Reviews (page 7 of 14)
They came out of the gate strong! Great debut album. The music is exactly what you would expect from that album cover. Great energy, punk tude without screaming, the more I listen to it the more I like it.
The greatest punk band. Not yet what they would become but the seeds are definitely there.
What a very good record. These are the songs I sing in the shower.
5/5 all time classic that set the standard for punk
Classic
48 hours, Police & Thieves are early favorites. Enjoyed the album more on the second listen.
Rating: 6/10 This pains me as a huge Clash fan, but this album is just pretty good. Other bands did this pure punk sound a lot better (Sex Pistols, Ramones) and there's plenty of punk-adjacent bands that have better albums than this one. Still a good effort by the band, but they don't even begin to touch their potential with this album.
Superb.
Bought this in High School after they hit it big with "Rock The Casbah" and ended up loving it. It was punkish, reggaeish, rockish and blended it all well. It felt raw like they collected lightning in a bottle. They spoke to my teenage angst. LOVE "Janie Jones" & "White Man in Hammersmith Palais" (US version only), two of the best songs ever. Then you throw in "London's Burning", "White Riot" and "Police & Thieves" to cement it's status as a solid album. Might be T1001 worthy because it turned punk into a more acceptable genre that could be consumed by more than just skinheads and the angry you. I really enjoy their sound and this album left an indelible mark on me as a High School kid. 3.5 stars but high marks for impact and longevity.
Pretty good punk.
Never been a fan of the sex pistols, and the Ramones are okay, but the Clash is always just right.
Classic and essential. Intelligent, snarky punk. 5⭐️
Better than expected and a great representative of the punk genre. The songs do start to blend together with similar sounds/lengths but I like the quick nature. Then you randomly have a 6 minute Police and Thieves which seems out of place but it's my favorite song on the album. 6.25/10 (3.125/5)
Just play the hits
This album changed the way I look at music… The Clash was at once sloppy and weirdly polished; brash and snotty, but thoughtful. “The Only Band That Matters”, indeed!
Classic
Classic, great album front to back
I, too, don’t want to know what the rich are doing
Bon, clairement, je ne tripe pas sur le punk. C’était un bon disque, des musiciens compétents, mais juste pas pour moi. Pourtant, quelques décennies plus tard, j’aime des bands qui appartiennent à des genres musicaux qui ont évolué à partir du punk : The Bobby Lees, The White Stripes, etc.
Listened to 2 songs but I just would rather be listening to something else
Fun punk album. Some of the way they do the vocals reminded me of Oingo Boingo. Best song: Police & Thieves Notable(s): Garageland
Still sounds great
If I went and bought this in 1977 and played it on a crackly, cheap plastic record player in my bedroom at the family home, it would've changed my life.
I enjoy The Clash, even saw their show at Red Rocks although I'm way older than their crowd - this one is good, fundamental rock, but much better stuff comes on later albums.
Surprisingly pretty good! Will listen again in the future
Punkalicious
3.5 Stars
Geezers need excitement
2.5
This is more punk than some of the other albums I've heard from The Clash. I've never really considered them punk, because they incorporate so many different styles, but this one fits the bill. I recognize some of these songs from a Clash tribute album (Burning London) I had in my teenage years. Silverchair did London's Burning. Good stuff. This was pretty good, but I like their later albums better. 3
I'm not a huge punk fan, but The Clash has a certain digestibility that I can work with. While listening to this it struck me that I don't think they can capture the true energy of what the band was intending. Particularly for the time that this was recorded. I imagine seeing these songs played live vs listening to this album are two very different experiences. Might.be interesting to hear these songs re recorded with modern technology.
Punk rock, not bad for 1976/77. But not as good as London Calling album Still some reggae/ska influence (Police and Thieves) Best track - White Riot, Janie Jones 3 stars
i’m sure this was revolutionary
I like the Clash but I think they’re later albums are better.
Så oerhört lovande. Bitvis brilliant. Men inte i klass med senare mästerverk. Fyra plus
The Only Band That Matters. It was okay. I definitely prefer Combat Rock or London Calling to this album, but it wasn't unlistenable.
You get what you expect with the clash. Super British, pretty groovy. However this album didn’t really have any of their memorable songs
I like how punk rock albums are always like 50 songs with only 30 minutes between them
Tvær stjörnur
A good enough album, but given the heights they would eventually reach, a bit disappointing.
7/10 Favorites: Janie Jones, White Riot
Very punky and catchy, some really nice basslines on here
i didn’t really like this one that much, i’m sorry lads…but it gets better (see: london calling and sandinista!) ❤️ i somehow managed to get bored of it even though it’s only 30 minutes long yikes. i guess they were still finding their footing and it’s interesting to hear the reggae/dub influence right from the beginning since that would become more and more integral to their sound as a band. fav tracks: janie jones; protex blue; police & thieves
i had fun with this! i feel like because joe strummer kinda has a naturally yell-y voice he actually doesn't really have to actively yell much like in other punk. it was short enough that it didn't lose my attention but i can't say there was a particular song that caught my attention besides "I'm so Bored with the USA" but I enjoyed having it on the whole time.
Speedy album. All done in around 30 mins. Not very memorable riffs. Thank you had to be there
I love the Clash. This is a great album. It’s 3rd in my ranking of Clash albums. Behind London Calling and Sandinista! . That doesn’t mean it’s bad I just like those other two more.
not bad
BEST SONGS: - What's My Name - Career Opportunities
I have no idea what these blokes are saying, but I like their style!
avarage
Pretty classic punk album, I like it.
Fave: White Riot
Cool band, not a huge fan of the music
I didn’t know I really liked the clash
I’m so bored with the USA. Amen. I never explored The Clash in spite of every music nerd telling me I should. So many good tunes on this one. Lyrically and musically it is way more interesting than I thought it’d be. Guess I have to get into the Clash now.
It was fine. It's no London Calling or Combat Rock.
Yes to these dudes doing their own thing—to Janie Jones & White Riot & London's Burning & Police & Thieves
I really wanted to like this, but only made it to 2 songs...
It holds up in its simplicity. It’s sweeter than I remember too. But they should really annunciate.
half hour of power
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
77/100. The Clash’s self-titled debut is a gritty, energetic project that marks a very promising start for the band. It captures the spirit of early punk perfectly. While I personally prefer London Calling for its broader scope and polish, this debut is still a great.
When I think of punk music, I think of The Clash. Not a huge fan of punk, but at least it's short.
innovator
Meh. Angry dudes, no harmonies, messy guitars and drums. I can totally hear the influence on the Chilean band Los Prisioneros — and I think that’s exactly why I really don’t like this. There were a few songs with stuff I kinda liked, like Career Opportunities — the drums did something fun at one point. Police & Thieves had this reggae-ish vibe? And Garageland had a cool intro, but then the singer came in and it all fell apart. There’s a stepped-on, crushed Dorito on the floor — and that’s exactly how I feel listening to this. Bland and poorly executed.
Sick as hell
Not too shabby.
If you're going to try and make a commentary, at least put it to better music.
I’m unsure if this is my favorite Clash album, but it’s for sure one of the greatest punk albums of all time.
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.
Raw, urgent, and unfiltered, 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘊𝘭𝘢𝘴𝘩 still hits like a Molotov cocktail thrown at the establishment. While firmly rooted in first-wave UK punk, there are already hints of the melodic flair and genre-bending spirit that would define the band’s later work. Tracks like 𝘞𝘩𝘪𝘵𝘦 𝘙𝘪𝘰𝘵 and 𝘊𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘳 𝘖𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘴 capture the disillusionment of a generation in two-minute bursts of energy, while 𝘗𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘦 & 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘴 hints at broader ambitions. As Peter Silverton of Sounds famously said: “𝘐𝘧 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘥𝘰𝘯’𝘵 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘊𝘭𝘢𝘴𝘩, 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘥𝘰𝘯’𝘵 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘳𝘰𝘤𝘬 ’𝘯’ 𝘳𝘰𝘭𝘭. 𝘐𝘵 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘪𝘴 𝘢𝘴 𝘴𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘦 𝘢𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵. 𝘗𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘰𝘥.” He’s right. This album may not be perfect, but its fire is undeniable.
The only band that matters with a classic debut. Brilliant.
Classic
3 great Albums in a row? i smell a really bad 1 Star Album coming up.
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.
I enjoyed. A good selection of Notable songs. The importance of the clash in the history of music can never be discounted. Janie jones and Police and thieves are the standout tracks, but I found I'm so bored with the USA surprisingly poignant while listening to this. Still relevant! 4 Stars
Set the stage for punk rock.
want excitement, don't get none, I go wild
Good Energy. solid songs. like
Sorprendentemente me gustó mucho considerando que el punk no es un género que me interese tanto. Los temas son pegadizos y tienen letras muy onda rebeldía y pegan bastante fuerte. En general como primer album de The Clash es muy muy bueno y settea el tone para los siguientes. Me gustó más que pink flag por ejemplo. Remote Control es un temazo. Me da un poquitín de gracia el acento british tan marcado.
The vocals ruined it for me.
I remember this one coming out
never a bad song by the clash
More my style
You'd think out of 1001 albums I wouldn't get The Clash on back to back days, but I'm not complaining. This one isn't as great as London Calling. This one goes a bit harder and not all of them land. Still, it's my kinda jam and I have to rate their first album ~ 4.1 Stars "White Riot" will make it to the 1001 playlist.
The Clash is terrible.
Other than NMTB by the sex Pistols this has to be one of the great debut albums. Superb!
Classic pop-punk album, catchy songs, good lyrics, pretty consistent and doesn't overstay its welcome. Police & Theives, Janie Jones, White Riot are highlights, the rest is still good. Easy 4/5.
Their debut album. Punk. A seminal Punk album. A lot of peole consider this Punk's best album. The musicianship is far superior to The Sex Pistols. However I prefer Never Mind The Bollocks energy. The Clash do have some slight elements of pop which I think is clever of them and widens their appeal. White Riot is a superb track.
A great debut album. One of the essentials from the first wave of British Punk bands
Pretty good.
was not a bad listen
Hard to believe this record is from the 70s! With a timeless punk sound that bends genres, lyrics and topics that are still relevant to today, and a relatively condensed runtime, The clash S/T is almost a perfect album, just missing the infectious ear worms and tighter song writing that can be found on other records like London's Calling
I see why this is important but the style is not for me. I think I’ll enjoy layer clash albums more
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
Having only ever listened to The Clash’s big hits, I questioned their standing as a punk band, especially one of the founding members of the british punk movement. I realize now that I was completely wrong. This is some sharp, tightly written, and frankly fantastic punk music.
156/1089 - Solid debut. A bit simple and generic at times but some of the hits are very creative and show what the future has in store.
Punk mit viel Gitarre. Für mich ist der Gesank nicht angenehm zu hören. 2/5
Iconic Punk!
Ok but definitely not the only band that matters.
Good, but not classic
honestly the album was kinda lame but police and thieves cover was a nice surprise
It’s fine
Inoffensive British punk music. Not bad, nothing I would listen to regularly. All songs sound pretty similar, vocals are kinda irritating. Best song: police & thieves
Which one?
Another classic
Just a great album. Dripping with 70s punk and the songs just stand the test of time
Not my style, but not bad
Me parece interesante la manera en la que reivindican temas serios en las canciones, pero por lo demás no me atrayeron mucho el ritmo y tal.
3.75
⭐️/5. Derek Shepard’s first red flag was his favorite band being the Clash. Only song I remotely liked was Police & Thieves, and it’s a cover! Near unlistenable.
man what where they doing pre london calling omg. i'm so glad they picked up their act for that album because this is just kinda bland but also the vocals are such an ick. the drummer baller tho
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.
Awesome.
Yeah this is fine, it's listenable. Maybe even four stars?
A damned good album...full of the raw power of punk, but with definite hints of other styles (dub and reggae, for example.) It's obvious that this is where The Clash proved that they had the chops in the studio, as well as on stage. Recommended.
Catchy punk jams. Found myself humming along on first listen to some of them
Classic stuff, though some of the demos or earlier versions of these songs I prefer to the album ones.
It's the Clash, of course it's good.
Great!
Seminal punk
Very energetic, fun and with attitude. Liked how they merged the sound of the New Wave movement with punk, but I still preferred the punk-ish side to the catchy side of this album.
Punk chulo en interesante
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.
Not their best but I love this stuff
One of the best kick off tracks in rock n roll. This album never gets old and I revisit it often especially when I went jump around like a kid again hearing it for the first time. Damn this is good.
I enjoyed today's album.
This one looms large on the punk scene. It's got great energy and I love rawness of it, though if I'm just judging it on its own merits rather than its influence it doesn't land with me the same as some of the later albums it would be a model for.
Great album though I found London Calling a little better. Classic punk rock. 7/10.
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
Klassiker
Naisi🤩
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.
energia!!!!!
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
'I'm so Bored with the U.S.A'? Nah, I'm so bored with this album. This is rebellion for people who live in a Simpsons montage. I go into this album expecting something explosive and seminal and hard, and, of course, it is going to be dated -- and maybe it was controversial and electric for those at the time (which I actually doubt because it came out in 1977 so it wasn't even that early) -- but it is just limp. Again, maybe that is because of what has come after it and what has influenced the ground on which I stand, but right now I can't really vibe with it. It feels watered down. There is sometimes a foreshadowing of the Nirvana to come - like in the chords of the track 'Deny'. But I already have Nirvana. If I were to get somehow lost in it without expectation of reputation, then maybe I would like it for what it is, but I haven't. I have listened to other 'historic' (old, not necessarily legendary) songs and albums and can see a perennial newness in them as they become loosed from their storied historical contexts and are heard afresh. This hasn't happened here. The chords seem simplistic, the sound - perhaps too clean, and the political and societal commentary is not that cutting or clever. I can't imagine this ever being rebellious or cool. Really, I should like a mad young man shouting about how terrible society is and causing a ruckus, but alas. I did actually like the song 'Police & Thieves'. Again, I believe if we sit with an album for long enough with an open mind and full, concentrated, curious attention, then we can love any song as if it were our own. But then would everything get 5/5? So I instead go off first impressions, listen only once, and give cunty sweeping statements to make it interesting. I would be interested to hear more emotion and tender introspection interspersed with the shouting. I feel that would have given it a better chance at being timeless -- more sadness with the frustration. There are hints of this in the beginning of 'Garageland'. The backing vocals and harmonica and the chord changes almost seem like it is going to reach a deeper level, but it never really does. I think it is missing a tragicness to go along with its other elements. Is punk just synonymous with nitwitted? 2/5
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
I'm still trying to figure out this whole rating thing. If "London Calling" is an easy 5 (which it is), then by comparison, this is a 4. Fav track: Police & Thieves
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!
A little too much punk for my taste.
didn't like. really not as listenable as their other stuff; wanted to skip which i basically never do
Not nearly as good as London calling but nothin wrong with it
After first listen I am guessing you had to be there.
Don't like the clash
🔥🔥🔥
Not my favourite from The Clash, sorry.
Ridiculous start from Punk's greatest band.
Loved a few songs and can see how it inspired alot of the music I listen today Fave track: police and thieves
Opening with a solo drum intro starts the album as it means to go on. It might be punk, but from the opening it is more melodic than English people shouting over guitar. You can understand how they inspired The Jam with the rhythm guitar on Remote Control. Police & Thieves is brilliant and White Riot is a standout, poignant message wrapped in a catchy melody that you can't help feel fuelled by. Perhaps more of a me problem but towards the latter half of the album it gets samey. There's only so many times you can hear ohohoh chants. Just because I said I liked the strawberry mousse pot doesn't mean it needs to be pudding for the next 6 months (ruminating on a conversation with my mum when I was 9). A band and album that shaped generations of music and despite the fatigue as it went on, a lot of these tracks would make it into a playlist. Just maybe not back to back.
Not my thing but it’s not awful
Never truly listened to a The Clash album. This shit is rocking. I knew what they were about. Pretty badass album.
Janie Jones is one of my favorite british punk songs so coming out straight from the jump makes this album an easy listen. 1977 was an impactful time for music I can easily see why this is on the list
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.
4.1
I had the same band three days ago. I like punk as much as I like country, which isn’t very much. This is music equivalent of something, in my view, of a book on a bookshelf that you put there to show your eclectic taste but have no genuine interest in. There’s probably a word for it in German. Ultimately, this isn’t very good because it’s a punk album.
Great early punk.
What a blast! The debut of the only band that matters. They came out swinging.
It's not Combat Rock; but it's still incredible.
Really good album, though being their debut feels really formative and like a lead up to bigger and better albums to come in the future
good, basic early punk. does what it sets out to do and does it well. also pretty sure this wouldnt been one of the earliest and most formative releases alongside the sex pistols? could be wrong there. anyway good album, only not a 5 because i think the genre became a lot more than this, but it's still definetly one of the better albums in the genre.
American punk: I am sarcastic and I hate capitalism British punk: England is the worst place in the known universe
Finally some good fucking food. Or as Joe Strummer said in his breakout role in Lord of the Ring: The Two Towers, "Looks like meat's back on the menu boys!" This and Dylan back to back, have we perhaps left mid city? I sure hope so. Wasn't sure whether to round this shit up to a 5 or drop it to a 4. Very difficult. Ultimately the weaker songs namely the last three tracks of the album make the decision for me. 9/10
Lean and raw, fuck the Sex Pistols, without these guys and the Damned we wouldn’t have punk as we know it in the UK or USA. It lacks their big commercial hits that you would find on their later albums but as a proof of concept this is a good punk album, undeniably a watershed moment. If I were rating purely based on musical impact this would be a 5, but they’ve got better albums and I personally wouldn’t pick this over something like Combat Rock by them, or Machine Gun Etiquette by the Damned (or literally any west coast US punk). A couple of duds in the tracklist really weigh it down for me, if this were better balanced it would have probably been a 5. Highlights: I’m so Bored with the U.S.A., What’s My Name, Cheat, Police & Thieves
Great album! Not sure if I like this one or the first one that was recommended more.
liked it.
I know some of this album, but this is much earlier Clash than I've listened to. I've always enjoyed Combat Rock and I just love Sandinista so I recognize some of these tracks probably from there. Overall enjoying this, I think I'm at a 3 or 4 at the moment.
Still not a punk fan. There's a surprising diversity of styles on this album, though. 2 stars.
always fun
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.
Hard-bitten punk rock, a lot closer to that than I'm used to with The Clash (only really listening to London Calling and the later stuff) - but still very good. An album that demands you turn the volume up!
kinda repetitive, not really my thing
They got a lot better
Helt solid album. Vissa kivoga spår
Interesting
For those who want to know what was worse than horse, it was my neighbour whoopty
not rly my style... maybe if they had a french freestyle gangsta rapper using the n word and talking about da hood.... nevertheless they are skilled at their craft, however for me it was rather uninteresting. peace out! i am racist and hate women
Theyre supposed to be important i think but it was boring
eat tha rich!!!!! with a little bit of sugar and spice :33333 ❤️❤️ not as good as london calling, but still tickles my nutsack like i get tingles and then it made me go and jerk my peen coz i got aroused... best believe the clash didn't make TS clash!!!! (lol) - i beat my shit. and i'm not proud of it... but im trying to improve, and thats all that matters. (JOKE) i beat my shit proudly to black guys - its called ebony. my friends dont know cuz i only said i beat it to nicacado avocado to throw them off. heh. little do they know im in love with niggas and im even tempted to do it in the school bathrooms... music! right! lets get back on track... idk ts was good or sum idek tbh listened to like a second and then got bored and clashed my shit to the pixies album cover. diddy be like: boi. anyway ive been typing for too long... probs boring yall by now...over and out! PS (imagine if it was TS): i DID NOT listen so im just gonna guess... 2!!! PPS: i like kids and im sus
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.
The Clash’s debut self titled is easily the band at their most punk. What sets the clash apart from every other punk group at the time was how clever they were with their song arrangement. You can clearly see the bones of the pop-centric masterpiece of a follow up album being ‘London Calling’ with the use of vocal harmonies, catchy choruses and zany creative lyrics. Also it’s impossible to listen to this album without being taken aback by how British the band is. Like a band like ‘the Kinks’ and not a band like ‘the Beatles’ their Englishness proceeds every word they say and I always appreciate a band wearing their nationality on their sleeve, even if they have a thing or two to say about their own country or government. The balance between an all out punk thrashing and a sing along pop album makes it infinitely entertaining. Top tracks: Janie Jones, I’m So Bored With the USA, White Riot, Hate and War, Cheat, Protex Blue
The debut album of the clash has unapologetically rebellious lyrics expressing their utter frustration with late 70's England. You can tell they immediately had a vision and sound for the band. Impeccable pacing and flowing guitar tie each song together. Their later work is definitely better, but for a debut album you can't get much better. The longest song by far on the album "Police & Thieves" definitely deserves it. In a slow reggae style, it creates further difference from other tracks, allowing the listener a reprieve before the last two songs. Devo was inspired by The Clash and you can really pick it with this album, for example the similarities between Deny, and Uncontrollable Urge Notable tracks: Deny, I'm so Bored with the U.S.A., Cheat, Police & Thieves, Garageland
I did not expect to enjoy this album. Loved the Britishness.
Good
It's punk and sounds the same as all punk, terrible.
I can see how it is influential. Didn’t hate it. Would be ok never hearing it again.
Neato! Almost a 4
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.
Sturlað hrátt. Geggjaðir textar beint frá hjartanu. Helvítis veisla fyrir pönkið og 9 ára Sigga Ragga að fá þessa plötu í heiminn. Aldrei spurning um annað en fimmu.
Besta pönkplatan og White riot besta pönklagið. En öll lögin geggjuð og textarnir hans Joe eru svo góðir. Og svo eru allir löngu orðnir leiðir á USA.
Genre defining punk. The second best clash album. Already more experimental than their peers - and the first full length UK punk LP. High 4 (9/10)
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. ⭐⭐⭐
Maybe it's just the day but I think I like this album better than London Calling. This record is more 'punk' if that makes sense. Don't get me wrong - I love London Calling but this is a little more raw, more aggressive, less polished, and angrier. I love it. Along with Never Mind the Bollocks, which I think is probably a better record, this is a quintessential 70s punk album. I'm not sure I would call this a 5/5 record but it's damn close, 4.5 at least. Maybe I'm feeling generous today (Friday before a long weekend after all...) but I'm giving this one a 5/5.
Nice garagy feeling, some good tracks, some screamy ones too
Punk from this time is so hit and miss for me
Still sounds fresh and relevant. Genre defining.
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’m not a big punk fan but this brings back memories as it was one of the first records I got into in my teens when I was stealing my Dad’s CD collection for the first time. A bit inconsistent but the tunes are there.
23 maj Då är vi igång, ser inte ljust ut för detta album Det här är nåt pappa hade lyssnat på känner jag återigen Får lite ont i öronen Hate & War är lite svängig Okej albumet är över återigen kan inte säga att jag är ett fan Betyg: 2/10 Favorit: Hate & War
Great debut.
this is a classic. "police & thieves" is my fav.
Gritty debut album that really rocks.
Love it, punk but cool elements in it. Instrumentally nicely done. Very easy to listen to for political punk. Must have been iconic in the 70s
Najs ju, klassiskt. Gött sound och kort. En fyra
This album, along with the first Adverts LP, are what first-wave UK punk rock was all about. Anthemic and played JUST well enough to get the ideas of the songs across, all of these bands would get better musically, but not necessarily thematically. There's something special about angry young people banging out songs with more emotion than thought for their careers.
Great, straightforward punk rock. There's a reason these guys are considered genre defining.
Sounds generic
Such a great album. I listened to the remastered version this time and liked it. The Clash aren't actually the "only band that matters," but they earn the title anyway. Strummer is in the top echelons of my own personal "cool artist" lists, alongside Lou Reed, Iggy Pop, Bowie, and a select few others. This album sounds fresh and great 45 years later. 4.8/5
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
This was ok, very of its time. Feels foundational to UK rock/punk. I liked Thieves and Cops
10/10 album for me I always wonder why sex pistols get the crown of british punk when the clash has the same amount of attitude, same level of social consciousness but like so much more musical ability. I don't think there's a bad song here. Songs added to playlist: - Janie Jones - I'm so bored with the USA - white riot - what's my name - Londons burning - Police & thieves
punk rock was the first genre of music that I really got into - going out of my way past all the stuff you grow up with and hear on the radio. The thing that brought me into it was how much of the music is explicitly written with a message. It's good to go back and hear that outrage in the Clash, but unfortunate how much of it feels exactly as relevant today as it did in 1977. Listening closely a couple of surprises. I always thought the Clash were on an island. Like, somehow more approachable than a lot of British punk from that era and also ska or at least reggae influenced, but listening to this it sounds a lot more similar to those other guys than I remember. I can't hear What's My Name without hearing the song Bloodstains. At least the opening. Hate & War is great. Missed it before
twice as pissed as london calling, which i prefer for its diversity of styles. but this is raw, powerful, and seminal. it’s a killer album. five for sure. there's no stars higher than five on here, and i'm not rating this down to make some weird star room for lc, so they'll both get full marks. if it didn't sound like a five the first time, turn it up. double nickels on the clash.
the clash are fuckin cool. 4
In eerste instantie vond ik het niks, maar je beluistert het zonder moeite nog een keer. Een mengeling van de kenmerkende 1980-verveeldheid en argressie, maar verpakt in een aanstekelijk ska-ritme en de heren hebben in ieder geval opgelet tijdens de muziekles.
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
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Landans burning
feels like im listening to the same song over and over again.
This is punk. Topical, angry, critical, and melodic enough that it can’t be ignored
Clash is amazing.
Great album, but not my favorite clash album. That is obviously London Calling.
It’s myyy faaavriiiite
So raw, can hear the start of what would be ‘London Calling’ in a few years . Outstanding !
My second time listening to a Clash album for the first time. This one is much grittier than London Calling. I actually went back and listened to London Calling after listening to this one. You can really hear how they matured tonally in two years. In one of the reviews I read while exploring London Calling the writer said it sounded “effortless.” I can’t think of a better description for both of these Clash albums. They’re either really really good musicians or they just groove really well together. Either way, every song sounds like they’re in the pocket and it truly sounds effortless. Can’t wait to explore more Clash. Viva The Clash!!!
Solid punk, London Calling better, end of review
As much as I love The Clash at their best, this just wasn't hitting right.
Ripetitivo La musica a volte ci sta ma le voci tremende
Ripetitivo Niente di che Qualcosa di salvabile tipo la traccia 2 e più o meno la 3 La seconda metà del disco Tremenda Vocals insopportabili Tr11 carina Probabilmente la migliore del disco Chitarra ogni tanto diversa dai soliti powerchord del katz però niente di che (traccia 2 e 12 tipo) Traccia 12 addirittura un po’ di spazio al basso Traccia 12 un po’ troppo lunga (anche se non se la sono gestita malissimo) Peccato alcune idee erano anche carine (traccia 13 ad esempio la parte strumentale ad un certo punto) Peccato però vengano rovinate dai vocals molto spesso Cori rovinati dal main singer anche in traccia 14 Niente di eccelso però aggiungevano un che,boh Overall : 5,5
solid punk album,
Punky album. But not really my jam.
A Clash ♥️ ne mogu biti objektivna ni škrta, pank 4eva 🥲 4/5, 7/10
i don’t think i can overstate how much i love the aggressively london accent - genuinely sounds like if oliver! was set to punk instead of whatever the showtunes genre is called. good stuff though i like it
It’s loud, it’s angry, it’s political punk that brilliantly reflects a socially turbulent time in the UK and I live for it
Classics
Cmon, it’s The Clash I like I'm so Bored with the USA it should have more streams
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
This is pure punk, foundational punk. I think the Clash had better albums, but in terms of just fundamental punk this is a good album.
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.
Maybe it would be easier to start with the Clash albums I wouldn’t give 5 stars.
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.
One of the best debut albums of all time. Raw, melodic and fun. White Riot is a such a singalong anthem!
Nice
Nice collection of songs, love the sort of raw garage rock sound
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.
Always enjoy this album.
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.
Åh... meget meget bra!!
punk albums are fire for approximately 6 minutes, then you realise the rest of the album sounds the exact same
Normally, I'm not that big of a punk fan, but this was actually ok. I enjoyed it
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.
OK, Not entierly my cup of tea
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.
Random thoughts: * Somehow, despite owning both Combat Rock and London Calling, I never explored more Clash and especially this album. Shame on me. * Even from this first album, The Clash were different than other punk groups due to their melody and musicality. They still had the punk attitude and snarl but brought some real musicianship to the proceedings. * Stand out tracks for me are: I'm So Bored with the USA, Hate and War, and Police and Thieves. * Overall, this is a definitive must listen for it's importance and to hear the beginnings of one of the all-time punk groups.
Lots of energy in this album, as you might expect. I haven't heard this album, just a couple of their later ones. This one seems more even on tone than the others. Kind of cool to see the reggae cover of Police and Thieves--punk and reggae were hand in hand right from the beginning I guess. 4/5
Looking forward to a second listen where I can listen to it more closely. Love the energy and rebellion on this record
I liked the vibes and energy but I didn't love the music. The vocals especially felt bland
Aikamoista tuubaa, en halua kuulla tätä uudelleen, kiitos.
Album but it really just sounds like rock that’s a little bit harder
this felt far too generic to interest me. i even came up with a clash song formula halfway through the album. pick a word or two. repeat that word. make your band members repeat that word. throw in a few lines in between repeating the word. repeat it some more. anyway at least it was only 35 minutes.
Great intro to British punk.
Gillar egentligen inte the clash. Vet inte hur jag ska betygsätta.... Kluven Påminner en del om Ramones... Men rätt ok faktiskt!
Top album, 35 mins long, proper punk, couple of 2 song runs - Police and Thieves is up there
Too british
I'm so bored with the USA is still so fucking relevant it ended up on one of my playlists.
Guess you had to be there
No aguanto más el rock inglés. Todo igual, todo insulso. Al menos estos están bordeando el punk. Pero guau, que manera de aburrirme. Nota: 1.8
I mean it’s the clash, but I’m not a punk boy. But it’s nice to listen while doing something else
Not for me
More listenable than the Ramones, less interesting than early XTC. Bonus points for leaning into the accent hard
Alors que l'album London Calling me laisse de glace (excepté pour la pièce-titre), j'ai bien aimé cet album-ci, qui m'a semblé dénué de bravade et d'ostentation.
Good album. Fun listen.
By perhaps the most iconic punk band, The Clash spreads a message that is a true today as it was in 1977
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.
Really enjoyed this, just a nice early glance at the Clash’s songwriting skills. It was angry where it needed to be and had a biting raw edge. Rating: 4.0
Punky. Apparently not their best, but I’d listen again.
Clean punk. Refreshing.
- Ähnlich wie bei „London Calling“, kannte ich vorher nicht wirklich, war aber wirklich gut - kurzweilig, stimmig und einfach guter Punk, werde ich sicherlich mal wieder reinhören
I just finished the book Fahrenheit-182 (sidebar: is two literature what blink-182 is to music), and was surprised at how often Mark Hoppus referred to his band as a punk band and not a pop band. A good experiment in considering what punk rock actually is. For my money, this is punk. And I know London Calling is their magnum opus or whatever. And nothing against that album. It’s great. But I’d take this 9/10.
An early conclusion I'm drawing from this experience is that straight-down-the-middle punk rock is a genre I can largely do without. I already knew I didn't care for London Calling aside from a choice track or two, and I feel the same way here. Repetitive, and not in the fun, settling-into-a-groove way.
Love punk rock and this band set the standard!
cute little songs (derogatory)
Not for me
Ugh. No thanks.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~!!400th Album!!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ How quickly The Clash must've evolved as a band. To go from this more raw, punk sound to the more refined, studio-driven sound of "London Calling" in just three albums and two years is absolutely insane. It's like The Beatles going from "Please Please Me" to "Revolver" in just three years. An almost entirely different sound. But this is about their debut album. How was it? It was alright. There's a lot to like here, and you can see the beginnings of an excellent band here. Yes it's a little rough around the edges. But that tracks - it's an early punk album from early in that band's career. It's a fun album, with just enough sneering, just enough sarcasm, and just enough musicality that it feels as cohesive as a punk album can. It's varied (not something punk can always claim to be), and it doesn't overstay its welcome at under 40 minutes. "London Calling" it's not, but it's still a great time. Three stars. Standout Tracks: Remote Control, I'm so Bored with the USA, Hate & War, London's Burning, Cheat, Garageland