London Calling

Perfect.

A great album blending a number of styles but keeping the punk attitude and focus on social issues.

One of my favorite rock albums. The album is full of little infusions of other genres and styles on top of the base rock/punk aesthetic. The lyrical content is well worth paying attention to as well. Having a double album this consistent good across 19 tracks is an incredible accomplishment. London is Calling, Jimmy Jazz, Rudie Can’t Fail, Lost in the Supermarket, I’m Not Down, Revolution Rock, and Train in Vain (Stand By Me) are standout tracks for me.

I am but a simple woman: I get The Clash in the album generator, I give it 5 stars.

Another overrated English band

I mean what the hell are you supposed to say to that? It's a multitude of genre and styles coalescing into something confident, punk but not too much, funk but not too much, reggae but not too much, it's its own thing and you can pin it, it runs faster than you.

I must have missed the album where the band that gave us “I fought the law” turned into Big Country. When it’s Punk with Reggae and Ska influences it is actually quite good … less so when it veers into Rocjabilly or RnB.

I guess I am just missing it. Everyone else seems to see something I don't. This is mediocre post punk (some call it pure punk???). Songs never really stand out. Somehow we say they are revolutionary, or even revolutionists?! Because they have a lead off song that is drenched in politics? Does that somehow make them unique? Nothing seems memorable.

I mean it’s decent; instrumentals are quite great, but I’ve never really liked the vocals of The Clash. Pretty uninspired and boring.

Classic! Put The Clash on the map and added them to Hall of Fame status! A must!

Some of this I really like. Other songs not so much

This album did not CLASH with my tastes OH MY GOD GET IT?!

Okay, finally listening to this album. I've been neglecting it for a while, but now I finally have a REAL reason to listen to it. First of all, very diverse for a punk record. Second of all, it's very long for a punk record as well, at least in my opinion. I won't lie, I might have liked it more if it were a single instead of a double album. Tho I won't lie, it's a fun listen, with very unique and interesting sounds for each song. It deserves its praise, no doubt.

I actually enjoyed quite a bit of these songs!! I don’t have many notes.

DEATH OR GLORY

I'm trying to take time to see why each album has been in the top 1001, this definitely falls into the 'classic/iconic album's territory. It's a good album, London Calling definitely stands out as the best song for me, whether that's because it's the best known or vice versa I don't know but given the album's named for it I can only assume they too thought it was the strongest. Largely the album was what I'd call classic rock (I can't particularly see the punk aspect as much - but I suppose I'm thinking of more modern punk) , which is fine, I can't say I'm not of the genre. Some songs on the album definitely had some ska influence and I enjoyed the trumpets that featured on quite a few tracks. Other than that I haven't got much to add, good but not great. 7/10

One of my favorite all time albums

spanish bombs one of the best songs of all time. For a while I thought this album was a little overrated but the more I listen to it, the more infectious Strummer's energy is. He loves the Revolution so much. Genuine punk music, more than the Pistols, more than Germs, and a sunny alternative to the Ramones' version of punk.

Who would have thought that ska and punk rock work well together! Also, Stranger Things could should have used one of these songs instead of Should I stay. Likes: London Calling; Jimmy Jazz; Spanish Bombs; Lost in the Supermarket; The Guns of Brixton; Death or Glory; Train in Vain

2.89

Have already listened. Love the clash

A venerable feast of mad genre hopping delight. The Card Cheat stood out on this listen. Train in Vain one of my favorite songs of all time.

London Calling is a banger, rest of the album is ok. 3/5

This album absolutely rocked my world when I heard it for the first time as a teenager. It’s been at least 10 years since I last listened to it in full, and I was a little worried that the shine would come off. Was it really as good as I remember? Was I just easily impressed as a 15 year old? Then I pressed play and the title track got started and I felt silly. This thing does hold up. Not a single weak track across its substantial (especially for a punk album) runtime. Seamless fusion of punk rock, reggae, ska, new wave, and even some rockabilly; they are always unmistakably The Clash. Has serious thing to say but never comes off as preachy or performative; it’s also just always really fun to listen to. These guys could write hooks. You could dance or mosh to this. Relieved that I can still comfortably call this one of my favorite albums ever. Back to listening to it all the time like I’m in high school again.

Love this. Eclectic and interesting right throughout. Long but doesn't drag.

En bra dag. Bara bra låtar på denna skiva. Vilken variation. Kan vara världens bästa skiva. Sveriges damer vann EM-guld i Curling.

Good

A classic

Jedna z moich ulubionych płyt. Trochę tu jest niepoważnie, trochę wesoło, trochę smutno, trochę niegrzecznie. Wszystkiego tylko trochę, ale w ogóle ta niekonsekwencja nie jest dla mnie problemem. Ważny jest dla mnie tutaj punkowy duch i temat tej płyty. No dobrze tu jest, po prostu.

Playful clown-like, addictive, uncomplicated. Great guitar/instrumental solos. Fusion of different genres. Strong moral stance. Excellent pacing, carries the momentum throughout the album. Favourite track: Spanish Bombs/ Lost in the Supermarket/ Wrong 'Em Boyo/ Death or Glory/ Lover's Rock/ Revolution Rock

5/10 Exactly what you'd expect from early (late-1970s) punk. Major focus on social issues, annoying vocals, mixture of genres (rock, funk, reggae, etc). I am of the opinion that the album outstayed its welcome - 30 minutes would have been perfect; by the end I was sick of it. I understand why people might like this album, but I find it painfully mediocre.

This album is very iconic, the cover being so immediately recognizable and the opening track sets the pace brilliantly. I may come to regret this review but I didn't actually love this that much. It is clearly an unbelievably important piece of art and I highly respect it but can't say that I fell in love with this as a whole. Favourites: London Calling The Guns Of Brixton Train In Vain

I can REALLY understand the appeal but I was hoping to like it more than I did. Still really really great

Oh yes, here we go, one of my favourite ever albums, The Clash had moved on from the early aggressive start and put this beauty together for us all, when this arrived I was a teenager and it blew me away, and took me into Mike’s Dread, and all that 1970s JA stuff, forever love The Clash💟

Good album, quite long winded though. Top tracks with the title track and Guns of Brixton. Not sure I could endure it on repeat though, but a nice one to bob along to

The Song London Calling fires this whole thing into a great direction! What an Introduction! Very cool varietys and sound selction! Great body of work! (4.5/5.0)

Maybe the best double LP ever? So many great songs, so much of the 70s punk musical palette (rockers, reggae, soul, dub, pop), blended not forced.

Immediate classic, five stars, one of the most diverse and well-rounded collections of songs ever put to tape, and (as you can see) a favorite of mine.

London Calling is a classic opener, Jimmy Jazz was far different to my expectations but pretty enjoyable. Rudie Can't Fall, The Card Cheat, and Lover's Rock also impressed. Solid album from start to finish, but only the one stand out song limits the ranking to 3/5.

Now this is britpop I don't mind

Great defining album for the punk (/pop) era.

perfect!

Very good album. Some amazing hits and a fun listen.

I’ve never listened to this album as a whole, such a drastic change from their genre defining punk debut to this which is such a mix of genres. I found it a much better listen as it’s more varied. I did actually think the more punky songs were the weaker points of the album, and the more new wave post punk much stronger and such a bop. Definitely glad I listened and I enjoyed it

One of the great evolutions in rock: the Clash's straight-ahead punk overnight turns into a genre-curious rock and roll freight train, turning out a double album that boldly floods the zone with songs that reference everyone from Elvis to Jimmy Cliff. I'm not always in love with this record, but I'm always in awe of it.

Different than I was expecting, but really enjoyable listen. This list has lots punk and its permutations, but this might be my favorite.

Fuck! What an album. Listened to it at least 3 times. I always thought it was a super punk album but the variety was surprising. Too many new favorite songs to list but Lost in the Supermarket has to be one of the best songs I found throughout this 1001 experience. My only issues with the album were Koka Kola wasn't my favorite track and there were songs within songs. The intro to a song was a jam but then the band would go into another beat (Wrong 'Em Boyo).

Of course, an iconic album, but the one thing this list has helped with, is appreciating the bass and drum work on a lot of these punk records; that I may have previously listened to. Highlights include, BRAND NEW CADILLAC, LONDON CALLING, GUNS OF BRIXTON, RUDIE CAN'T FAIL and eSpEcIaLlY LOST IN THE SUPERMARKET and TRAIN IN VAIN!!!

Pretty overrated all things considered. It’s good and the hits are great even but altogether deece

Going to be annoying on this one -- I do not enjoy The Clash

Punk I actually enjoyed. Although “London Calling” inspired me to listen to “galang” by MIA and I liked that better

Decent

An enjoyable, upbeat, summery album, with my favourite tracks being 'Jimmy Jazz', 'Rudie Can't Fail', 'Lost in the Supermarket,' and of course, 'London Calling.' Although the lyrics aren't particularly interesting or impressive, you get the idea that the band had a lot of fun creating this record. There isn't much technique or complexity involved, but there is a sense of enthusiasm which definitely carries over into the overall sound. Super cruisy and full of energy.

Album 358. London Calling (https://open.spotify.com/album/6FCzvataOZh68j8OKzOt9a?si=6_qwV7cbSKS-xehApVTfbg&utm_source=copy-link) — The Clash (1979) It's an anomaly for me. It's a great punk album with ska and a lot of other things, and I love some of the songs very much... but an album overall? I expected more and I didn't like it as much as I'd hoped😪 3/5 Liked: — London Calling — Lost in the Supermarket — I'm Not Down

Day 355 - London Calling by The Clash. London Calling - 10/10. Amazing punk tune. One of the songs I think of when I think of Punk. Brand New Cadillac - 8/10. Very good. Jimmy Jazz - 8/10. Solid, not what I expected. Hateful - 9/10. Excellent. Rudie Can't Fall - 10/10. I didn't know this was THAT song. Spanish Bombs - 8/10. Excellent. The Right Profile - 8/10. Another one that's not what I expected. It's good, though. Lost in the Supermarket - 8/10. This had me dancing in my chair a little. Really fun. Clampdown - 8/10. Very much the punk sound I enjoy. The Guns of Brixton - 10/10. Another classic of Punk. No notes. Wrong 'Em Boyo - 8/10. Fun and very good. Death or Glory - 8/10. Very good. Koka Kola - 7/10. Solid. The Card Cheat - 7/10. Solid. Lover's Rock - 7/10. Weird, but fun. Four Horsemen - 8/10. I'm Not Down - 8/10. Revolution Rock - 8/10. Lots of fun. Train in Vain (Stand By Me) - 11/10. This sounds like adulting feels. I have no words to describe how good this song is. Overall Rating - 4.18/5 (8.37/10). A classic of Punk. Excellent album. This delivers most anything you could want from its time.

One of the best rock albums ever made 10/10

One of the better truly first wave punk albums, but it is far from perfect. Far more complete than their previous 2 endeavors, and explores a far broader creative canvas of exploring more genres than their previous 2 albums, but at a duration of 1 hour 5 minutes it loses steam around track 6, becomes tedious and requires a ton of patience before the all time standard "Train in Vain (Stand By Me). If we are being honest there are 2 very strong tracks, a couple of okay tracks, and 14 middling ones. An essential punk album, to be sure, but not as some have suggested, a top 100 album all genre essential listen. That would be way overrating this album.

Not as good as I remember - some brilliant tracks

When I was getting into music in high school, I found a copy of this one in my dad's record collection. Within a few listens, it became my favorite album, because of course it did, it's literally London Calling! Anyway, I learned soon after that that when my dad had been my age at the time, *his* favorite album was London Calling too. Listening to London Calling with him late at night on the way to a college visit is one of those musical moments that's just permanently seared into my brain, and I really couldn't ask for a better album to associate with my dad in that sense.

An absolute classic, from the artwork, the music, the band. It’s a classic and unlike some classics, this still plays and sounds fresh to date. There’s not a whole lot I can say about this album that hasn’t been said so I’ll keep it simple. 5 stars

Yes, yes, yes, yes, YES. One of my all-time favorites, no notes.

EXT. LONDON - DAY ESTABLISHING SHOTS - MONTAGE: - A BRITISH AIRWAYS BOEING 747 descends through low gray clouds, wheels touching down on the London Heathrow tarmac. - BIG BEN and the HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT stand tall against the overcast skyline. - A classic BLACK CAB splatters through a rain puddle along the Thames, passing WESTMINSTER BRIDGE. The heavy, driving bassline and signature guitar riff of THE CLASH'S "LONDON CALLING" kicks in. The words LONDON, ENGLAND are superimposed on the screen. JOHN AMERICA Well, hon, we're finally here in Britain

I actually checked this out in full just before starting this, upon register it’s just as good. Bummed I found this later bc this is extremely my shit. The teenage me would have been so annoying about this record. Fun, has something to say, changes it up throughout. Keeps it interesting and jams which is all I’m asking for.

Another absolute stonewall super album, it's raining 5s these days

2 Top Songs, Rest ok

Didn’t realise how reggae/ska influenced this album was, very pleasant surprise. Great album and I can see how it inspired other anti-establishment bands. 4/5

This album feels like the perfect example of a band experimenting and it actually working really well

Punkpoprock.

The inverse of yesterday - I can acknowledge it's a classic album, I can't quite bring myself to say I like it. Maybe a grower.

Its too long. But it's also fantastic, so fun compared to most punk. A classic

100

Great album.

Gracias Negro por cantarme "London Colin... London Colin" cada vez que me cruzas

don't get the hype Would I listen again: absolutely not Deserves to be on this list: how 1.3

Ihan ok tässä kontekstissa

6/10

Not one bad song on this album. It was 5 stars before I even begun listening to it because I know it so well. This really is a timeless album that is still as relevant today as it was when it first came out. Influences from multiple cultures in London at the time. This really should be in everyone's collection. Lost in the Supermarket and Train in Vain are my standout songs. 5 stars

Generally Punk is not my favorite kind of music, but this is really good.

Obviously an absolute classic, but I was surprised how much more I enjoyed the self titled album to this. Perhaps being a double album hurt it a little. Self titled is short sharp and tight and this feels a tad bloated even though there are no bad tracks the back half isn't as strong as the front. Still it's a great 4* album.

Low 3

Amazing!

fuckin awesome.

One of my all time favorite punk albums. Many have tried to reach this level, only a few have succeeded.

No brainer: a punk classic

4 enthusiastic stars!

Great

Yaep!!!!!!!!!

The Clash is one of those groups that I know, but haven’t listened to much outside of their hits. Expecting a punk album, I was pleasantly surprised to hear ska and some blue inspired rock. Felt a little contrived at points, it overall solid. Probably a 3.5 personally but I’ll give a 4 for now and revisit.

Great album who's historical context makes it legendary, and it's really buoyed by the greatness of it's popular songs. My favorites have always been the Lost in the Supermarket - Clampdown - Guns of Brixton suite. Most of the other deep cuts are pretty standard, essential listen even though I feel it might be dated as a whole.

Favorite Track: Lost in the Supermarket

RATING: 9/10 HIGHLIGHT: Lost in the Supermarket LOWLIGHT: Death or Glory

Cool album

Supermarket my favorite

Cruzando la calle quedé de flash Cuando vi dos niñas fumando hash Escuchaban trash y The Clash Jugando a quién tomaba más splash Y como una vez en un vernissage Me dio un ataque de soumenage Cuando dijeron "por diez pesos, cash Hacemos juntos los tres un menage"

Det finns ju ett femstjärnigt album här, lite drygt t.o.m. typ 3 Lp-sidor, men inte en dubbel. Det första som slår mig när jag lyssnar på LC i sin helhet är vilket jävla bra band Clash har spelat sig till att bli. Ett ändlöst turnerande har gjort dem så samspelta, det har den där känsla av en liten tajt kombo som kan spela i stort sett vad som helst och få det att låta bra. Det är väsenskilt mot i stort sett alla andra band som kom ur punkens anda av att spela hellre än bra. LC är oerhört politiskt album, inte bara i Strummers aggiterande texter utan främst kanske i valet av musik. Man lyfter fram den jamaicanska diasporans musik och svart rhythm 'n' blues till en kritvit brittisk punkpublik och det är ett solklart politiskt statement. Allra bäst på LC är just de jamaicafärgade spåren och dom är ganska många. "Rudie can't fail", "Guns of Brixton" och "Wrong 'em boyo" är fenomenala men dom andra är inte långt efter. Närmast Springsteenska "the Card cheater", Costello new waven i "Death or glory" och förstås överjävliga "Train in vain" (vilken låt!) är andra höjdpunkter. Tyvärr finns här också "Hateful“ och "Four horsemen" och ett par till som inte är direkt dåliga men som inte möter standarden hos det andra materialet. Och visst ett eller t.o.m. två snedsteg kan man komma undan med på en dubbel, men det blir ett par för många. Och när det blir en Lp-sida som inte är däruppe då kan jag inte dela ut full pott. Det blir för långt och kvalitetsmässigt spretigt. Den andra spretigheten i form av olika sorters musik har jag dock inga problem med, den bejakar jag snarare. En dunderfyra

London calling är inte bara ett musikalbum. Det är en attitydförklaring. Joe Strummer är unik som rockikon. Han är hård, mjuk, raggare, punk, slyngel, intellektuell på samma gång och har en timing och punch bakom micken som nästan ingen kan mäta sig med. Skivan har många låtar och några är kanske mer bagateller, t ex Jimmy Jazz och Brand new Cadillac, men det spelar inte så stor roll när det samtidigt finns så många femstjärniga låtar att det inte går att räkna upp alla här. Rudie can’t fail, London calling, Clampdown, Death and glory, Guns of Brixton, The card cheat, Spanish bombs … En av rockens bästa textrader: He who fucks the nuns will later join the church. En grym femma.

Det blir sällan bra när allt för många genres och influenser blandas på ett album. Det blir lätt mellan- eller rent av minimjölk av allt ihop. Inte minst när blek européer ska lajva sina afroamerikanska hjältar. The Clash är det lysande undantaget. Bandet låter sig inspireras av rockabilly, ska, dub, soul osv. Det är väldigt tydligt, ändå är det aldrig något snack om att det Clash och inget annat. De försöker aldrig kopiera (vilket sällan faller väl ut), utan lånar, snor och integrerar i sitt eget sound. De är båda brittisk arbetarklass och Jamaica på samma gång utan att det känns det minsta konstlat. Att välja ut enskilda spår känns svårt. Kanonbåtarna avlöser varandra. Mikroskop krävs för att hitta svackorna trots en dubbel på över timmen. Strummer kan mycket möjligt vara världens bästa rocksångare. I slutändan är femman oundviklig.

London Calling är ett album som jag med glädje återbesöker. Här finns en lekfullhet som aldrig blir tramsig. Här blandas friskt mellan musikstilar utan att det låter sökt. Punk, tidig rock ’n’ roll, ska, dub, gubbrock och disco. Det är bara en genuin kärlek till musik jag hör. 19 låtar är i det flesta fall för långt, men idag vill jag inte vara utan någon av dem.

still must listen

i am sure my love for this album is no secret........in 1991, Rolling Stone named this the #1 album of the '80s. it has one of the most iconic rock and roll photographs of all time (Paul Simonon is in the midst's of smashing his bass out of frustration (which is now on display at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame). this double album, with nineteen glorious songs, is in my personal top-five of all time. i don't go through a week without listening to it. might even be top-three. this is a period of when The Clash is trying to branch out from the punk genre. You have Horns, Piano, and Reggae. sure, you know the radio type songs on the album like "Train in Vain" and "London Calling" but the gems on this album are the deeper tracks. the standout, not-to-miss songs on this album are: "Clampdown", "Brand New Cadillac", "Lost in the Supermarket", "Spanish Bombs", "Death or Glory", "Guns of Brixton", "Hateful", "Rudy Can't Fail", "Wrong 'Em Boyo", "Koka Kola". LOVE, LOVE, LOVE, this album (if you cant tell) with that being said, it is front loaded and IMO, it could probably be shortened by three or four songs. as a present to myself, i upgraded from Tape and bought the CD on my 16th birthday. interesting note: there are nineteen songs, but there is only 18 listed. "Train in Vain" is a hidden track (19). i typed enough, but if you want to know the full story, let me know.