London Calling

Punk has gotten so much better. This record is okay I guess. I am sure it was jaw dropping at the time.

consistently astonishing

Discazo! Pensé que solo disfrutaría London Calling pero todo el álbum es una chulada, de pies a cabeza.

Uno de esos discos que a los nostálgicos les puede gustar un montón, más que por calidad musical, por su significado. No es que la calidad sea mala, de hecho me gusta bastante, pero creo que es superada por el impacto que tuvo en lo que sonó después en Inglaterra y en Latinoamérica. Escuchado por encimita puede sonar crudo, pero creo que tiene un montón de buenos detalles: por ejemplo los arreglos de metales, la separación de estéreo en las dos guitarras, las baterías todo el tiempo cambiando. Mi favoritas, creo que son Revolution Rock y London Calling.

enjoyable!

Hated this album at first because I heard it was punk and then I found it too lyrical and well-instrumented for my liking. Changed my expectations and now I really enjoy it. So theatrical and varied, a challenge to the preexisting notions of punk rock itself which is pretty punk. 4 stars

impeccable. who tf is doing it like them? seems like the only punk band who actually had a genuine interest in what they sang about vs the tired/performative “let’s just piss people off” bs. i’ve always loved the clash. distinctly remember listening to “hateful” on LOOP while i played pappas freezeria 💀💀 - don’t think I have covid since i’ve tested negative for days already. i think i might’ve had a cold… annoying tickle in my throat for a couple days now 😐 hoping i’ll be cool by monday but ESPECIALLY by the 11th or the 14th bc it’ll be a cold day in hell before I miss pitch perfect in theatres… i literallt had a whole ass DREAM about seeing it

09/08/2022 Now THIS is what punk rock is. Probably the best punk album ever. Listening to this album launched me back to 2013/2014 when I would just listen to this record over and over in my room. I had never heard the album before I bought it at Half Price Books in Corpus. Guns of Brixton is probably my favorite song on the entire album. Koka Kola is also probably one of my favorite songs simply for the intro. Elevator goinggggg up!! -- Long ass day today, bruh. Hope to head to the valley tomorrow, but the drive is long ALVVV. Supposed to pick up my puppies, but idk just because I got my flu shot today and feel tired as fuck. UGHHhhh, trying to finish a shit ton of work rn, so I can grind now and relax later. Pray for me fr

It was alright. Voice was not my thing

Classic

Fun reggae punk, unexpected to my ears. Milo likes this album a lot. I like it enough to try listening to it again.

Not gonna lie, i was really bored with this one. Already knew London Calling and Stand by Me. Its just not jiving with me. No cohesion and honestly the vocals are not my favorite and theres no real good interesting hooks. Expecting a good old amp blowing fist pumping anthem-filled good time. But british reggae punk? I just cant sink into it. Gave Urban Hymns a better score and people think that one is ass so maybe its a flaw with me.

- the songs are all quite layered and dense with horns, percussion, keys, acoustic guitars - be interesting to see how they translated to a live setting - each song has a tongue in cheek element of other genres (shuffle, reggae, blues, etc) - joe strummer goes hard on pretty much every song fav song - I’m not down - Good energy, simple but effective lyrics, cool guitar stuff least fav - rudie cant fail - ska vibes - an experiment that i dont think paid off

This was one of the most important albums of its era. Definitely a classic.

A classic

Amazing album

Classic.

London calling and train in vain is one of my favorite opener/closer pairs. Also really liked Spanish bombs, Rudie can’t fail, koka kola. It’s a little too long is my only real complaint. This is probably going to be one of the weaker 5s (meaning it’s not dark side), but still one of the best and most influential albums of all time.

London Calling = banger Brand new Cadillac= love the bass line I’m blanking on what it reminds me of but I’m a fan Jimmy jazz= cool that they slow down and show some jazz elements like the sax Rudie Can’t Fail= Features the Bo diddley beat and specifically reminded me a lot of not fade away So many different sounds throughout the album Wrong em Boyo was really fun to listen to and had a lot going on I’ve always loved death or glory such a good song Amazing closer with Train In Vain I’m going for it and giving this a 5. So many good songs, arguably the best punk rock album of all time yet doesn’t pigeon hole itself into that description with so many different sounds and styles just in the one album

The intro song is quite nice

Listened Before? Y This is an amazing album. I picked it up on cassette at a thrift store in the 90's and listened to it religiously for a few years. I haven't listened since I got rid of the car with the cassette player in it. I absolutely love it, and it's one of my early exposures to punk. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: London Calling

okay.

Not bad, but not awesome either.

Sequência envolvente e expressiva do punk e ska.

Punk is nice

Dope record!

Pretty nice!! I like the way they talk lol.

Some good songs

Had not heard this all the way through before. Seriously good. The first album is stronger than the second. This is an excellent collection of varied songs by a band forging a path to set themselves far apart from others at the time.

Still rocks today.

Well, I've been wrong about The Clash for a long time. I never understood why people consider them "the most important band" ever, and still don't get that, but I always thought they were just another punk-adjacent band who scored a few hits and were blown way out of proportion. I was expecting to not enjoy this listen very much. Turns out, this is one of those rare instances where the hit songs are my least favorite on the album (not entirely, but there's a lot more here than the hits). I was really struck by the quality of the songcraft, which was a major surprise, and also by how tight this band is. I wrote them off as being average players at best, and they decidedly are not (the drummer is really good). It's funny, the image this band fostered and the mythos surrounding them dissuaded me from checking them out, and I had a mis-perception of who they are. All that said, this is not entirely in my wheelhouse, but this is a 4-star album, and I have a new take on this band.

It's been years since I've listened to this and I kind of expected to not like it as much as I did in college when I listened to it all the time. But it's still great. The only two songs I've never loved are "Brand New Cadillac" and "Jimmy Jazz," (songs 2 and 3). The rest are amazing. Punk filtered through half-a-dozen different sub genres. One of the best double-albums ever.

This album is definitely a winner for me. When I switched to CDs, this was one of the first I added to my collection. I dig this album so much. However, this listen was my first time doing so with headphones. There is so much phonic texture in the background of the first track London Calling (particularly after the 2-min mark) that I never heard before! Maybe b/c I never heard the remastered versions? This album was the first to clue me in to that ska vibe, which I love. While reading a bit about this album, I was sickened to learn that Rudy Giuliani used "Rudie Can't Fail" in his 2008 campaign run. I get excited hearing Mick Jones and thinking about his evolution to BAD (The Globe better be on this list!), who I always enjoyed even more than the Clash. Lost in the Supermarket, The Clampdown, Death or Glory...oh, aw, aw, aw, ow, ow...London, I'm answering on the first ring! Album cover: Long loved this "font" but it wasn't until today I learned that this is hand lettering! Now I love the cover even more.

Not even kidding but I saw someone wearing a London Calling shirt while listening to this album in the Victoria and Albert Museum today. This is a perfect album. No, this is THE perfect album. When I get an album like London Calling, I instantly start to regret the other 5 star reviews I've given, as if they can't be put to the same standard. This album is a double album with the very definition of all killer no filler. Their "weaker tracks" are objectively great songs! Seriously, how did they write so many amazing songs? There are too many amazing songs, it's ridiculous. They're catchy and energetic with nothing less than a full, wild performance in each one. The vocals are strong, with two juxtaposing lead styles, and added harmonies used sparingly. The riffs are memorable. The production is clear, and they do all sorts of weird and interesting additions all throughout. They employ a unique style in each song so no two are alike, incorporating countless genres, such as rockabilly, jazz, power pop, and ska among others. London Calling: Perfect memorable opener literally howling at you about the doomsday of London. Such an eery vibe Brand New Cadillac: A psychobilly track, and one of the best of the era for sure. Starts off with a surf rock guitar hook with rockabilly vocals and lyric structure on a 50s subject. And the finish is so 50s! Short and sweet Jimmy Jazz: A personal favorite. A jazzy lounge track, catchy and memorable, with hilarious lyrics. Suck it coppers! Hateful: This one makes me want to dance and scream! Holy shit was an energetic and fast-paced track. I can't help but scream through the chorus (and even the verses). Love the back vocals, the beat, and that funny weird instrument in the background. Also, enjoy how the melody slows and speeds up whenever it wants. Rudie Can't Fail: Our first ska track! Such a fun track, and no you can't fail with that chicken skin suit. Gotta love the end where the sax thinks it's over and they're like "Nah fuck it, we're howling!" Spanish Bombs: SPANISH SONGS IN ANDALUCIA. That's enough to get this song stuck in my head. I'm obsessed with that pleasing guitar, so relaxing, and the organ is a nice addition. How do they make so many unique catchy songs? Oh, my core-uh-zahn. Right Profile: This one's weird... it's kinda like ska but also not. Either way love the combination of the sudden power chords with the sax interjections. And that rockabilly-like muddled guitar solo (that lasts just a few seconds) is weird too. There's a lot of weird noises throughout the song. Love it. Lost in the Supermarket: One of my favorite songs of all time. A reaction to capitalism I think. Love the mellow, groovy guitar and vocal style, catchy and melodic but still full of energy and personality. It's said that this was the first real indie rock song, with every indie rock band after trying to mimic this sound. I could only wish. Clampdown: Very punk lyrics I can get behind. Fuck the clampdown. Power pop in the harmonic vocal style (especially in the verses) and melodic power chords. Instrumentation gets interesting at the last minute, is it the distortion? Guns of Brixton: A highlight for sure. An eery reggae song with dark themes and a strange boing instrument. It's the little things like the creepy, agonizing back vocals that get me. Wrong Em Boyo: An underrated fun ska track! Simple and mindless, although it has strange production noises that all the songs have. Death or Glory: Another catchy power pop song with an inviting hook and an anthemic chorus. He who fucks nuns will later join the church. Koka Kola: A really fast and sudden punk song with hilarious lyrics and a slight rockabilly style. Card Cheat: One of the best piano ballads in rock history, full of power and emotion. Lover's Rock: This is where some people lose attention, and understandably since these songs aren't as loud and catchy as the earlier tracks. But this is a fantastic power pop entry, reminiscent of Big Star, with a fun latter half to dance to. Ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh *plays the whistle, baby toy, and a snake* Four Horsemen: This one stood out to me when I first heard this album over a year ago but not sure why. I love the noisy chaos in the last minute, almost reminds me of Sonic Youth. Probably my least favorite track though alongside "Koka Kola." I like the transitions between these last few songs though. I'm Not Down: This one is an underrated personal favorite! Always puts me in a good mood to sing along and dance. A confidence booster for sure! I scream through the last half minute. And what a closing riff jfc. Revolution Rock: One last ska song before we close. A long one too at 5.5 minutes, so take your time, relax, and enjoy the groove. Train in Vain: One of the best songs of all time, and yet the most dreaded on the album because it indicates the end to a masterpiece we invested the past hour into. Can't help but sing along lyric for lyric as the music slowly dies down to a close. A perfect closer.

Very classic, great time

Just a great album from start to finish with no weak tracks.

Way to tired to think of anything creative to say about this. Great late 70s punk rock album and band. Have never listened or heard of them before, but did enjoy my first listen.

Lots of bouncy tunes I enjoyed. It's hard to separate London Calling the track from the rest of the album when it's so well known from indie nights and such.

Pretty cool, vocal are a little off to me but idk

It has now been 8 out of 9 albums in a row from the UK. I'll explain below exactly why that's a problem. First, as far this album goes, we have the anthemic title track the album and indeed The Clash are so known for, that sounds VERY different from the rest of the album. What follows are two disks worth of second-wave ska and rockabilly. As others have said, the songs feel samey and different at the same time. For me they range from very good (Jimmy Jazz, The Guns of Brixton) to the skippable (Spanish Bombs, Koka Kola, Lover's Rock). There is enough quality here for an easy 4, but I think this may be a case of too much of a good thing. The second disk just drags a bit too much. Now for the UK problem, I really dig 2-nd wave ska, and indeed 3-rd wave too, but how is it possible that this list completely ignores ANY and ALL 1-st wave? Don't go searching for The Skatalites, they're not featured. Jimmy Cliff? I checked, not here. Toots & the Maytals? Prince Buster? Desmond Dekker? Forget it! A shame, a downright shame.

Pretty good!

ni más ni menos que lo que se espera de la música de este género en el contexto histórico en el que se desarrolló. se rehúsa a soltar ese sonido particular setentero, con todo y los elementos rockeros que incluyen. no me provocó muchos sentimientos, tampoco negativos. en una palabra: setentas

I used to think this would have been better as a single album, but listening again I can’t imagine a song to miss off from this set. The energy, the passion and the nous of this album is hard to beat, and often mimicked, Each play I have a different favourite, but enjoyed singing along to Spanish Bombs most this time. I wish most, if not all, tried so hard to make people think while also singing along. An all-time classic.

The range of styles on London Calling is incredible. Yes, it's a mess - but what a glorious mess that somehow holds it all together. It shows a band that was confident in mixing and matching, borrowing bits from their own upbringing and then trying to to piece it all together. The rockabilly, reggae and even elements of jazz have such a strong London street feel. You have to remember that music was so tribal at the time. Attempting to fuse together so many diverse styles is quite a feat. I also love the double album element, You wouldn't get any rock band trying to pull this off today. Experimentation now seems to be the preserve of hip hop with Kendrick, etc. Death or Glory still reminds me of Bill Joel's We didn't Start the Fire. But even this doesn't distract from an absolute masterpiece.

I was really surprised because I was expecting this to be a dark gloomy album based on the title track which I have heard many times but the genre is more ska punk/ reggae. I really dig it and see why the album gets the praise it does! Reminds me of Parquet Courts and early Modest Mouse Favorite tracks: Spanish Bombs London Calling The card cheat Wrong Em Boyo 4.5/5

Was decent.

Nice

not for me, but appreciate its influences?

Shockingly modern, honestly sounds like it could have been released this year.

One of best albums ever.

I found myself enjoying this album a decent amount

Ska aikakauden tuotos. Levy on ylipitkä: jos tää olis tiivistetty tuplan sijaan puoleen olis kysees vitun härkänen platta! 3/5

Onhan tää tosi kova. Tuplalevy ilman heikkoa kohtaa.

Klassikko!

A classic. Love it

started off a bit boring but kicked up about 30% of the way through. bangers on bangers

liked the music

I can't believe I haven't listened to this album before. I was 19 when it came out. But then again, we were arguing over whether Chisel or The Angels were best. (Chisel. Not really close once you'd seen both bands live) My main exposure to punk was through reviewers who kept saying wonderful things about music that I found had no depth and no breadth. Siouxsee and the Banshees, The Damned and The Clash all had a couple of good songs, but didn't sound like the saviours of music they were written up to be. Never Mind The Bollocks was something else. It was a raging, roaring, thumping, sonic masterpiece. So, when the critics went into paroxysms of delight about London Calling I wasn't falling for their message. Which is strange, because the title song was electric. Still is. Now I've heard it, and I realise I have heard all the songs. Is it 5 stars? Probably. Are there better albums from that time? Oh yes. A selection from 1979/1980 includes The Wall, East, True Colours, Glass Houses, Scary Monsters, Breakfast in America, 52nd St, and Parallel Lines. All of those are better than this album, but they weren't punk/new wave so the critics dismissed them. Blondie didn't count because they were American. Even though they were punk before the English knew what punk was.

Played in Rock Band 4. My high school calculus teacher once gatekept me for liking this album. I was wearing a shirt with the album art on it and she asked my favourite song on the album. I said Train in Vain (which fucking slaps) and she said "Oh, I prefer the more political songs like Spanish Bombs" as if I was some simpleton. She then proceeded to quiz me on the band member's names. I could only name Joe Strummer in the moment and was embarrassed but looking back, who the hell cares? I just loved every song on this awesome blend of punk, reggae, ska, and disco. It's still the only double album I've ever heard that completely earns both discs.

Solid album. The first and last songs are absolute bangers and everything in between ain’t to bad either. 4.5 rounded down

Oh fuck yes I have to say... There was more filler than I remembered. Death or Glory is still the best song ever though

I actually hadn't heard a lot of these except for the first and last song, which were great. The rest of the album was pretty meh, tbh.

A little long bur consistently excellent throughout

No need to listen 5! But I'm going to listen again and again!

Clássico absoluto.

What else is there to say? It's fucking London Calling!

Best song: Clampdown Song that I enjoyed the most on this last re-listen: Death or Glory Least favourite song: Brand New Cadillac

Not really my cup of tea.

Another 70s album with a massive reputation. But still, apart from their debut (their best album), Clash albums are always a bit inconsistent but with so many 5 star songs this is still five stars of course.

It sounded okay, but I expected more from this supposedly classic album.

Fine. Never caught me. Double albums are a chore sometimes.

By far and away one of the best albums I’ve ever heard. This is what I think of when I think of punk. Absolutely perfect banger of success.

3.5/5. This was good, not amazing, however. Definitely some of the better punk I've listened to. I would have no issue listening to this again.

CLASSIC SHIT PREFS: TOUT MOINS PREFS: RIEN

Bands were travelling at the speed of light in the late 70s early 80s. The distance from The Clash is phenomenal. Again, the pivot album of their catalogue with everything in perfect balance. Amazing.

80~85

Classic! You could argue that it’s a couple of songs too long but it is an amazing album.

4.75

A work of genius. Angry, melodic, no wasted notes or words.

Great rock that improves your mood when you listen to it. Interesting lyrics as well, but I didn't pay much attention to them. The music is great regardless. Really enjoyed this album.

Legendaran ali ne i najbolji

I'll go (straight) to hell for not giving this five stars. It has five absolute classics on it - Train in Vain, Rudy Can't Fail, Guns of Brixton, Spanish Bombs and the title track, but a lot of flatly produced dull rock songs which you can tell would be amazing live but have been ironed out to bland rockism by a shit producer (who could also have done with allowing a few of these to be perfectly fine b sides rather than including them on here). It is brilliant. Just a bit or editing and maybe not giving Mick Jones sign off on the producer and it'd be enjoyable all the way through...

A truly authentic sound guided by one of the best all-time front men. Niiiice.

Think we can file The Clash under 'bands I don't like as much as everyone else'. This is definitely better than the other one that we listened to, but it's not a showstopper for me. Title track is a classic, but it's pretty much all downhill from there (although Train In Vain is also great to finish it off). A lot more variety than the previous album (which is good) and it hangs together quite nicely, but loses points for being too long with too much filler. 3/5.

Bass stands out, very groovy

Was already familiar with a few tracks, overall enjoyed it a lot.

El mejor albúm doble de la historia (sí, mejor que el albúm blanco incluso)

A classic album, no weak tracks, energetic, varied in its musical influences, never standing still, always fighting the good fight. Stand out tracks: London Calling, Lost in the Supermarket, Spanish Bombs, Rudie Can’t Fail, look, at this rate I’m going to just lift all the tracks.

One of my top 5 albums of all time, and in my top 3 best punk albums ever made.

What needs to be said?

Is there a better punk album than 'London Calling?' I haven't heard it yet if there is. The titular song is obviously the standout hit, but every song on here is a banger and worthy of a listen. Some might say that it could be a little shorter, but what would you cut out? Sure, some of the song's aren't as great as others, but there's not a bad one in the list. In a landscape of obnoxious and over-the-top punk albums, 'London Calling' is a shining beacon that's always worth a re-listen.

Was releasing a double album the most or least punk thing Joe and the boys could've done by 1979? Does it matter one way or the other? Could it have been cut down to a more potent single album? Probably. It's fantastic in any case, obviously.

The definitive punk album of the late 70's, it is an iconic masterpiece. It's one of the records I can put on and sing along to fervently the whole way through. And I immediately feel 21 and invincible again. It's a straight shot of cocky optimistic joy, spitting in the face of the apocalypse and our slowly burning civilized decline. This is powerful stuff. Every single song offers something different, quirky, oddball, unique. These are punks with style, punks with attitude, but also punks with soul. Top shelf stuff right here, it doesn't get any better than this. Death or glory!! \m/

Good stuff, I like

It is a disservice to the Clash to label them as a punk band. They incorporate elements of garage, ska, rockabilly, and emergent new wave sounds that would influence the next generation. Their lyrics are insightful and socially conscious which creates a sprawling whole taking the listener across various sonic landscapes

Wicked cool. Unique sound, and the perfect name for a rhythm guitar-wielding frontman.

This is what I call "listenable punk", although it really doesn't have that hard of an edge. This is punk by guys who can actually play their instruments and write music. I think that the Clash were/are the British equivalent of Bruce Springsteen: they spoke to a population that was blue collar and felt disenfranchised. But as much as I love the Clash, I have to question any group that is beloved by Rolling Stone magazine. Just saying....

Punky rock. London Calling is an absolute belter, but some other good stuff here too

L'ho anche già sentito altre volte, però non riesco ad arrivare in fondo.

Clássico 10/10

Clássico

clássico absoluto

Genre: New Wave 3/5 The Clash are the punk/post-punk/new wave outfit who found themselves as the figureheads of nearly an entire movement. London Calling represents something bigger than just a double LP released by these Brits, it was a ripple in music that was felt for quite some time. You can hear Dexys Midnight Runners, REM, and Green Day before they had even showed their faces, you can hear 2-Tone and other different "world" influences making their way into the music, a big time 80s trend, and you have what is one of the best rock singles of the 70s, even if it was at midnight of the decade, the title track, London Calling. But, for me, beyond the absolutely ass-ripping opener, the rest of the album left me expecting and wanting much more. This has never been an album that I had taken a deep, deep dive into until now, and what I found upon my dive was a rather lackluster collection of semi-interesting pop experiments. I can hear why this is heralded, it hits the right 80s-listener's buttons I'm sure, but beyond a few decent tracks, this album is littered with over-long, over-produced songs that beg to be revised and massaged. I guess that's supposed to be the draw, but prior double LPs that weren't afraid of their mistakes (The White Album, Electric Ladyland, Physical Graffiti) still landed better for me.

Love it, an absolutely brilliant album. So many great songs. Never mind whether or not they should teach sex education in primary schools they should teach the kids this.

Lotta hits, great album

My All Time Favourite Clash Album. Uncle Joe and the Boys doing some great work, moving on from the pure punk power of The First album. Everything about this album is great from the Faux Elvis cover to the mixture of Punk/Reggae/Ska that oozes through the 4 sides. You realise how musically good this band was and what untapped genius was still in there when they split. Favourites here are "Jimmy Jazz" "London Calling" "Rudie Can't Fail" and "Spanish Bombs" But as I say not a bad track throughout so this is in my top 10 Albums of all time and a jealously coveted (by my Son) part of my record collection. He'll get it... eventually!

Punk's White Album.

Rock solid album with a punk sound that is unique and captures a specific sort of political rage. Maybe a little bloated, but not enough to bring it down a star.

Great album from start to finish and a few songs I didn't know were there's, like Train in Vain. 8/10.

At least a 3. Probably a 4, but I’d need to spend some more time with it. More ska elements than I would have guessed.

Really, really strong - it's THE The Clash. Not quite a 5 but verrrrry close

The defining clash album, had to be really.

Really really fun album. I was surprised by the variation of influences that went into this thing, and The Clash pulls them all off so well. No complaints here. 9/10

its the one with the famous cover kinda funny how the cover doesn't match the music London calling and lost in the supermarket are good

Was easier to listen to than I expected. Thought it was going to be “harder.”

excellent. another album on my regular listen list. punk bands are usually associated with 3 chord wonders with bad playing made up for by attitude. the clash display here they can properly play and write songs and still have more punk ethos than most. managing to do different styles of music and make it work. that's usually a recipe for a mess of an album but the punk band pull it off.

It hurts when I piss. It's been going on for months. It all began after another successful gang bang with the entire Chelsea first team and backroom staff. They completed pebbledashed me with jizz. So much so that I dropped a pint of lucozade on myself. It was impossible to tell what was jizz and what was lucozade. I got home later that evening, washed the jizz of the entire Chelsea first team and backroom staff off my face and body and just started pissing blood everywhere. The Clash played live in the background. Joe Strummer remarked about how much jizz and blood there was. I told him to shut the fuck up, because I'm well hard.

Suppose

This came out yesterday www.rebeldread.com. Watch it. It's a better summary than any review I could write. And when you're done with that, watch Westway To The World. Yes I know this isn't a list of the 1,001 greatest documentaries of all time and no I don't care. Carry on.

Favorites: London Calling Death or Glory The Guns of Brixton

9/10. First time I've listend to the entire album and it is mostly a joy

First time listen, but have heard multiple songs on the radio through my years. I thought The Clash was a punk band. This album does not scream punk to me. I found it a enjoyable listen. Above Average musicians.

Classic tracks aside this album earns points for how varied and experimental it's willing to be - no two songs seem to rely on the same structure or tempo, and as a result things stay relatively fresh throughout the LP. While the guitar tone could be a bit more pronounced in the mix and the tracks a tad more memorable, the project still sounds modern and engaging enough to warrant a re-listen.

It's The Clash. Very good, but it does all tend to sound similar to me.

Amazing album. First time listening to that album start to finish, what a masterpiece.

Ten stars out of 5

It's amazing how many genres they fit into this album, and they do them all well. Great to listen to as well. An all-around great record. Best track: London Calling

Muy buen disco

Kolejna potezna pozycja, ale rownie dobrze znana jak poprzednie, a dodatkowo Clash byl juz przerabiany, London Calling jest trzecim studyjnym albumem bandy z 79, chyba najbardziej komercyjnie udanym w ich dyskografii, a takze pierwszym jaki mialem okazje od nich poznac, w kontrascie z debiutanckim The Claash slychac tutaj odejscie od klasycznego brzmienia punkowego na rzecz post punkowych eksperymentow z wszelakimi gatuntami muzycznymi od bluesa przez jazz po ska, a jest sporo czasu na te eksperymenty, bo plyta ma godzine z piecioma minutami i 19 trakow, wiec o ile styl muzyczny ulegl zmianie tak teksty nadal skupiaja sie na problemach spolecznych wyspiarzy zwiazanych z milicja, drugami, rasizmem, cumerstwem, konsumpcjonizmem, wlasnie za teksty tak mocno szanuje bande, bo nigdy nie sa one czarno biale, gloryfikujac jedna strone konfliktu, najlepiej to widac na przykadzie kawalkow jak hateful gdzie drugi sa pokazane jako ucieczka od samotnosci w blogosc substancji, ale nie jest to darmowa ucieczka, bo wszystko ma swoja cene, nie tylko materialna, ale gorsza cena jest powrot do samotnosc gdy juz nie jest sie wysoko, tak samo z krytyka systemu kapitalistycznego i porwnaniu go z socjalizmem na Clampdown, przykadow tego mozna by wymieniac, najwieksze szlagiery, jak tytulowy traczek, zagubiony w supermarkecie czy rudy nie moze zawiesc juz mam na plejce, bo mocno sentymentalny albumik, ktory wciagnal mnie w punkowa muzyke wyspiarzy, ale dodam jeszcze wspomniany hateful i koka kolowy song

I would give a 4.5 if it was shorter, there were a lot of mid tracks, the other ones were really good. I also felt a bit of a lack when it comes to instruments - almost no synths and pianos, only guitars, drums and a sax/trumpet here and there.

Variety and depth and rock and roots, up front or in the background. So much going on here. "Punk" is too small a word, The Clash were always far greater than that.

Not memorable. Mixture of ska and reggae and a little bit of something that is not punk. Not in it.

5 stars. Not because I love this album, in fact I’m not a big fan of the Clash. 5 stars because I can hear the influence on bands I love and grew up with and that deserves recognition. Red Hot Chili Peppers, Rancid and the Living End are all here in these songs.

Really mfing good

waaaaay more reggaer that i expected liked it a lot

really fun album. I liked the energy and the instrumentals. definitely feels like one of the OG ska albums but I don't know in what situation I'd seek this album out again.

It was not a bad album

What a great album! I already knew the hits off this album like London Calling and Lost in the Supermarket, but was surprised by the breadth of the album as a whole. Clampdown, Death and Glory and of course Train In Vain. Its punk rock but with more diversity in sound. 5

Jour 1 - Le début de l'album me fait penser à un genre de mélange de Lou Reed et de Iggy Pop. La musique est vraiment très bonne mais la voix du chanteur principal est pas vraiment attirante à mon goût. Même chose pour les paroles, c'est un peu simple et vide. La mélodie de spanish bomb est excellente ! Lost in the supermarket est très bonne. Les lignes de basses sont intéressantes. Au final je peux comprendre que c'est un album populaire mais j'ai vraiment aimé ça, je pense pas que je vais vraiment l'écouter à nouveau.

Classic

Clássico. Saudades de ser jovem e com vontade de destruir tudo. Que álbum bom!!

pretty good. Not as good as I was expecting, but good!

p436. 1979. 3 stars. Strange mix of punk and garage rock and reggae and ska. Vague Springsteen undertones, which isn't a bad thing. Excellent production values. However... don't like Joe Strummer's voice, and other than title track, nothing stands out. Goes for on far too long - it's rare for a double album to actually hold up without spotting the filler, and this fails the test. Saggy in the middle. Can see why this was influential in the punk era - far more sophisticated that most of the offerings of the time - but it hasn't aged well. Would have made an excellent single album. Glad I've listened to it but just doesn't do it for me.

well i actually listened to it. knew the last song! not that great to me though

Listened to it quite a few times, such good vibes. I really hear a lot of hooks and stuff that sound like they could have been in modern indie rock music, so I suppose their influence lives on!

The first album I bought on vinyl 9 years ago. Still holds up from my first listen. The first half of the album is perfection, unreal songwriting. There’s a significant drop in quality towards the end of the album (minus Train in Vain), but the sound of each song is so varied and so fresh, this just works as an album.

clássico que me lembra friends mas nao é o estilo de som que considero bom de ouvir

Some very recognizable.

Best rock album ever.

a classic of its time, a smorgasbord of rock and roll, rockabilly, bluebeat, reggae, ska, soulful ballads and poppy punk. 3 stars because its good but I don't need to hear it again - there were no surprises hiding in there for me.

Very funny! I loved it!

Not my thing, but it was a surprising album from a punk band: musically very competent and a broad range of styles. Definitely not your average punk band.

I've heard all of London Calling more than once, and several tracks on this album many times. "London Calling", "Lost in the Supermarket", and "Train in Vain" were my favorite tracks from this re-listen, but several other tracks were close behind. "London Calling" has a driving energy that makes it a great way to start the album. I'm likely to re-listen to this album again, and there are no tracks that I would skip. I would recommend this album to almost anyone.

A great album, ahead of their time. This album would fit right into the indie scene today. Not a bad song on here. I will be listening to this album often. Favorite song: London Calling

Rating: 9/10 Best songs: London calling, Brand new cadillac, Hateful, Spanish bombs, Lost in the supermarket, I’m not down, Revolution rock

Classicassooo Rock classico / jazz / reggae boa pra dar uma animada curti!

So much fun, so ahead of its time; title track is an absolute classic; some insane riffs and incredibly creative and varied throughout

Really great

I like the music and the general vibe, but I can only endure the singer's voice for a short while. I would listen to them in a mix.

Bom.

One of my favourites!

London Calling is an amazing song! A lot of the rest of the album kind of all melded together for me and was too long in my opinion, but an enjoyable listen with a great punk rock sound

I enjoyed London Calling a lot but I don't think I remember any specifics from the following songs. They weren't bad but nothing really stuck out about them.

What’s so cool about this album is that it bridges 70s rock and 80s punk almost perfectly. There’s some elements in here of early Ska music too, and I can even hear where current ska and punk get their sound. Overall enjoyable, some songs are skips but it’s hard for every song to be a hit.

I came expecting something like The Ramones or more "Should I Stay or Should I Go". Reggae? Blues? Gangster lyrics? Bass lines were so interesting, drums were on point and super good. Could have cut a few songs and some of the extra chorus repeats, but otherwise awesome.

London Calling is still stuck in my head this AM. I like the energy but probably not an album I'll listen to on repeat.

A classic

Really can't bring myself to care. They might be seminal, but I think it lacks fundamental melody or sophistication to me - just a lot of stomping and shouting

Instead of listening to this - which is fine but frankly, I'm tired of it after decades - I listened to Give Em Enough Rope. This is still a worthwhile album, even though it's post-punk Clash.

4.0 + I don't often reach for it but I do know this to be a truly great record. So many amazing songs on here - aside from the big hits, I also love "Lost in the Supermarket" and "Koka Kola."

I thought this was a terrific album. Constantly changing on a track by track basis, but hardly a weak track on the complete album. Probably this and their first album was The Clash at their best.

iconic, from the album cover through the last note of train in vain.

Classic.

A pretty masterful bit of Clash here

Sweaty musicians. Gobbing fans. Cheap nachos. Cheap nachos? Yeah, the kind with the pump cheese and pickled jalapenos. Convenience store nachos. Or, in my case, Chelsea Street Nachos. No, not the affluent area in west London; rather, the chain restaurant usually located in malls. Like the one I worked for in the early 1980s in Gainesville, Florida. I’m not sure which was worse at Chelsea St. Pub: the nachos or the live cover bands that played in the evening. But the best came in between sets, following tired songs like Bob Seeger’s ‘Down on Main Street,’ when the head bartender would often put on 'London Calling.' I had never heard anything quite like it- predominately rock (no longer punk like the Clash’s first two LPs that I would later enjoy too), but also a splash of reggae here and jazz there, and even a little disco/soul ditty at the end of ‘Lovers Rock.’ And, their commentary on the politics of England had broadened to include ideas about other places in the world as well, a theme they could continue on their next recording, 'Sandanista.' It was 'London Calling,' though, that would become their Magnum Opus. At a running time of over an hour, back then, it was long, an investment in time. And the late, great Joe Strummer and Mick Jones filled the music with tons of lyrics about people and places and events with which I was completely unfamiliar. Before that needle hit the record, I had to arm myself with dictionaries and thesauruses, maps and history books (this was waaay before the internet), Spanish to English translations- things I never needed while listening to Bob Seeger. And I’m intentionally using the word ‘armed’ because if 'London Calling' is anything, it is a call to arms, mostly concerning human and civil rights, but the title track even addresses environmental pollution. Clean up the world, the Clash were preaching, with a wide variety of applications. It has been said, famously, that ‘while the Sex Pistols wanted to destroy, the Clash wanted to unite people.’ Brings to mind John Lydon’s famous statement to the audience at San Francisco’s Winterland Ballroom at the end of what would be the Pistols’ final live performance. Closing with a cover of the Stooges’ ‘No Fun,’ Lydon addressed the crowd, ‘This is no fun, this is no fun at all.’ Then, when the song ended, right before he dropped the mic and walked out he stared down all the hippies and asked: ‘Ever get the feeling you’ve been cheated?’ I’ve been listening to 'London Calling' for four decades, 2/3 of my life, and it’s still fun. And I’ve never felt cheated

The magnum opus of one of the best punk bands. Despite its length. The album goes by like a breeze. Great track after great track with no drops in quality. Brilliant album.

There are only a few songs on this album that I don’t really like. The kind of album I want to sing along always and I don’t know half the words. Just a lot of fun

Didn’t enjoy. First song, I’ve heard too many times and I am completely indifferent to it. Several songs were weird ska which made me cringe. The Brixton one was okay. I left my phone in another room with the album playing and was disappointed that it hadn’t finished upon my return. I listened to the last four songs on mute.

Another classic album that I have heard so much about but never listened to. I think a day isnt sufficient to digest this so I am going to relisten to it again over the coming weeks. Such an influential and important album that I am happy to have finally listened to.

This is a pleasant surprise. Was expecting a punk record, but this is really a Punk/Rock/Pop/Reggea(ish) album with quite a lot variation. Doesn't blow me away, and is maybe a bit longer than it ought to be, but is a good very album nonetheless. 4/5

Not really my vibe.

Sheer variety of influences are interesting but can be jarring. Length of album doesn't help. Title track is still an all timer, along with "Lost in the Supermarket"

Not even my 2nd favorite Clash album...

This album is great. There are some real bangers here. I've been listening to a lot of punk recently. This is one of the canonical punk albums. I'm not sure I think it reallllly delivers but i could listen to this a lot.

8/10

Already know this one, great album

Mostly good

Punky

The seminal Clash LP. It's been some time since I last listened to this album. Sounds great after all these years.

It's an absolute classic of the genre and a great album

Great Lyrics, you can hear some of the influence on today’s artists. Best part is the original sound where it mixes pop, punk and what sounds like a drunken anthem about grocery shopping

Best of the best of punk

My dad hates this album but what does he know

Classic

Really fun and engaging album. Very simple instrumentals, not a ton of creativity musically but vocally and lyrically definitely unique. 7/10.

A lot of people consider it peak punk. I don't not a big fan of the sound. Definitely prefer the American punk scene more so than the British one. Solid album just not super for me.

Брекзит колс

classic

classic

broken guitar go brrrrrrr

Hab mich immer schwer getan mit der Punk Zuschreibung im Fall von The Clash. Es ist einfach ziemlich vielseitiger Rock‘n‘Roll mit unermesslich vielen Einflüssen (Ska, Ragga, Rockabilly, Doo-Wop, Pop, …) und krass ikonischem Songwriting. Ich liebe sie und bin begeistert, dass diese Hits alle offensichtlich auf einem Album zu finden sind. 3.7

Tolle, wegweisende Mischung aus Zärtlichkeit, Verzweiflung und Galgenhumor, gewandet in Punk, Pop, Ska und Saufpunk.

Was going well until the sax Has gone extremely well since This is really good

Prefer some of their other albums but this is still stone cold 5

Surprisingly diverse sounds. Can see why it's a classic.

it's meh

It didn't sound anything like I expected. I can definitely see the hints of the very beginning of punk music.

Vrolijke engelse muziek met leuke melodietjes. Ik vind het wel aangenaam om te luisteren. Het orgeltje op de achtergrond geeft ook iets speciaals. Geinig. ***

Added!

Pretty sure this was my first Clash album. I really enjoyed them as a teen and saw them in concert (maybe '84?). I haven't listened to them in quite a while but it still holds up nicely for me. I like their blend of styles on this album and others. They didn't stay in one lane, and while that can sometimes backfire for other bands it works well for The Clash.

One really well known song. The rest were alright.

Pretty good album. This is definitely something I could see myself singing along to in a crowded bar. Or croozin 'round in my car singing along. Overall a good listen!

Interesting dive into the evolution of 70s/80s punk. A little repetitive.

Never had listened to it in full... astoundingly good and resonant. Truly, a must on this list.

Good. Has raegaee tones.

Definitely a lot more of a reggae influence on this record. Surprisingly, I think it goes well (not a huge reggae fan). Also, for a double album, it goes by very quickly. Love a lot of little touches on this album, from the piano and horn sections to the gritty punk sections. Favorite tracks: "Spanish Bombs", "Wrong 'Em Boyo", "Rudie Can't Fail", "Brand New Cadillac"

Solid album

Notable: First post-punk album. Pulls in some rock, roots, ska, .... Highlights: London Calling * Brand New Cadillac Lover's Rock - funky breakdown midway

Hadn't ever given this a front-to-back listen. I felt underwhelmed, especially given how iconic this album is. Felt a little bloated with songs and not super focused, but I did like a good amount of what was on here.

One of the greatest albums of all time. Punk (and maybe post-punk) classic. 10/10 1. Death or Glory 2. Lost in the Supermarket 3. Spanish Bombs

zzzzzzzzzz

This might be my favorite album of all times. I have listened to it literally hundreds of times. I can't give this anything less than 5/5

very political

8/10

a classic!

Disco divertido, la paso bien siempre que lo escucho. Tiene de pronto momentos muy luminosos. 9/10

Lekkere rock. ga nog eens luisteren

Some dope songs, pretty long album.

October 15, 2021 This was good (unsurprisingly)! Energetic and an appropriate length.

Some absolutely killer tracks in here, including a few I don’t remember hearing before. It is too long though, and the filler tracks aren’t great. Just about holding it together for 4 stars.

Classic

Can’t not be 5

J’aime le style et le son. C’est rafraichissant pour l’epoque et ca sonne tres bien. Un classique4.65

Love it. The beating British punk heart. Goddamn this album is good.

A classic for a reason. Super catchy and great production work. This doesn't have the flatness/bluntness that a lot of punk albums of this era do.

A gem from every point of view

I can't say I was familiar with the Clash before listening to this but I feel like this definitely sounds like the time it was created in. Was in for some heavy head bopping. I feel like moshing. I have NO idea what they're saying.

Je connais London Calling, que j'adore. Je vais ecouter le reste pour la premiere fois. Update : J'aime bien

I like my punk a bit more bouncy, but some nice tunes. Liking the ska influenced tracks

I like the singers voice and the general energy, though some of it seemed a bit fillery.

Good energy, liked most of the songs

Incredibly boring and overly long.

nfm

london calling clash is like a band I feel like I should like, but some of their songs just don't work for me. it's odd.

Good from London calling to Train in vain

Great fucking album

NICE

A punk classic effortlessly blending strongly politically loaded statements with surprisingly danceable music, more refined and smoothed out than its predecessors, for the better or worse

Rätt nice

Just an amazing album. Super varied with songs for almost any occasion. One of the best.

Nice to hear a whole album

More varied than I was expecting!

Surprisingly varied, not just punk

Overall liked the album. Would definitely listen again. Much more mellow than what one would think of as "punk rock." Like the reggae sounds as well

Not a fan of the clash but I’m glad I gave this a listen to reconfirm. I can appreciate the passion and the social critique but the vocals and simplistic percussion grind my gears.

Good fun album, has some really memorable tracks

some tracks are ok too long things got boring should probably listen again, probably won't

Absolutely awesome

This is already 1000x better than the first album I got by The Clash; their self-titled album was an absolute disaster, gave it a 1. This album I'm even considering a 5. After the guns of brixton.. maybe not. But I love the Elvis Presley album cover. I wonder why they took that design. The expanded material is not very good though. 3.5 towards a 4

It's London calling!

I liked it more than I thought I would, but that's probably just because I'm a sucker for the keyboard that's within most songs. It might also be because the songs have that high energy that I crave. My only main complaints were that it ran a bit long and that I wasn't a fan of the vocals, both the singer's and the backing's voices, but that's mainly just a personal thing. Favorite track: Train in Vain (Stand by Me)

Another classic punk album. To me, this lacks some of the rage and punk attitude of other punk albums of the time. I think this is more ska and mainstream, but its still one of my favorite albums of the 70s. The instruments and lyrics are incredibly catchy, and I could listen to "Lost in the Supermarket" on repeat all day. Highlights: 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, and 19.

I fucking love the british

Always heard the big hits. Surprised by depth of album in terms of solid tunes.

9/23 A fun Punk / Ska album overall and they certainly do it well, however I enjoyed the heavier songs on here the most and those were fewer and farther between. Standout Tracks: London Calling, Hateful, The Guns of Brixton, The Card Cheat, Lover's Rock, Revolution Rock

фух, ну тут можно подышать уже Альбом, конечно, эпохальный, классический и значимый, а самое главное - вполне слушабельный. Правда, будучи пиздюком я его принял далеко не сразу - слишком уж хотелось целую пластинку песен, похожих на открывающий London Calling. Панкухи, короче. А по факту-то от панка здесь название да перегруженные гитарки - всё остальное это лютая мешанина из рокабили, рэгги, ритм-н-блюза, ну и всего такого прочего. Печалит ли меня, что очередная многообещающая группа ударилась в ебучую рагу и зачем-то стала пародировать ямайских планокуров? Ну вполне. Но всё же сложно отрицать, что альбомчик получился в итоге довольно качественным - ярким, разудалым, а главное - хитовым. Чуть подрастя, я его всё-таки расслушал, а сейчас переслушал ещё раз и понял, что единственный грех этого релиза - его ебанутая длина. Ну нет там материала на 19 песен, зачем жопу мучить-то тогда? Если выкинуть 5-6 номеров (особенно из конца) - стало бы только лучше, и душняка было бы по минимуму. Но имеем что имеем 🤷 Лучшие песни: London Calling, Spanish Bombs, Clampdown, Guns of Brixton, Death or Glory, Rudie Can't Fail, Wrong 'Em Boyo Худшие: Brand New Cadillac, The Right Profile, Lover's Rock, Revolution Rock, ну и в принципе последний диск из 4 очень слабый, можно было бы оставить закрывашку Train in Vain, да и всё. За затянутость и мусор в плейлисте не могу пятёрку никак натянуть поэтому по пятибалльной 4, по десятибальной - 8.

Excellent

Amazing

not a thing to dislike. transcends time and remains a top notch relevant album

One of the greatest double albums of all time. Brilliant from start to finish.

Helt okej.

Exactly the kind of album that should be in 1001 albums in my opinion. Beyond being incredibly influential this album just plain rocks. Plus it covers a wide variety of genres around punk and post-punk.

Me encnata este album, train in vain es de mis canciones favoritas, además de spanish boms

Classic album, really can't go wrong with the Clash

So much more than a punk album

Easily among the greatest albums of all time. Easily.

Phenomenal. From start to finish, not a bad track! First time listen too!

Was OK

This one feels much calmer than the Clash's other album we listened to and I like that. Still not enough for this band to become a favorite but London Calling is a classic. I could almost sense some Ska in some of these songs which made me enjoy them more. Iconic album cover, I'd be just as upset if London called me too.

Now here's a familiar face. Our second Clash album, and what's widely acknowledged as their masterpiece. I definitely enjoyed this more than the previous Clash album, and I can understand the hype. Though for me it's not as consistently impressive or interesting as I was hoping, especially given the length. Still, some excellent cuts on here, including a few recognizable hits. I may not LOVE it, but I'll co-sign the classic status. Favorite tracks: Train in Vain, Spanish Bombs, London Calling, Rudie Can't Fail, Death or Glory. Album art: Definitely iconic. A play on the Elvis Presley cover of yore, which I'm sure we'll get on here. The font and colors are obviously great, and the guitar smash pic is nice too. 4/5

Classic

Iconic

What a great fucking record! I used to not particularly care for The Clash when I was a bit more purist in my punk rock. They certainly shift styles a lot. But this is really a masterpiece. I think I tend to like it more each time I return to it.

gread bass lines iconic tunes. very good

An amazing album. Classic.

I liked some of the songs, maybe i have to listen to it again, to be completely sure

Strong start, and it kept up decent level throughout. It's interesting that this was a punk rock band around the same time as the Sex Pistols, as the sound is much more refined and melodic. Would probably listen again.

Oh yeah. One of my go to albums. Would get a 5 for "Lost In The Supermarket", "Train In Vain" and the title track alone. And everything else is great, amazing a "double album" like this contains no filler. My second 5 in 21 days.

Stone Cold Classic. One of my top 10 fave albums. 5 🌟. Thanks for reminding me to pull out my original British vinyl ... 4 almost perfect sides

average

top tier

Greatest band ever, and one of the best records ever.

The Clash are such a weird band and I love them.

Never dove in before. Excellent.

I was surprised by the diversity of influences in some track. I noticed ska and reggae, amongst others. Didn't win me over though.

It didn’t grab me from the start but I could tell the music would grow on me

Phenomenal

Leuk album, aan de lange kant maar verveeld niet.

3.3 not sure if always fucking 2 uur lang, of dat spotify enkel extenden versie heeft. 2 uur en 12 minuten is wel te fucking lang jesus, i got things to do. Liedjes waren soms wel herkenbaar en tof

OOOH I like it