like The Clash. I've gotten this one and London Calling and have enjoyed both of them. I already own Combat Rock on CD, maybe I'll add these two to the collection as well. "Hate & War" and "Remote Control" are two favorites.
Not too shabby
Good for punk.
cool and raw songs sound alike after a while
Not bad!
Struggle to get into classic punk. But it’s just so nice? And pleasant? Lyrics aside everything is so bouncing and major. Love the energy and what this album represented to the era
It sure is British punk.
1. Hate & war 2. What’s my name 3. White riot I did quite enjoy the album, although some of the songs sounded the same. Definitely had some bangers though.
The first song was an absolute jam, the rest were pretty same same to me, although I really liked the energy. A solid 3.5.
3.0
Stor indflydelse på punk-rock. Inspireret green day og U2 med politiske tekster. Det var ikke lige mig i dag. Sikkert worth at give et relisten senere tidspunkt.
The usual stabby stolen punk sound with solid gold hooks and a few interesting sonic twists and turns along the way. The guitar sound here is hard to argue with. However, I have trouble with this much testosterone and all of the disingenuous middle class whinging (Did Waitrose run out of profiteroles, lads?). Difficult to fully commit really.
Pönkhljómsveit sem kann á hljóðfæri er eins og kúabóndi sem er grænkeri. Alveg vel hugsanlegt en samt mjög skrítið en Clash er einmitt það. Hljómsveitin togar pönk upp á betri stað. Myndi gefa þrjár og hálfa en toga niður í þrjár því ég er ekki svo mikill pönkari
White riot, London burning and janie jones stand outs
This was okay, not my thing though. Wouldn't relisten
Le premier album des Clash, n'est pas fait pour être "aimé" au sens confortable du terme. C'est un document, un témoignage, c'est le son du béton froid, des allocations chômage et de l'ennui qui suinte des murs d'une Angleterre en pleine déliquescence. C'est une agression sonore, les guitares de Jones et Strummer sont des lames de rasoir qui découpent des riffs urgents et minimalistes, la basse de Simonon est un coup de matraque dans les gencives et la batterie de Topper Headon (même s'il arrive un peu après la bataille initiale) a la précision d'une émeute. Ce disque ne caresse pas dans le sens du poil, il te chope par le col et te secoue jusqu'à ce que tu comprennes que la partie de plaisir est terminée. Pour moi, qui ai grandi avec le post-punk, ce disque est une sorte d'Ancien Testament. Il contient en germe toute la noirceur et la colère qui allaient infuser des groupes comme Joy Division, mais sans le recul poétique. Ici, c'est le premier degré, le cri primal. Ce qui a toujours fait la différence entre The Clash et les Sex Pistols, à mes yeux, c'est que les Pistols, c'était le chaos pour le chaos. Un "No Future" ricanant et autodestructeur, c'était un cul-de-sac. The Clash, même à leurs débuts les plus féroces, avaient une conscience, une intelligence politique derrière la rage. "White Riot" n'est pas qu'un appel à tout casser, c'est un constat social. "Career Opportunities" est d'une ironie mordante sur le futur qu'on propose à la jeunesse. C'est là que le groupe s'élève au-dessus de la mêlée. Ils ne se contentent pas de dire "merde", ils expliquent pourquoi. Et puis il y a cette ouverture d'esprit incroyable, cette fameuse reprise de "Police & Thieves" de Junior Murvin. Intégrer du reggae, le son des immigrés jamaïcains, dans un album punk en 1977, c'était un acte politique et musical d'une force inouïe. Ça montrait déjà que leur horizon était plus large que la simple ruelle de Camden. Alors, pourquoi ce 3/5, si ce disque est si fondamental ? Justement parce qu'il est fondamental. C'est un monument et les monuments, c'est impressionnant, c'est indispensable à la compréhension de l'Histoire, mais ce n'est pas toujours très confortable à habiter. Cet album est tellement ancré dans son époque qu'il en devient parfois une pièce de musée. Une pièce de musée électrique, dangereuse et fascinante, mais une pièce de musée quand même. Il capture un instant T avec une perfection foudroyante, mais il peine parfois à s'extraire de cet instant pour atteindre l'intemporel. L'urgence prend le pas sur la mélodie, le message prime sur la nuance. C'est un disque nécessaire, mais ce n'est pas forcément un disque vers lequel je reviens pour le simple plaisir de l'écoute, contrairement à leur chef-d'oeuvre absolu, "London Calling", qui a su transcender son époque pour devenir universel. Le premier Clash est un album que l'on respecte plus qu'on ne l'écoute en boucle. Il a la beauté agressive d'une photo de reportage de guerre. On admire la force du propos, on est saisi par sa vérité, mais on ne l'accroche pas forcément au-dessus de son lit. La note de 3/5, finalement, c'est ça : la reconnaissance d'une importance historique capitale, d'une énergie fondatrice irremplaçable, mais aussi l'aveu qu'en termes de plaisir d'écoute pur, le groupe fera bien, bien mieux par la suite. C'est un disque essentiel pour comprendre le punk, pour comprendre le rock, pour comprendre The Clash. Mais c'est aussi le son d'un groupe qui apprend à maîtriser sa propre puissance. Une puissance qui deviendra absolument terrassante deux ans plus tard. Il fallait en passer par là. C'est une étape, mais quelle putain d'étape !
It was fun for sure. The Clash's vocalist sometimes gets on my nerves lolol. He sounds the exact same on most songs lol. The rhythms are fun tho, all the songs are short with no fluff, and quite enjoyable. Liked Songs: "Remote Control" , "I'm so Bored with the U.S.A." , "White Riot" , "Hate & War" , "London's Burning" , "Career Opportunities" , "Protex Blue"
Not my favorite from these guys but “I’m So Bored With the USA” is a whole thesis statement
The first song is in a foreign language. Every song sounds the same except their cover of Police & Thieves.
Does not deserve to be on this list, but is not bad. Police & Thieves was a nice discovery.
point0.
Nice.
2.5 stars
Undecided if I'll seek out again or not. Has some great moments but plods in places too
It was cohesive but not my cup of tea. Fav songs: I’m so bored with the U.S.A. Deny and Garageland.
нормалек, вайбово. но ни одна песня не зацепила тут, есть у них песни и получше.
Es ist ein Album.
Its fine, I think if this is the only clash album on here then it's fine, but I don't understand it's inclusion if you have london calling or combat rock on here. Grandfather punk!
After a while everything here starts sounding the same as they chew their way through the songs in their angry, choppy style. This isn't really my thing but it was OK.
Some more of The Clash. Good overall, but forgettable.
Proof that yelling, guitar riffs, and chaos can actually be catchy
This album is very different than what people generally think of when they think 70s music. It's not really my taste, though, and was honestly fairly boring to me. Very rough around the edges. I appreciate the contributions to later music, though.
Ciertamente un disco que sobrevive gracias a su influencia. Es un registro histórico de esos cuyas vibraciones aún pueden sentirse en la música popular. Pero no puedo dejar de sentir que "había que estar ahí" o tal vez que mientras más lejos estamos menos repetible es. Es directo y urgente como buen primer disco y de sonido inmaduro también. Las piezas están ahí, descubririamos más tarde.
fuck yes! this is their debut so i get why its included but "give em enough rope" and "london calling" are better imo. If London Calling isnt recommended imma be so butthurt.
decently fun punk album with moments of flair, not too much to be said
I wish I could spell garage like they pronounced it because it would give this “review” a little razzle-dazzle! But sadly I can’t, the album was cool but I’m not moved beyond that. Songs are catchy head boooing records tho
Some catchy tunes but I found myself skipping through others.
Based! This is good, as far as punk goes, not generally my favourite genre, but the clash has something about them.
Definitely iconic but often times too hectic
classic clash
This was fun, but not too memorable
Didnt listen cos i got distracted
Nice short, straight-foreward tracks in best "The Clash"- manner with a weaker B-side. favourite: "White Riot" 3,5
This makes me terribly nostalgic. I remember hearing this album, and others like it, through the walls from my brother's room, and similar sounds when hanging around while his band practiced. I was a tiny little thing hanging around with a bunch of scary looking punks. So, I'm biased as this puts me in an automatic good mood. It isn't The Clash's best, but is still full of all the stuff that makes them great.
100% not what I was expecting based off the wiki info. Kinda into it at first but then it got annoying, especially the last song. Probably wouldn’t listen again but giving a 3 as it’s got such a unique sound.
divertidim mas possivelmente nunca mais irei ouvir por ser primeira geração (sou leite com pera)
It's like kerplunk before dookie except twenty years before that
Alright
Sounds like the Ramones but just a tad more British. Great length.
6/10 - It was alright. I liked police and thieves a good bit but the rest was just ok.
Later
Dette var sikkert edgy og banebrytende når det kom ut, men nesten 50 år senere høres det bare koselig ut for min del. At dette var en av de første store punkplatene gjør sikkert at alle andre har kopiert det, så jeg opplever det som litt forutsigbart og ensformig nå. Det er fortsatt god s, men vet det kommer bedre Clash-plater senere!
It was ok
This record wasn’t as good as London Calling, I still liked what they were doing here for the most part. You can tell they were still figuring out their sound, but it still has that iconic hard rock sound that I enjoy.
There's some good here, but they don't really come into their own until later.
listening
some good ol classic punk but I cant say I love it
The Clash's debut album is good, but suffers alot of issues. First of all, the guitar tone in the many of the songs is awful. Way too much treble and distortion, taking away from what the guitarist is actually playing. And, the majority of the album is flat, with no contrast between songs until the last 3 tracks. The album is fun though. It's catchy, and I can imagine getting drunk and belting the lyrics with a concert of people. Low 3/5.
Little wanky
That's not my taste in music - But ok
Was skeptical but I enjoyed this
Very punk. Actually listenable which was a pleasant surprise
amugy jokis punk de az van h igy egyben szamomra kicsit sok es repetitiv kene bele valami kis zsuzzsss meg:) szoval szamonkent jo de egyben nembirnam sokat hallgatni legjobb szam sztem: whats my name 10/6
Solid punk record. Quite enjoyable even though I recognized zero songs from this album.
These guys are heralded in the music world, but when I hear them it just isn't exciting for me. It's just standard post-punk rock with heavy British accents singing lyrics. It's fine occasionally.
Strong songwriting and instrumentals. The vocals aren't my favorite style but I still enjoyed it and would go back to a few songs on this record.
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Enjoyable punk rock album 3.5 stars
Клэш и Клэш. Лучшая песня - White Riot.
I guess it is an album to listen to before you die, and perhaps their seminal album but they have better in their catalogue. Fingers crossed for London Calling.
It was okay, can see why people really like it, but isn’t for me.
actually a good rock album
Overall decent album, good instrumentals dragged down by the jarring and unpleasant vocals.
Meh 45/100
I really like a few songs by The Clash, this album is full of ones I would consider pretty mid.
A fun album and just nonstop energy start to finish. I wouldn’t listen to this sub-genre of rock all the time but it’s a great change of pace.
The Clash
Not completely up to their highest standards, but everyone has to start somewhere. The sound is definitely already there in this debut.
Punk albums sound so dated now, but The Clash were always one of the more accomplished punk bands. I particularly liked their cover of "Police & Thieves", which is a good indicator for the direction that lead guitarist Mick Jones would take when he formed Big Audio Dynamite after being sacked.
Es ist ein Album.
The Clash var et rigtig godt punkband, men de er endnu bedre når de ikke spiller klassisk punk.
Nice album with a pretty solid foundation for the future classics.
Despite loving London Calling, I just never went into the rest of The Clash's discography. Pretty much what I was expecting, though, in a good way.
I think I prefer the later Clash, when they're starting to incorporate more wide ranging musical influences; not always successfully, but they sound pretty one dimensional here. This is an okay early, shout-y punk album but I want more from life than that I think.
Hard to believe that a just a few years earlier music sounded completely different. These guys definitely changed the scene…and not really for the better.
Great to listen too again after so many years, the music is ok. But the word and the message of the songs don't stand up in today's world. Great band, but had their time
I mean it was alright...
Better than most punk albums so far, but I don't think I'm going to rush out and buy it. I'm okay sticking with London Calling.
Always great to listen to the Clash. 3.75
11/14/24. No nonsense punk rock right here. In your face and classic.
Credevo fosse un po' più ribelle.
3/5 London Calling is better. This is a bit rough around the edges.
punk rock
classic punk
I enjoy The Clash. Melodic, rhythmic punk…not some noise with screaming. I was not familiar with this album or these songs. Despite that, I did enjoy it. Good stuff.
Not the best of the bunch
A great start to who would become one of Punk's most iconic bands. Doesn't quite capture the best of their sounds though, they needed to start here to get there
This is The Ramones but more poppy and listenable.
Maybe more impressive in its day, but not bad
朋克摇滚，一种流行的吵（？）
Sonido muy característico de The Clash pero ninguna canción se destaca realmente.
I was late to the Clash party. I did hear Big Audio Dynamite and thought it was a steaming pile of shit so didn't look back to where it came from. I know this is peak music for some but I'm just not in love with it. Good not great. But a lot better than B.A.D.
Ok
It's good fun, it's punk, it's The Clash. Fave: Janie Jones
Lekker punk albumpje, ondanks dat ik (nu nog) weinig punk luister!
Repetitive sound with a couple songs to be outstanding
Classic clash sounds like angry young boys but with some melody and attempt at song writing. I know: I’m so bored with the usa, police and thieves
Ian Rubbish taking the mic on this one (for Fred Armisen fans). Solid enough punk record but the Clash would put out better records in their future. Still solid and fun. Janine Jones, Cheat and London's Burning are all pretty good. Gets a little old to me after awhile but it may be that I'm just used to the clash's greatest hits/records over their more straightforward punk rock beginnings.
That ain’t London calling, but not many albums are
Interesante primer disco. No tiene el nivel de london Calling
A good example of early punk. Not particularly interestimg beyond that.
Solid record
An okay album. Didn’t stand out to me, but had several songs I enjoyed.
I don't love punk, in general, but this is better than most. For the Clash in particular, I like their later stuff more, but you can already tell on this album that they're more talented than the average punk band. 3.5*
I feel like there's an ocean's worth of context that I am missing, listening to this album in 2024 rather than when it came out. I have read the reviews and understand it, but I don't *feel* it in my bones the way that is probably necessary to truly *get* the fact that this is essentially the beginning of punk music as a viable mainstream/counter-mainstream genre. That I am appreciative of. But, that said, it sounds a lot like a hollower, less robust-sounding version of many punk acts to come after it. Tonally I love what's happening, but a lot of the music falls flatter for me than I am sure it does for others who have grown up with this album.
Solid debut. But I think it leans too much sometimes into wanting to sound like the sex pistols and that's a punk sound I'm personally not too fond of. Especially considering some of the later Clash songs I've heard that sound a lot more interesting and dynamic. Still a fun listen and one I think I'll come back to!
didn't realize that it was as poppy as it was. Don't think it was mindblowing though
Not their best album. Enjoyed it, but nothing special
Fun if a bit uncomplicated; always great to hear a classic band's debut to see/hear how far they'd take their music. This is definitely a huge step over most (all?) so-called punk of the time, mostly with the themes and lyrics. My overall issue is that the music isn't quite *there* yet as they'd quickly develop as tremendous songwriters. It's a fun album to listen to in some respects but song for song there's nothing I'd put up as an individual standout. Enjoyable and historically important but their best was coming soon... 5/10 3 stars
Decent, songs will blend in with each other.
Fine. Couldn’t really get into it
Bra, men det skulle komma bli bättre....
I like how all the songs are named after the chorus/main lyrics It's good! Protex Blue stand out track
Solid 3 start offering from The Clash
The Good: Solid Punk! The Bad: It's Punk! The Ugly: Punk is meant to be ugly... The Clash are iconic, which is a good thing. Meant to be heard live, which is a shame as that will not be possible until they invent a time-travel-machine. I am [underscore][bod]NOT[/underscore][/bold] a punk fan in general, but I really enjoyed listening to a bunch of friends getting together to just express their sentiments. If you compare this to "modern" punk, the American Idiots, then this far outshines the other unmentionable album. So, I am conflicted on what score to give this... kind of want to give it a 4*, but I will shoot middle of the road instead.
5/10. For some reason, I just don't get The Clash. I am aware that they are an extremely important, talented, and revolutionary band. However, there is something about them that I simply don't get. Sorry.
Exactly as expected
Meh, I guess I've grown out of punk music cause this didn't do much for me.
This is another one that falls into the "thank you for your service" category. It's fine for what it is. 2.5
Fun, jumpy, political but I struggle to understand what they’re saying. Makes me want to punch someone in a good way.
Rip-roaring and confident right out the gate. I've previously avoided full Clash records - some of these runtimes reek of album bloat - but their debut is incredibly digestible. Easy to trace the lineage from this album to bands like Green Day or Against Me! which, sonically, often lean on emphasizing the "rock ('n roll)" in "punk rock." 3.5/5
I don't know why *this* was the Clash album that was the one we must listen to until we die. It's OK, kinda standard punk, but some of their later albums were much better. I guess this album would have appeal relative to the early punk scene or to a Clash diehard, but I didn't find it to be hugely compelling.
Solid but not spectacular.
not a big fan, still great tho
Influence on early Green Day is apparent
I enjoyed this! Very Ramones and I can see where a lot of modern bands get their influence from. Favourite song is probably 48 hours 3/5
Not as bad as I initially feared, but also not something I would listen to on my own.
Pas mauvais, du bon early punk, mais en comparaison à London Calling, c'est un peu moins captivant et accrocheur. 6.5/10
This is some solid punk. It's pretty simple, which isn't a knock against it, but it does kind of cap how great it can be. Yeah, the simplicity of the album cannot be overstated. A good album, but nothing particularly special, other than it sets punk off onto a great track. Favorite Song(s): What's My Name
The Clash are 1 of the exceptions to the rule. The rule being that Punk = Crap. The Clash are somehow more talented and skilled than the average punk rocker. Not talented and skilled enough for me to actively seek out their music but I didn't turn it off in disgust either.
Of course this is an important album in the history of punk. Still, it sounds so "mild" today, not "wild" in any way, simply some nice punk songs. Obviously the 47 (!) years which have passed have changed music a lot.
Nothing stellar. The opening track is great though! 2.5/5
Enjoyable
Not bad quite enjoyed 5/10
A bit boring, lacks some more kick
6.5/10 This was very good at doing what it does. Angry, loud aggressive punk music with a political edge Lots of melody and the production is better than most punk I’ve heard Doesn’t really have much variation, sounds good but could be described as a bit monotone Best: White Riot
Quite samey but one great song - police and thieves
Sounds like...The Clash
Good
For anyone who likes punk, this is definitely another classic. For anyone who thinks punk is a waste of time, the bad news is that this album is no exception.
Pretty good
This isn't my kind of music. That being said, it wasn't too bad.
They are not as tight as the Ramones, nor are their songs as sophisticated in their arrangement at this stage, but they do have the seeds of what would become that classic Clash punk sound. This album was definitely an influence on so much of the punk sound that would develop from the 70s up to the present. Has all the trademarks of the typical punk protest album with the predictably whiny punk lyrics that we have all come to expect. Not particularly sophisticated but can be a nice, short, noisy groove in the background. Definitely better than the debut albums by fellow compatriots Sex Pistols and The Jam. I far prefer London Calling and Combat Rock, but this is competent, even if it is a little cheesy. As a side note I would enjoy the other Mick Jones side projects following The Clash even more. Favorite tracks "London's Burning" and "Police & Thieves".
2.8 - Iconic sound but too much for a whole album
It’s early punk so it’s rough, poorly recorded and most of the tracks sound the same. I get this might be an important moment in musical history, but London Calling is obviously better. Fave Tracks: Police & Thieves, Garageland 2.7/5
Just okay, a whole album of songs that sound like each other. No real standouts for me.
this album is not my personal favorite style but i do respect it a lot, i can see a little bit of green day in it, however im not sure who came first lol i also see some of the ramones
Fairly standard punk rock, much better was to come 3*
Short, raw and catchy punk ragers. It's a classic for it's influence on the genre and it's ability to display a mainstream sensibility while still maintaining a "punk image", even IF that image was a bit of a front. For the time, this record had other factors to propel it forward. Nowadays however, it feels a bit too basic and doesn't really match up to their later efforts.
Good album and an essential one I. The history of punk rock. Just not their best album
good classic rock album but not really my kind of thing and somewhat repetitive faves = police & thieves and 48 hours
the clash the clash 1977 janie jones: 7.5/10 remote control: 9/10 i'm so bored with the u.s.a: 6/10 white riot: 7.5/10 hate & war: 8/10 what's my name: 7/10 deny: 6/10 london's burning: 7.5/10 career opportunities: 8/10 cheat: 7/10 protex blue: 6/10 police & thieves: 9/10 48 hours: 7/10 garageland: 7/10 overall rate: 7.3/10
The vocals on this aren't great. I could hardly understand the lyrics half the time and that takes me out of the listening experience. The band is great though.
This is The Clash at their Punkiest. I like the way their sound eventually evolved away from pure Punk but this is their debut so the raw explosiveness is here in abundance. 'Janie Jones', 'White Riot' & 'Police & Thieves' are reall good. I struggle to connect with some of the other songs though. It feels like you had to be there in 1977 to really appreciate the impact of the UK punk scene. Looking back over 45 years later it's hard to get too excited by this raucous rock music. 3 Stars (8/15)
This album is a classic and deserves to be on the list. You can feel the genuine anger and the attitude is a whole vibe that can't be faked, what a time. I wish I was there to hear this in the 70's. Full of anthems, grit, and raw energy. Actually liked the take on "Police & Thieves" too. This one is timeless and a fun listen.
The Clash made punk approachable to the masses and this album deserves the list. I like Strummer's brit drawl and delivery. Songs are not very complex but are cleaned up enough so they don't sound too amateur garage. Weird that they released a US version of the album 2 years later with different track listing. Think we might see some more of these guys...2.6.
Love early punk, and this one from the UK is pretty good. Skate videos may have been my intro to these so I am biased to the sounds. Def need to be in the mood for it though.
Only 3 stars? It's raw, angry and energetic which is the point, but listening in full It's not a great album. I was too young for punk so got into it retrospectively. What I love about The Clash is how they developed, wrote great songs and crossed over with reggae. 'Police and Thieves' is the only one I Iove here and it's a cover. This album was their starting point and was part of a movement that changed movement, culture and attitudes so brilliantly. Their second and third albums are so much better though! U2, Green Day, The Libertines and loads more stemmed from The Clash but as 1977 debut punk albums go this is a long way behind The Pistols and The Damned. P.S. this came out a few months before Pretty Vacant, I think they stole the riff from 'I'm So Bored'!
Maybe punk music just isn’t that important?
Enjoyed but not my favorite Clash album, might have to give another listen
I appreciate The Clash for their significance in punk and alt rock, I like a lot of theirs songs but have trouble sitting through an entire album of theirs. This one is alright.
yup. that sure is the clash
Classic
Not at all bad, I prefer their slightly later stuff but the fondness for melody and interest in exploring beyond punk (eg reggae) is here to see amongst the more straightforward noisy stuff. Proper punk and I'm glad to have heard it.
Not my favourite album of theirs but White Riot is a classic and I’m not going to moan about getting 35 minutes of Joe Strummer in my ears.