Reviews (page 5 of 15)
8.5 / 10
it's fine, not disappointing, but all songs sound kind of similar. although, i liked "lover's rock", "the card cheat", "brand new cadillac", "jimmy jazz". 3
Pretty good
Truly just a beautiful, brilliant album. Staying punk while simultaneously expanding the meaning and influence of the word, this is an album that sounds fresh with every listen, and holds something new to discover at every turn. I will say I would probably give it 4.5 stars if I could - I *do* think it runs a little long at 19 tracks - but given the significance and importance it played in the rise of my favorite genre of music, I'm happy to bump it up to 5.
Yay
London Calling, faixa título é a canção que sobressai e define o Clash
Tough to give this anything other than 5. Classic and defining
Feb 6, 2026 - BABY'S FIRST THE CLASH ALBUM AND BOY IT WAS A GOOD ONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!! jonathan byers u are seen and heard! nancy wheeler i am questioning ur music taste
london is calling and I am answering
Already very familiar with this album but I will never shirk an opportunity to listen to peak
Way more varied and fun than I expected, for whatever reason… Really, really ambitious and tightly constructed.
If londons calling, I’m picking up
2 good songs
6/10
The Clash caught my attention at some point in the 90's (in my teens) and has held steady all these years. I think it was probably 'Should I Stay or Should I go Now' and while that's not on this album, London Calling is a win. Also, the artwork is great.
I didn't like it. Jimmy jazz was alright though.
I'd already heard the famous songs from this album. Since I was a teenager I expected not to like it due to my distaste for punk - I felt like the cover told the entire story. Totally wrong, this album is great! The smile on my face when the saxophone first appeared.... For an album a little over an hour, there's barely a dull moment and every track has an exciting idea.
Brilliant first song. The rest of the album was OK but not my cup of tea.
Quite underwhelming
One of my favourite albums of all time.
For an original British late 70's punk band, this album just shows what consummate musicians this lot were. I had not heard this album before, though I had heard of some of the songs. Not quite an all killer no filler, but very good.
Not listened to this before and it wasn’t what I expected from their singles. Nice variation of styles but it did flow. Enjoyable.
Although I prefer their first two Punk albums, this is the sound of a band outgrowing their roots and experimenting with different styles. Not all are to my taste, but on the whole it is a quality piece of work. Mick Jones was always the better vocalist, just saying.
One thing that makes London Calling great is how it effortlessly fuses global genres with punk rock. But a more important factor is how it does that. There's so much variety in how those genres, mostly ska and reggae, are used. There's the groovy "Rudie Can't Fail" and the sinister "Guns of Brixton." The huge "Right Profile" and the loose jammy "Revolution Rock." And of course there's the fierce, snotty punk of the title track, which puts an exclamation mark on the themes of punk in the 70s. With all this variety each song is a new world to explore, and while there are definitely a few I wouldn't miss there are no bad songs. It helps that the whole thing is a blast - "get that cheese grater going!" - and it ends on its strongest song with that irresistible riff. One of the best, if not the best, punk albums ever.
Good band
The only band that matters. A fabulous record.
not sure why i have always turned my nose up at listening to this album, big mistake, huge. what a bloody album - i think because i had heard london calling too many times i didn’t want to listen to a full album that sounded like it but by heck the VARIETY! the RANGE! way more ska vibes than i had expected. loved it, solid 5 stars from me
This is definitely one of those albums that always comes up in conversation as being a classic and one of the greatest albums out there. The album was a shift from early punk Clash to music that had more of a reggae/ska vibe to it. Some iconic songs on this album that everyone knows. I do have to say that I've gotten a few of these double albums now and if you aren't a huge fan of the artist, they are just really long and the songs start to all blend together. But this is a classic for sure!
A punk album that isn’t really a punk album that is the greatest punk album ever.
This album is so joyful, until you realise the social issues they're singing about. I was 8 when this was released, my oldest brother was 19 and a Clash fan, so for me this is what cool sounded like. It's the perfect soundtrack to how Britain felt in the late 70s/early 80s. The only problem this album has is that the highs are so damn high that some of the other songs get lost along the way. Guns of Brixton deserves the 5 mark on its own, it's a masterpiece. Lovely stuff.
An enjoyable album, with a few memorable songs, but that's pretty much it. Many songs (19 songs) for 5-6 better than average tracks. Otherwise, it's pure The Clash, which is a style I enjoy but wouldn't listen 24/7. Nice experience overall !
8/10 Favorite: Spanish Bombs
Most double albums feel bloated, but The Clash not only manage to produce an album that maintains your attention, but that continuously surprises you with how diverse their sound can be.
It’s so amazing they went from straight punk rock to these wild, weird songs. So good.
One the greatest albums of all time.
If you're my age and British, you're supposed to like, if not love, this but I don't. I like some of it but I don't think there's anything enough good material to justify a double album. As always, The Clash remain a singles band for me.
I did hear half of it it was pretty good
Like witnessing a band fearlessly shedding its own skin. While it is technically a punk record, it feels much more like a sprawling, ambitious musical odyssey that refuses to be pigeon holed. I was struck by how effortlessly The Clash weaves together everything from the jagged energy of rockabilly and ska upstrokes to the deep, atmospheric grooves of reggae and lounge jazz. It’s a rare double album where the 19 track runtime actually feels earned, even the deeper cuts carry a specific, gritty charm that keeps the momentum from ever truly flagging. What makes the experience so resonant for me is the balance between Joe Strummer’s raw, shouty-sung urgency and Mick Jones’ sharper melodic instincts. Whether it's the apocalyptic howl of the title track or the surprising pop warmth of "Train In Vain", the album feels both politically charged and deeply personal. It’s an iconic piece of history that still sounds incredibly fresh, capturing a moment where music felt like a genuine call to arms to the faraway towns.
Класика панку. Хороший альбом.
I'm letting the phone go to voicemail. 2/5
this was only ever going to be five stars
It’s like if a whole bunch of very talented people got together, got drunk, and decided to play every style.
7 days in a row of 4 or 5 star albums
Another album that is Just Too Loud for me… Faves in album order London Calling The Guns of Brixton Train in Vain
Classic
Thoroughly enjoyed this album. Whilst I'm not necessarily a punk fan, the influence on the Clash is heard, but not grating. I found myself in a happy state after listening to this.
Really interesting. A lot more of the ska and rockabilly influence than I expected.
British Punk at it's peak with the opening track "London Calling". Then, "Brand New Cadillac" punches with some classic hard rock sounds, then switch down with "Jimmy Jazz" into soft rock straight after this. Neither thetransition wasn't jarring in any way, and the sounds all suited the band and Strummer's voice perfectly. A miniature musical odyssey in 3 tracks! One thing to be said is the technicality of the tracks themselves. There is nothing over 4m 5s, but a ton of them compared to other albums (19 tracks!) allowing for a huge amount of variety without nothing over staying its welcome. Probably the first album on my journey so far that I can confidently say this about. Overall, this album was a blast from start to finish and marked the first time I've given The Clash more of a chance beyond London Calling and Rock the Casbah. Can't wait to hear more.
enjoyed the album overall but probs wouldnt listen to again. london calling was the main standout on the album. 3.5
So fun - amazing.
fun sound, london calling is a classic. A few skips overall. 2 stars.
Classic. Still kicks ;-)
SO surprised at how much I liked this. I didn't know any song other than London Calling but I would put a few of these on my favorites list. I never thought that would happen with a 70s british rock band. Who knew!
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I did not get the hype around this album. In all the reviews I read post hearing it for the first time, it was acclaimed as a "revolutionary" piece of music, pushing the limits of punk and going beyond it. I agree it does go beyond, but in a territory that's not to my liking. Mixing reggae or ska rythims doesn't work too well for me.
simply extraordinary and also deeply nostalgic. the way they blend rhythm and blues, reggae, ska, rock and roll, and all their other influences is 2nd to none
Solid, apart from the reggae influences
I had been a while since I last listens to this one. What a classic, and for good reason.
Tad underwhelming… not many standouts to me i liked Train to vain and revolution rock (last two tracks were a vibe) not my vibe but i respect it 5/10
It’s not a favourite, but it’s pretty friggin good.
Mi canción favorita de este álbum fue Lost in the supermarket
Amazing album. It's interesting, after listening to punk and rock music for most of my life, whenever I revisit this album it reminds me of its influence. So many pieces have been carried on by bands for decades. I really can't pick a favorite-- "Johnny Jazz," "Spanish Bombs," and "Lost in the Supermarket" are my top.
I feel bad that my introduction to "Lost in the Supermarket" was the movie "Over the Hedge".
A good album. Overlong and the high quality of the best songs is not matched throughout.
Favorite tracks: London Calling, Spanish Bombs, Brand New Cadillac, Hateful Started out at 4 stars, but moved down to 2 simply because it was SO. LONG. Also, are we really pretending this is one of the biggest punk bands? I was shocked at how pop-y this album is, and especially at the terrible reggae vibes (looking at you, Revolution Rock)
fun
Didn’t realize this was a double album. I was between a four and a five and I think I’m just going to do a five. Tons of great songs, iconic album cover.
Now this is how you double album! London Calling keeps you on your toes with its genre bending twists and turns. Every single track on this album has something to offer. It’s been one of my favorites since I was a teenager and it’ll be one of my favorites til I die. 10/10 Favorite tracks- “Rudie Can’t Fail” “Spanish Bombs” “Guns of Brixton”
Amazing album, I loved it! 5 stars
One of the classics for sure. Listen to this properly and then listen again
Very well made. They practically founded punk and ska
i don’t like it :(
One of the best albums ever made, and a personal favorite of mine since I first heard it back in high school. A true classic.
omg la musique de billie eliot !!
Not a huge fan of The Clash, but this was pretty undeniably good.
Haven't listened to The Clash other than Rock The Casbah and Should I Stay or should I go. Not even super familiar with the song London Calling. I'll say that it didn't sound outdated. I mean, it did, but it felt more relevant and i'm not sure why. I like the punk/reggae/funk sound as I felt they all went great together and it wasn't like they were trying to steal Reggae, but incorporate it into punk, which was cool and worked.
I was surprised by how much I liked this. I knew the title track and a few others, but never thought much about them. But as a whole it was really fun and different that I expected. I could hear how this must have influenced a lot of later indie rock. I have a feeling that if I listened to this more, I might start to see it as a 5. That being said, I'm not as into the reggae elements. So maybe not.
Fun album, fun band.
There’s punk. There’s post-punk and new wave. Then there’s… this. Something altogether different, and varied, and fun, and at times vulnerable. It was when Mick Jones started singing about childhood fears - lost at the supermarket, hearing “the people who live on the ceiling” - that I started thinking, “Did the Clash open up a new lane?” Apparently so, in one way or another, judging by reviews of the album in the 80s. In my view several musical streams converge here, effortlessly and successfully. In any case, it’s downright enjoyable.
I only knew only two songs on this album going into it, but a few others stuck out to me as I listened. It's a fantastic album and I really appreciate what the band stands for.
The rare double album that is all killer. You could argue it is front loaded but it just makes the second half full of underrated tracks. Top 10 of all time.
Overall, a nice, easy-listening album. The title song probably is the strongest.
nicht mein Stil
WOOOOOOOW this album and this band. How am I today years old discovering them (at 42.5)? Before today, I knew way more about The Clash as an influence than a band worth following. My goodness, I'm glad this was delivered to me today. Demands a second listen.
Absolute classic. It sometimes leans a bit too much into ska for my liking, but 5/5 nonetheless.
So many iconic songs
This is the best album yet on the list after 100 plus albums.
Could benefit from cutting the weaker of the 19 tracks, but still fun with some big highlights
I was really young when I heard this album for the first time and I loved it then. Love it even more now
Jam-packed from top to bottom, London Calling is absolutely full of it all. 19 songs, spanning across numerous different genres. I could easily see how this could be someone's favorite album of all time. Unfortunately, I just can't get into Joe Strummer's vocals at all. That being said, while the punk tunes here aren't my favorite, when they branch out to ska and reggae and sometimes even the blues or jazz it's a breath of fresh air. This seems like one of those albums that's probably a 5, but I just can't get there personally. Highlight: Spanish Bombs Lowlight: The Card Cheat Surprise Hit: Lost in the Supermarket
These boys an play. Impressive album but wouldn't be my thing. Certainly deserving of a place on the list. 3.5/5. Raising to 4.
Ik hoor Grease Lightnin' in Wrong 'Em Boyo. Album heeft natuurlijk een gigantische legacy. Niet alle nummers hitten even hard, maar als ze dat wel doen, dan zijn het ook écht hele lekkere nummers
Ja het is echt een classic. Grappig om deze na the undertones the hebben want je vergelijkt dan toch wel aardig en dan is dit wel top.
Lekkere plaat hoor. Het enige nadeel is dat de title track met kop en schouders boven de andere nummers uitsteekt. Andere bangers: Spanish Bombs, Clampdown, Death or Glory 4/5
Was toglf
Veel meer ska-ish dan ik had verwacht?? Was erg in de war. Wel prima
Oh kijk, the Undertones maar dan niet gaar. Ja dit is natuurlijk top. Totaal geen fan van de ska-heavy tracks, maar dit is natuurlijk vormend geweest voor zo veel toffe muziek en het is te horen waarom.
Lost in the supermarket was the stand out. It was good
Undoubtedly carried by the title track but I also really enjoyed a couple of others-most notably Train in Vain (Stand by Me).
4,5/5. Energético, político e vibrante. Roque tecnicamente primoroso e com produção de respeito.
This is not what I expected, but in such a wonderful way. I've never resonated more than with these lyrics "I'm lost in the super market, I can no longer shop happily, I was promised personality.
Banger of an album that I had high hopes for and still managed to sweep me away. Normally when listening this long to the same artist all the songs start to melt together for me and that never happened at all. Everything felt fresh and new and there are a lot of different genres packed into one album. The only reason I am not giving it a 5/5 is because I'm trying to be strict and I didn't save every song. But damn... it was close.
4/5 Ohhh this is such a close 5/5 but the album was just a tad too long to be perfect. Every song had so much personality, I LOVED hearing the influences of reggae, ska and jazz in this album. It's just a really, really good album. Also I never want to hear that atrocious Spanish again in my life.
Baller
STUNNNNERR… very few songs that are just okay in this album… will forever love london calling…
London calling - 5 Brand new Cadillac - 4 Jimmy jazz - 4 Hateful - 5 Rudie can't fail - 3 Spanish bombs - 4 The right profile - 3 Lost in the supermarket - 4 Clampdown - 4 The guns of Brixton - 4 Wrong 'em boyo - 2 Death or glory - 4 Koka kola - 3 The card cheat - 5 Lover's rock - 3 Four horsemen - 3 I'm not down - 4 Revolution rock - 3 Train in vain - 5
Seem to be on quite a nice run of 70s albums lately, with the exception of Steely Dan. I bought this album from a market stall shortly after Joe Strummer died. I knew a few Clash songs and that London Calling was widely regarded as the best place to start. At first I wasn't too sure about it, it seemed a bit too musically diverse though some individual tracks stood out but now I appreciate the fact they mix zka, rockabilly and reggae with more straight ahead punk. I think the first half of the record has more outstanding moments than the second half, but that said Death or Glory, The Card Cheat and Lover's Rock would be highlights on any other lp of the era, they just aren't quite on a par with Rudie Can't Fail.
bangers. make me want to riot. guns of brixton top
🥇train in vain (stand by me) 🥈revolution rock 🥉the card cheat HM: london calling, hateful, rudie can’t fail, spanish bombs, the right profile, clampdown, the guns of brixton, wrong em boyo, death or glory wow this was really really good!
Love this album
This is sure alright. Do not understand why it's considered one of the best albums ever. I was disappointed by the fact that this is only barely punk. "Best punk album of all time" my ASS!
Fine but too long
A little bit underwhelmed, thought I would enjoy it more...
It is their greatest triumph. A double album that goes through genre after genre yet neither drops in quality nor outlives its welcome. Essential.
I can really see why this album is one of the greats. The lore behind it all is crazy, and it is unbelievable to me that this was seen as potentially the last record of the punk rock era. I love the political motifs present all throughout and statements that might be still relevant in today’s America, for example. Some songs did feel out of place or skippable, but for a double album this good, they weren’t that noticeable.
I knew the title song and Train in Vain for ages, and liked them a lot. However, I hadn't listened to the whole album from start to finish until now. It's like jolly punk-rock. I liked it, but it's not what I would associate with punk-rock (this has no bearing on the rating, who cares about genres tbh).
40 songs is insane to look at for one album. Fun start, light-hearted vibe with the lyrics and movements in the songs; some surprising horns and clean guitars for a "punk" album but this is intended to be a bridge between styles and it is clear. In a moment of honesty, this album bored me. It was cool, but 40 songs is insane and tells me they don't have a cohesive vision (bridge between styles). I did not listen to the whole thing, which is my loss. 3/5.
A lot of this is very rumty-tumty and worryingly close novelty-rock. Quite a few clunky lyrics throughout. The core of the band sound great, and I do enjoy Strummer's voice, but most of the songs are just so-so, with only a couple of standouts. Don't get why this record is so acclaimed.
It's very clear where the Libertines got their sound from. It's good, but doesn't blow me away.
I really liked this album!
I liked it more than I thought I would’ve. The only song I had heard from the clash had been should I stay or should I go (great song) so it’s good to expand my knowledge of their songs
Classic
3/5. There are a lot of fillers
Aww I love this genre. It reminds me of listening to cassettes with Thomas.
10
Better than I thought it would be, more diverse. I thought it’d be all punk, guess I had them wrong
Dig it, Not what i expected but that isnt a bad thing. Expected a dark, gritty, raw "punk" album but got a beautiful and melodic album. Ahead of its time. can hear its influence in other bands music.(the boss came to mind.) can hear the influence and who doesnt dig a horn every now and again.
It’s fine. My sister likes it more then I di
always good
This has so many classics on it, some stand head-and-shoulders above the rest of the album but the whole thing is fairly solid. I think it's a must listen from the 'Only band that matters'
I listened to this three times, so I enjoyed it, and I'm going to go with four stars. However, I feel like I'm maybe missing something, as this is supposed to be one of the greatest albums ever made. It's good, but the Ska influences leave me a little cold I'm afraid. I just can't bring myself to see this as anything other than a very good album with no bad tracks on it, but also very few standouts. "The Guns of Brixton" is the only track I green-ticked in Spotify.
LOVE
War cute und nicer vibe
Really good, nice sound
Okay, not bad for the first album.
Did not know any of the songs besides London calling - really enjoyed this lots of hits lots of jams! How have I missed this album so for long ? Long album but it didn’t drag on nor was it repetitive there was lots of variety and it was just good! Going in the rotation for sure
fauvorite: brand new Cadillac like it the rithym and the lyrics
Rocks hard but the singing/talking is kind of annoying.
no-skip album right here, absolute perfection. love everything about it.
Really enjoyed this album.
Unique and familiar at the same time. Punchy, riffy, memorable, big. It's not overly one note and stagnant - it's actually rather dynamic/diverse. So many songs deliver their own vibe and it's makes this record really really enjoyable. It's also organized in such a way to maximize the diversity of these tracks. Keeps you on your toes the whole time. And I'm very impressed that they're able to keep this up over a 19 track album, even though I still find that to be too long for any album. It's everything from punk to big band to ska to classic rock, but it's all absolutely unmistakably The Clash. Wow. Instrumentally it's impressive and delivers on it's own, and the vocals fit in perfectly. The tones and performances are creative and intentional in a way that just works. I love the vocal back and forth between the Joe and Mick on a lot of these tracks. Hateful and Revolution Rock are standout tracks to me. Work of art right here. 4.7/5
Over an hour of Brit Punk in this one, but The Clash is so good that I am down for it. Great sound from the orchestrations and vocals. Love the calypso party tune of Rudie Can't Fail (don't know what its about but I did like it). Then Spanish Bombs seems to allude to some way in Granada or somewhere so, I am scratching my head if part of this is a protest album, or just punk lyrics not meant for me. and then Clampdown screams political and social protest, so that answers that question. And then Lover's Rock was a total turn off for everything that i had liked up until this track. Ending Train in Vain was the only track I was very familiar with besides the title track. Listened before? N Saved tracks? N Favorite tracks? London Calling, Rudie Can't Fail, Clampdown, Revolution Rock, Train in Vain ⭐️⭐️ Undecided
Fun horns and percussion. I would quite like this...with better vocals.
I have listened to this album a lot of times and yet *today* is the first time I realized they shout out Harrisburg, PA, home of Three Mile Island which melted down a few months before they started recording. Always startling when the midsized city you grew up near gets called out in a song made by people on another continent. This double album does really suffer for the length, and the B side of the second record dragged, but I hardly want to fault that given how great the first half of the album is.
overstays its welcome a bit towards the end, but it's pretty good!
hell yeah dude
A bit too long but it opens strong and it closes strong. I don't know, I've listened to too much of The Clash already to review this.
Deservedly legendary and even better in the context of their discography.
Vibes: 4 Instruments: 5 Production: 4 Emotional Value: 2 Storytelling: 2 AC: 1 Stand Outs: Jimmy Jazz, Lost in the Supermarket Overall: 3.6 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I'm not a big fan of British punk music, I think that it sounds corny. Suprisingly, though, I enjoyed this album (although it took a couple of listens).
buen sonido, mala letra
Sounds too disjointed to me. Did like they ska elements though
london calling is good the rest is just kinda noise to me
It’s a ten. A great band at their absolute peak. Diverse and tight. Each subsequent listen is fresh and powerful.
Not my cup of tea
Cool and catchy, a little too 80s for my liking but definitely a few bangers added to my rock playlist
Great album
perfect no notes
Either one or two Clash albums for me. This was one of my first punk albums, and formative in my teens
One of the best albums of all time
Aside from London Calling (the track itself, not the album) I haven’t heard much else from The Clash somehow. This was great.
5 Stars (14/15)
Finally some good shit Every time I’m about to quit they give me something I’ve been looking forward to
is viel experimenteller als gedacht paar banger aber sehr lang
Awesome album. Had it for years. One of my favorites.
Ça commence fort ; du punk mais en audible, avec des sons bien énergiques bien entraînant (l’intro mon die)et des sons aux sonorités plus étonnantes pour moi (genre reggae, Revolution rock ou wrong em boyo). Les messages sont bien punk, bien provocateurs, société aliénante, angoisse face à la guerre et au nucléaire, détresse et misère de la jeunesse britannique des années 70, société de consommation. Big up à clampdown, le son fait froid dans le dos, comment tu te fais aspirer dans le système jusqu’à toi même devenir un engrenage actif qui perpétue une société aliénante. Le groupe est ultra polyvalent et ouvre beaucoup de portes, en enchaînant des sons ultras politisé avec des sons légers et presque marrant ; j’ai bien kiffé les paroles de the right profile, globalement tu seras avant tout jugé par l’apparence, la société t’impose un identité à jouer. Big up à Death and glory aussi, marrant de critiquer les poseurs y’a déjà 50ans (le punk c’est pas juste une esthétique cool c’est une vrai rébellion pour eux, faut pas juste mettre des pics et de teindre les cheveux). Après la force de l’album c’est peut être ce qui m’a un peu dérangé, les collègues touchent à tout, piochent dans plein de genre et sont très diversifiés, mais du coup ça perd un peu en cohérence. Mais bête d’album je capte pourquoi il était aussi influant. Chat :
All time classic.
Punk at its best
London is calling, will you answer?
Some classics but some real filler too
rate: 3/5 fav songs: lovers rock, wrong 'em boyo, revolution rock Was pleasantly surprised by the sound of this album! It wasn't what i expected it to be, a real mixture of different artists. Struggled to work out songs I liked and disliked so definitely needs more listening. I reckon it is more of a background music album than a sing-a-long.
The song London Calling is one of the most iconic and I would say best punk songs. To me it embodies everything punk but is also not so far out there that it makes it unlistenable. So I was really excited about this album, but honestly the rest didn't hold up to that song. It kind of became more commercial, more rock, more subdued as it went on. I do like it but songs like The Right Profile and Lost in the Supermarket didn't have the edge I expect from punk music. This album was way better then the other one in the project, but not punk enough to make it a 5.
One of the things I love most about the Clash is Paul Simonon's bass playing. Great album! The songwriting is more complex and diversified. I like that they go reggaeways sometimes. Great instrumentation. Is that an accordian on Hateful? Is that a jaw harp in Guns of Brixton (one of my favorites!) This album has awesome rock energy and gets me groovin. Can listen to it over and over.
As alluded to on my review of The Clash’s first album a week ago, they are more complex and interesting than your standard punk band. I can’t say that this blows me away. It’s really cool and the songs are well written, but it feels like a bunch of songs that could be from any band. I’ll give it a 4 because it is better than most punk music.
I liked this a lot more than the last Clash album we had. It has more of a rock n roll sound with its punkness, and there’s a fun variety of songs and high energy on here. Good times listening!
Classic
I refused to give the clash a chance when I was younger due to the perceived dig at the Beatles but this is a great album, more sensitive than I was expecting and some really impressive cohesiveness. Also the delivery on "dust" is incredible. 5
Surprisingly good album for it's time. I was expecting the same old rock album but it becomes diverse in it's style throughout it's runtime. It's just a long album is my only complaint, clockin in at an hour and seven minutes.
80
London Calling is undeniably important, and I hear why it sits so high in the canon. It’s ambitious in a way that goes well beyond punk, pulling in reggae, ska, rockabilly, and straight-up pop instincts without losing its edge. This isn’t just a great pop record with attitude. It’s a band deliberately expanding the frame of what their music could hold. That said, I don’t love it with the near-religious intensity some people do. I admire it more than I’m emotionally attached to it. The range is impressive, the songwriting is strong, and the political and cultural intent feels real rather than performative. But as a full album experience, it doesn’t quite grab me by the collar or demand constant return listens. This lands as a clear four for me. It earns its reputation through scope, conviction, and influence, even if it doesn’t hit me on the deepest personal level. Essential to know, easy to respect, and very good to listen to. Just not untouchable.
Lot of fun to listen to. I love how diverse of an album it is. However, if London calls, I will NOT be picking up. It is a horrible city and we should stop pretending it's good just because it has lots of escape rooms and immersive experiences.
Jeff Tweedy says in his autobiography that the music journalism about this album is better than the record itself. I can see where he's coming from. Most of it doesn't capture the weightiness of the opener or the ferocity of the cover. But the first few songs are bangers. Then you look up 50 minutes later and it's still bangers. Spanish Bombs. I'm Not Down. Train in Vain. The propulsion of this thing, jesus christ. (Exception for "Revolution Rock," which is a drag.) The Clash weren't "the only band that mattered," but they were a truly great punk band, and with London Calling, they made a truly great rock 'n' roll record.
I recognized Lost In The Supermarket immediately and could only surmise that I’d heard it in Over The Hedge (2006) most likely covered by Ben Folds (I was right, I checked). And to think, I thought I only knew one The Clash song. Why is their most popular song worse than every song on London Calling? The only thing I didn’t like was how long it was. 4.5 stars
A punk record of many colors. There’s so much variety and so many bangers crammed into this thing. It just runs a bit too long. But I’ll always enjoy listening to this absolute classic.
Favorite songs: Jimmy Jazz & Wrong 'Em Boyo
Great album, absolutely love Guns of Brixton due to the great bass lines
Pretty solid, i saved 11/18 🙂↕️ 3 out of 5 hellfire die 🎲
pirveli dgistvis nametari didi da grdzeli iyo dzmao. kaia ro the clash davadiscovere sircxvilo rogor ar vicodi ro should i stay or should i go amati iyo. also london calling already liked mqonia. like 3.5/5
The ice age is coming the sun is zooming in I’ve been shown up, but I’ve grown up and I’m not down
Stranger things!
It starts with such a banger and then I couldn't get into it. Also I find it king of long...
This album is weirder than I remembered. Wide variety of styles and instrumental sounds. There are a few missteps (surf rock??) but a run of bangers and just great inventiveness.
Better than I thought it was going to be. A double album from a “punk” band seems like a potential recipe for monotony, but the Clash are not your average punk band. The songs are SO good and these guys can actually play their instruments pretty well. I started wondering if they are even really a “punk” band about half way through. I think records like these probably sounded a lot more edgy when they came out, now they just kind of sound like classic rock - but GREAT classic rock.
I prefer the more punk stuff they do
Not as good as Rocket From the Crypt
I never listened to any Clash because Should I Stay or Should I go is terrible so this was a nice surprise.
3.26/10
I'd only ever heard "London Calling" so hopes were high for the rest of the album. Perhaps this song was lightning in a bottle though.
- I love this album… so catchy with so many bangers. Great melodies and instrumentation. - I almost always choose The Clash over The Ramones (even though I like them, too) when I want to listen to older punk - I find their songs tighter with better production, melody, and musical skill (and appreciation/variation in styles). - My only minor complaint is that it feels like it is a little long - there are a couple songs I would remove to make it tighter, but it’s a 5 for me!
Verrassend interessant. Lekkere dansmuziek wel.
An incredibly diverse sound I wasn’t expecting but is exactly what I needed? I think we need more hour long albums from in this world.
Enjoyed this much more than I thought I would. Like how upbeat it is. Would listen again!
It’s ok, respected as helping found punk genre, but not something I’d listen to more than once
Good but no for me
I can't conclude this is the best Clash album, but it's a 5 star one. Absolutely great songs, and nothing that drags or has an unpleasantness in it. Bangers on all four sides, plus deep childhood lyrics engrained in my brain.
Good album
Not my favourite Clash album and only 3 out of 5. I might listen to it again. To me this sounds like they've lost their edge from earlier albums.
著名なパンクロックバンドの三枚目のアルバム。日本における青春パンクというジャンルのせいでパンクに対して偏見があって、あまり聞いてきていないのでこのアルバムは初聴だった。 最初期に第三世界の音楽の融合を高いレベルで成し遂げたという点では評価に値すると思うんだけど、これに影響を受けた凡百のくだらない音楽が頭をよぎる。
I don't think I've heard this all the way through before...Just brilliant
Ignoring the 'is this punk or not' arguments this album seems to have it all: social commentary (much of it still relevant), reggae, rockabilly, rock and, of course, punk attitude. As an album of its age it still stands the test of time.
Love this album. Now classic songs that are a treat for my ears.
Loved this. Will absolutely being revisiting this for a while. You can really hear where Green Day and other 90s/00s pop punk bands got their influence.
10/10 spanish bombs 12/26/25
DNF as it was a very long album and it’s xmas season. Wasn’t one i’d listen to again but was enjoyable
Simple but emotional. The Card Cheat moved me.
Any album that has a song as good as Train in Vain is a 5 in my book.
quite repetitive sound throughout the album however it sounds great, i like the early 80s sound to it and overall a good album, i hadn't listened to the clash much before this but i really liked the last song on the album
Solid
Banger upon banger
Oddly enough got this album on the anniversary of Joe Strummer's death. Knew the incredible title track and a few other songs. Had plenty of exciting songs, wasn't as keen on the reggae/ska bits which diluted the album somewhat even if I could respect the genre-blending, but I still found it very enjoyable on the whole
Really good range of songs here, although a couple feel like they don't belong overall
This album feels like encountering a show in a random bus and it just fills you with joy so now you just forget how shitty was your day
love london calling
fun album to listen to:)
One of the three or four punk rock bands that actually made a difference. Along with the Sex Pistols and the Ramones and possibly the Patti Smith Group, they helped to define punk rock. This might be their best album. I'll have to listen to Sandinista again.
i’m down for this cause THE CLASH.
Rudie can't faaaaiiiiilll. Guns of Brixton, Spanish bombs, London Calling. Classic.
loved it! listened a lot, will listen more
I thought I would like this more but it was just fine. Wouldn't be mad if it was on but wouldn't choose it. Although London Calling has been stuck in my head all weekend.
An evergreen lack of cognitive sync for me: I see the famous cover of London Calling and I think Punk. But this is Ska — perhaps the ur-Ska record. Truth be told, I get a little bored of it (and Ska in general) around the middle, but I respect the iconic status of the record and its influence.
I mean, it's the Clash. Sure, it's way too long and it's a mishmash of styles, but it's still amazing.
5 stars. Great energy but mixes things up nicely. Didn’t all sound the same but you always know it’s them. One banger after another really. It’s the Clash ! Let’s go!
This was interesting, a lot of different sounds and experiments, I liked it! Probably won't listen to most of it again but definitely a few songs I want to come back to.
Too long but other than that really good
fantastic album! never a miss
I’ve never listened to this through before, but very familiar with many of the songs. Great singles, feels bloated on first listen, however I imagine it will massively grow on me
So far it’s just obnoxious. The affectation of the singers voice during more swaggering songs is straight up annoying and clownish. I don’t think it’s unfair to say that Also 19 tracks is too many. The horn section is one of the few bright spots. Fav tracks: -Lost in the Supermarket (I think they sound better when they’re not trying to do so much. This one reminds me of The Replacements) -Four Horsemen
The Clash are one of the revelations of this project for me - knew I liked them but realising how truly special they are.
A coming of age album, not just for the Clash but for the whole Punk scene.
6/10
I like very fun
best songs: brand new cadillac, the right profile, lovers crock, train in vain worst songs: JIMMY JAZZ!!!, spanish bombs FIRE!!!!
One of the greatest albums of all time. I wore this CD out when I first was introduced to the Clash in high school.
# Album Name: London Calling # Artist: The clash # Rating: 5/5 # Comments: Banging album. Although not the punk rock you would expect. Definitely way more SKA on this album. # Top Tunes: LC / Guns of brixton / Lost in the supermarket / Train in vain # Would I listen to it again? Yes
Outstanding. The quintessence of punk. One banger after another 4.8
Great album but also (maybe) waaaay too overhyped
Yeah, iconic cover and pretty good tracks. Gotta hand this one to 1001. Deserved. Although not really my cup of tea.
“London Calling” by The Clash is one of those iconic albums that pretty much everyone knows at least part of. I'm no different, and I had already consciously listened to it in its entirety about a year ago. I definitely enjoyed it, but at the time I had no intention of reviewing it. So here we go again. Even the title track “London Calling” isn't classic punk rock (but it's definitely very punk-heavy), and the rest of the album follows suit. There's a bit of blues and rockabilly here, ska and new wave influences there, turnarounds, saxophone solos... But despite all that, every song is unmistakably The Clash, with their familiar attitude evident throughout. “Clampdown” – of course you know it, as well as “Stand by Me”... but my highlights today were “Lost in the Supermarket” and “Guns of Brixton.” I often find it difficult to compare albums from different eras, but in terms of both approach and result, there are some parallels to an album that was released 25 years later. Unfortunately, I didn't notice it at the time, so now and here, let's reverse the comparison: “London Calling” is the “American Idiot” of the generation before me.
Such a gentle punk music. A bit long though.
Zuhause, Gerstetten, Deutschland. Sehe feines Album.
My favourite album from "the big four" of early punk. If this album can even be called pure punk as it explores it's way to other genres. Ska, rock nroll, r&b, and maybe even jazz to some extent. Still it feels it still retains it's roots in themes that often can be found in Punk. This twist is what makes this record interesting. What I think makes the win for me on this album is the slight enhanced level of musical composition from the more simple punk.
Elite
4.5/5
Pretty good
Fun trip back to the post punk era. I liked the Clash back in the day.
I enjoyed this and it’s very out of my comfort zone.
Classic Clash Collateral
All killer, no filler
Where do you start. Can't think of another album that's so varied and so consistently brilliant from start to finish. Sadly there are only 5 stars available.
very good and very divorced dad music
Good, Train in Vain is an all time favorite
Standout tracks: London Calling Hateful Clampdown The Guns of Brixton Train in Vain (Stand by Me)
Not a Clash fan but a few tracks on this are worth the listen (London Calling, Hateful, The Card Cheat and Lost in the Supermarket), the others not so much. A classic album as it was a huge influence on many artists and a key punk album.
A five star favorite album for me. I like punk, i like ska, i like the mix of textures this album covers and all while retaining the clash in the sound. It had possibly my favorite song of theirs Rudie Cant Fail. I say possibly because there’s plenty to pick from. Its an all killer no filler album. If I was being super critical think train in vain stands out as not fitting with the rest of the album but still love the song. What i had forgotten about the album was howgood thw drumming is. I dont rhink itqould be the album it is without the self-assured crossing of styles the drummer does so effortlessly. The drummer, mick jones’ guitar, this album show that punk can be so much more than people who cant play bashing out 3 chords with infectious youthful energy. Could listen to the punch of the clash’s guitar and drum interplay all day any day.
I mean come on .
one of those albums where you just have to listen to atleast once in your life
This is one of my personal favorites and an all time great album. Not only is it filled with awesome bangers it’s also super varied from the more atmospheric Lost In The Supermarket through the raggae of Rudy Can’t Fail all the way to the anthemic title track, The Clash aren’t afraid to experiment with different sounds and ideas and it’s all so fun. I mean it’s so great from a band that’s so central to the creation of the original Punk sound to be ready to also be the ones pushing the envelope and the genre while making their best songs. A must listen.
Decent lyrics and themes. Musically, incredibly annoying.
4/5
honestly? I dont get it. its kinda boring
This was great. Shockingly accessible. One of those albums I never listened to because I thought I knew what it would be. So glad to have finally given it a chance, and will be happy to spin it in the future.
5/5 - Easiest rating so far, one of my favourite albums of all time
Ein Punk-Rock Album aus den 70ern. Ok zu hören. Verbreitet gute Stimmung. Mir fehlen ein paar bekannte Lieder oder ein Wiedererkennungseffekt, damit es was besonderes wäre. 3/5
Really good album! I can see how much they influenced not only a lot of my favorite bands, but music in general. Really easy to listen to and it reminded me of a time in my life where I would have thoroughly enjoyed listening to it. 7.5/10 only because it isn’t something i see myself reaching towards at this point of my life, but i acknowledge the greatness of it.
I recognized from Gilmore Girl’s references. I like it!
alternative rock music from the united kingdom. it's a unique, and... certainly british take on the punk rock genre. societal expectations and cultural references are discussed throughout its runtime. it sometimes dives into a worldly sound that's pretty cool, and i bet it was cool back then. these guys are simply put... pissed. honestly it's a little irritating at times, but i respect the energy here.
a very influential sound from one of the most important british punk bands ever. the clash’s london calling is an ambitious blend of reggae, blues, and rockabilly. truly great.
I like the first song, the rest is kinds forgettable
The first half of this record was a little hit or miss for me, but this thing finished strong. A good handful of legitimately great songs, and a genuinely fun listen that I’m sure inspired a ton of my favorite bands. Best Track: Lost in the Supermarket
I mean come on
Very jazzy album, don’t really like the way he sings it’s too shouty. Overall though very good listen, lots of jamming which I like
I SAID JESUS CHRISTTT WHERE'D U GET THAT CADILLACCCCC
Love it
Solid
i liked it!!
Amazing, wish I could do 4.5 stars bc overall a great album but there were a couple songs that were a little too corny for my taste
It really is time for all of us to do what Joe Strummer trained us to do.
Automatic 5-star no skips. Classic.
I know I’m wrong about the 4, but he said Harrisburg!
Enjoyed it, listened to it in its entirety.
I knew the singles from London Calling but didn’t realize I had never listened to the whole album. I was surprised how diverse the songs were.
It’s classic punk rock. Some great songs (London Calling, Jimmy Jazz, Rude Can’t Fall, The Guns of Brixton, Wrong ‘em Boyo, Death or Glory, The Card Cheat). Not something I’d listen to often, but it ain’t bad. Pretty good album for the year in which I was born :)
I already know I’m not a clash fan. I did not enjoy this one
LOVED! Great sound, just a classic. The only thing holding it back is that it felt really long at a certain point, and began to feel a bit samey. Favorite Track: London Calling
Starting with an absolute favourite of mine is such a pleasure. No skips on this one.
It rocks but it’s a lot
London Calling is such a titan of an album but it suffers from it's own success in a way a lot of the great art of that period does - everyone that came after wanted to make their shit sound the same, and a lot of them succeeded. The Clash were one of the first punk bands I connected with as a kid, and London Calling is a big part of that.
Yep... this is the good stuff Best Song: London Calling Rating: 9.5/10 Stars: 5
Not a poor track to be found.excellent. quite a shift from the pink band they started off being
Excellent music from the jump, not many skips. The production is super crisp.
A favourite of my father's.