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Så många bra och klassiska låtar. Nu är ju London Calling en ikonisk platta på alla sätt och vis. De låtar jag inte hört förut höll även de en väldigt hög klass.
I got into the clash later in my teenage years - shunning punk in favour of indie and metal throughout most of my formative years. Besides Rock the Casbah and Should I Stay or Should I Go - I heard nothing. The first ever band rehearsal I was invited to asked me to play London’s Burning - and I pretended to know of it - but was completely blank. The band did not last long. Finally a very cool friend had gifted me a compilation of sorts of clash songs and to impress her I tried to listen to it on my then Walkman. One listen got to two, to three, to many - the song that hooked me first was Straight to Hell - not from this record but still. Of course compilation is not the way to love a band so go course the albums came through recommendations from my other punk friends - Sandinsta came from the stoners - good but not the most varied - the debut album of course rocked and Give ‘em enough Rope was my personal favourite - but London Calling - oh my a perfect record even though it’s quite long - but like most clash song the whole record poignant, cheeky, rough, poppy or smooth - the Jamaican influence popping in most of these tracks and all of it is dead serious and heartfelt. This record opened up my life to punk - the local scene - the friends - a big influence on most of the bands I played in - which led me to my career and my home life. I’m sure most people have one of these records that propelled their life into a direction - and this, alongside another one, maybe two - can be traced on how it opened up my mind to ideas, people and more music, as well without exaggeration - these things leading to important life decisions. Sometimes we look at music frivolously - but here we are slogging to a minimum three year project because it’s important. And it is - no doubt.
Is there any other double album that gets as much universal acclaim as this one? It's a punk rock classic that goes well beyond the genre. You can dance to it, drink to it, protest to it. It's energetic and varied without a single dull track.
Absolute masterpiece, this is what double albums should be. One of the very best
This album is incredible and a classic. I’m truly surprised how much I come back to this.
Fantastiskt album
Truly one of the greatest works of art of all time. Every single genre and feel that was attempted in this album was mastered by the band. Favorite track: Spanish Bombs
The greatest full on punk, and this is The Clash's best album.
This might be my favourite album of all time. Certainly top 5. I loved the album top to bottom the first time I heard it. There were so many things to like about it. The raw noisy punk was tamed by fusing with multiple other genres that all worked so well. Joe's politics were on display. As a Who fan I thought the cover was killer good and, If you are ever wondering how to spell the last word(s?) of "The Right Profile" the lyrics printed on the album sleeve confirm that the proper spelling is " ARRRGHHHGORRA BUH BHUV DO ARRRRGGGGHHHHNNNN!!!!"
It's been a few decades since since I've listened to this entire album. What stands out this time around is 1) the number of different musical styles you get hit with, like old time rock & roll, jazz, reggae and even soul 2) the great background vocals (led by Mick Jones) and the horn section that keeps popping up and 3) the number of guitar solos, very rare for a "punk" outfit, but they were saying goodbye to their punk roots and fans by this time. One thing that hasn't changed, Guns of Brixton is still my favourite Clash song.
Never Been a huge fan of the ska on this one but even those ones are still well written songs and with how great the rest of the songs are this album stays a 5 for me. I still might like the first clash album a little more but this one is so influential and you can hear how songs like Spanish bombs and lost in the supermarket are still relevant in indie music today. There’s still enough punk songs on it to make it fun but they moved forward a lot with this album and avoided the mistake that most punk bands make by trying to remain punk purists their whole career. After a while you almost sell out by not changing your music and the Clash solidified their legacy as one of the greatest punk bands by not releasing a punk album. Also the drumming is great and let the songwriters move into new genres and sounds as a result of it. Toss up between Spanish bombs and London calling as my favorite songs but I’m glad I relistened cuz there are a couple that I used to pass over that are awesome like I’m not down.
A great punk record with catchier tunes than most pop songwriters could come up with Favorite Tracks: London Calling, Spanish Bombs, Guns of Brixton 5/5
Perfecto
Divertido. Aún durando más de una hora no ha sido nada aburrido. Las canciones eran bastante diferentes de una a otra, me ha gustado mucho.
I can remember the first time listening to this album in full and it's always stuck with me I absolutely love it. punchy and political, but able to jump between heavier and lighter without ruining the vibe. best tracks: london calling, spanish bombs, the guns of brixton
Probably the reason i'm a punk maniac
Highly eclectic, highly musical, highly accessible, highly straightforward, highly sociopolitically conscious, and proven to be highly influential. When Punk entered simultaneously the "Alternative" & "Pop" territory at its finest. Fav Track: The Guns of Brixton
i mean cmoon HE WHO FUCKS NUNS WILL LATER JOIN THE CHURCH
An album that begins with London Calling, ends with Train in Vain AND is fun through the entire hour-long duration is nothing less than five stars. Sorry, I don’t make the rules.
I've just kind of got Train in Vain on repeat as I know how good the other tracks are. The album cover says it all.
Already heard.
Seminal album. Off the very top shelf
The definition of a classic album. It’s extraordinary!
One of my favorite punk records
A double album that doesn't bore for one second. It's one amazing song after the other, across several styles and with a lot of spot-on social commentary and humour in the lyrics. I finally fully agree that this album always ranks among the best albums ever written.
Perhaps rock and roll's (and maybe punk's) finest hour in the 1970s and the fact that it came out toward the end of the decade is just bonkers. Here is where the legend of The Clash cemented itself, the moment where they truly began to matter: from the opening seconds of the blistering and enduring title track to the character and world building studies that informed Lost in the Supermarket, The Guns of Brixton and Clampdown. Even the acknowledgement of worlds beyond their purview with the likes of Spanish Bombs, The Card Cheat and Revolution Rock display the hunger that The Clash possessed more than the bands of the era had and the ambitions that would soon define some of their greatest works that started here. For most bands, they couldn't (and perhaps wouldn't) top this. For The Clash, it became the peak of the powers and they would only get bigger and better from here.
Best album so far. Possibly of the whole website. Possibly ever.
A classic. It's pretty much the grandfather of punk
So many great songs and done so loosely-roughly. One can make a case that it's the filigree and embroidery on "Lover's Rock" (of which there are many such moments) that makes this a classic. Such coolness throughout, from it's brightest-lightest moments to its darkest-edgiest bits. It all works – and works exceedingly well, if in often unexpected ways.
Great
Good ole punk music baby
Exceptional album. Standouts are London Calling, Spanish Bombs, Lost in the Supermarket, and many more.
Somehow even better than I remembered. What a glorious rock and roll triumph. Raise a toast to saint Joe Strummer 🍺
Lekte typ med smurfar och lyssnade på det här samtidigt. Ett punkigt smörgåsbord.
Loved Jimmy Jazz
The album cover to end all album covers. How completely punk rock to quit doing punk rock and keep calling yourselves punk rock.
Love it! A great classic that definetly deserves its place in the list of the most important albums. Though yes, they could've cut some songs, it's still awesome and a fun listen. Many albums lack diversity but this is undoubtedly not one of them. A must-listen!
Outstanding one of the best albums of all time
Don’t like the clash? Fuck you!
Fantastic album. Love Rudy Can't Fail, Clampdown and so many others. For coming out of the formative punk scene the clash always surprise with how fun their music is. 4.5/5
So diverse! Impressive as hell.
fajne
Maybe punk music should always be this energetic and lively. This was really cool, the songs just kept getting better and better. Lots of standout tracks here, but the obvious favorite has to be Train in Vain. Way to end an album on a high note!
Clash rules.
The rare double album that’s all killer, no filler. Through acerbic wit and tight musicianship, the Clash send out a siren call to all disaffected youth, and its potency is still undeniable today.
GOAT
PERFECT ALBUM
A masterpiece. Not one bad song. Extra points for real guitars and drums.
Just an absolute fantastic album. Every song had something different with it along with the punk rock tones. From ska, horns, jazz, this album had everything.
I’m not sure I can name another album that starts off extremely strongly, and then proceeds to throw classics in your face for an hour. Songs 1-12 are absolutely essential, Brand New Cadillac is the only “A-“ song among an A+ stretch. The rest is just good, and then Train In Vain wraps it up in such a good way. The success with which a simple punk band turned “3 chords and the truth” into a mix of rock, reggae, and ska for this album is nothing short of a miracle. I really think Spanish Bombs is only of the best songs ever written, definitely top 50 no question. I could write a paragraph on most of these songs, but I think it goes without saying it earns each of its 5 stars.
OMG1 The best album in this series yet!
I loved punk, i love The clash
It's one of the albums I had saved on my telephone back then when Spotify didn't yet exist. "Okay, boomer!" - somebody yelled in the distance. Anyway, I could listen to it on repeat. One of my favourite albums ever. Maybe not top 10, but definitely top 100. That makes me think... What's my top 10?
Great album. I have already known some songs from this album before. Now when I listened all "London Calling" songs I reminded myself one of the things that I love about punk music - lyrics. Punk bands sometimes sing about things that others would be afraid to or wouldn't want to. I also love contradiction between live and sometimes happy music (and I know that musically it is not stereotypical punk music) and those problematic, at times dark lyrics. I especially feel this in "Spanish bombs" and "Rudie Can't Fail"
fire as fuck 9/10
a masterpiece that i've heard a million times
After not really liking their debut album, I was very pleasantly surprised by this! Fun album with a mix of styles that still has a punk feel. Who knew punk could be good?
A blend of punk, ska, reggae, bright lyrics, and catchy hooks. Love the slurred lyrics and overall arrangement. You hear the bass, drums, horns, guitar, and vocals altogether and separately. 5/5
This album was transformative to me musically and socially. four months before its release I left New York for Southern California, Venice Beach. I was a big fan of CSNY, Allman Brothers etc. You get the picture. In LA, Tom Petty's Damn the Torpedoes was ripping up the charts and I loved it. Months later I returned to New York to visit my old buddies and was shocked to see how things had changed. My hippie friends were wearing leather jackets slicked back hair, and listening to the hard hitting anti establishment music of punk rock. I was amazed and intrigued. What a collection! The title track, London's Calling it's one of the greatest songs of all time in my estimation. Guns Of Brixton is more relevent today than it was 43 years ago when it first came out. Rudie Can't Fail, Brand New Cadillac, Lost in the Supermarket, Jimmie Jazz; varied in style but all classics.
Can an album be universally regarded as best in its class, and still be underrated? Sure can! The hits just never stop coming.
Superb
Pretty much the blueprint of how to evolve one's ambitions, step outside of a given genre to incorporate fresh ideas, yet still be identifiably in touch with one's roots. And the results? Banger after banger.
Musically, every single song in here makes me feel like i'm the main character in a 2000s coming of age movie. Lyrically it's so complex that i'll have to sit more on it to fully absorbe all of it. I've never fully listened to a punk album and this has been a great start.
Joe Strummer and Mick Jones, what a dynamic duo! Great lead vocals followed by great supporting vocals adding such delicious texture while great lead guitar and rhythm guitar work does the same. Such unity of thought which is also found throughout the composition as a whole. From track to track you can feel how perfect the songwriting is, with different sounds working in unison to create these rich pictures. I love the beautiful melodies and the fast-paced instrumentation, and the songs they are able to slow down and linger in their melancholy atmosphere. London Calling is able to do so much and is filled with such sporadic energy while never losing its composure. From an individual song basis to the album as a whole, it’s just so strongly held together. A wonderful album from many different angles. Favorites: Train in Vain (Stand By Me), Lost in the Supermarket, Spanish Bombs, Wrong ‘Em Boyo, I’m Not Down, Hateful, Jimmy Jazz, Clampdown, The Card Cheat, The Right Profile, Four Horsemen
Deserves ten stars.
Simply fantastic album! A huge melting pot of an album, combining lots of different genres and resulting in an incredible absolute gem of an album! I spent countless of times listening to this record, it's one of my absolute favourites. Strummer's gravelly vocals, Simonon's swaying bass, Headon's steady drumwork and the double guitar work is great too, nice rhythms and chord changes! Favourite lyrics: - The ice age is coming, the sun's zoomin' in. Meltdown expected, the wheat is growin' thin. Engines stop running, but I have no fear. Cause London is drownin', I, live by the river. - You don't owe nothin', boy get running! It's the best years of your life they want to steal. Key tracks: London Calling, Brand New Cadillac, Jimmy Jazz, Hateful, Rudie Can't Fail, Spanish Bombs, The Right Profile, Lost In The Supermarket, Clampdown, The Guns Of Brixton, Wrong 'Em Boyo, Koka, Kola, The Card Cheat, Lover's Rock, I'm Not Down, Revolution Rock, Train In Vain (Stand By Me) 9,5 out of 10
Divine.
Excellent choice. Iconic from the start. The cover art. Elvis font with Paul smashing a bass. It kicks you in the junk, songs and punk. Punk always had songs. But these mean something else. These are deep. Doesn't hurt that they have constant melodic hooks throughout. and piss. and vinegar. So many good songs. I was 3 when this came out. I wouldn't hear it for a long time. Had an older neighbor from the west coast. He had a meticulous cd collection in his shitty kitchen (it was the exact same kitchen as mine. Those townhouses were shit.) He was 7 ft tall and had hair the color of a tennis ball. Saw The Clash with The Who in the early 80s. He loaned me all of their cds. I put them on my ipod. Yes, it was 2003ish. London Calling was the best one. faves-"Clampdown" "Rudy Cant Fail, "Train In Vain" "Lost In The Supermarket" Five stars
Top class.
For me, this is the greatest album of all time!
What a unique sounding album, still has an awesome vibe years later. About 10 good songs on this album, although it is a bit of a stamina fest. Train in vain is just a classic. Weak five, strong four.
One of the greatest albums of all time
Finally I one I can get excited about again. Love this album!
Punk rock at it's absolute best. Sooooo many great songs here.
Really well written, varied, intelligent punkish rock. With all my troubles getting through long albums on this list, it is impressive this album really maintains listener engagement through all 19 tracks. Absolutely stellar.
Loved it!
Wow! I knew the first and last songs, but everything in between is great! This has rocketed up to my favorites list. (prior listen)
Listen, this was never going to get anything but 5 stars from me. It's "London Calling" for Pete's sake. Everything about this album is everything I love about punk. It's brash, rowdy, irreverent, thoughtful, thought-provoking, and experimental. It's a top 5 album of all time. Don't even @ me, bro.
Don't overthink it: legendary album from a great band. Favorite track: London Calling. Favorite track non-London Calling division: The Card Cheat
One of the best albums ever. Unbelievable mix of genres and introduction of them into punk. Fav song: Train in Vain
I mean. Come on.
The best album by one of the most important groups of all time.
4.75
Everything is right. The name of the album, the absolutely iconic cover, and every. single. song. <chef's kiss>
A perfect album
A stand out
Punk music with standard rock instrumental work brilliant!!!
Flawless, my favourite album by one of my favourite bands. The card cheat and death and glory are two of the best rock songs, which are never really heard outside of this album. The big hits (title track, guns of Brixton, train in vain) are also great, but it is the breadth of their vision and influences that really stands out. Perfection
Great album enjoy every song
Brutal!!!
Clásico
Wow I've gotten so many great albums from this generator!! I've loved this album for a long time :)
An absolute riot from start to finish.
One of the best albums of all time and the best cassette I ever stole from my brother. This album never fails to make me feel good. Oh the days of blasting it from the stereo of my '79 VW beetle with the top down...
Quite possibly the greatest album of all time.
I don't think I can explain how much I love this album. It's probably among my top 5 albums ever. I've been listening to it since I was 17 and it just never gets old. Such an eclectic mix of styles with punk flavour on top! There are no weak tracks and I can’t name all of my favourite ones, so here’s my absolute top, other than the obvious hits: Card Cheat, Koka Kola, Brand New Cadillac and I’m Not Down. This last track got me out of so many depressing situations. Love love love this album
mikäs sille voi..... yksi parhaista mitä olen ikinä kuullut... en ole mikään punkki fani EN HEVLETISSÄ ÄLÄ PERKELE! SANO NOIN! enkä ole britannia fani ÄLÄ MEE SANOO NIIN! jokainen biisinnypäkkä hittaa... paska laulaja... hyvä paska laulaja... kitaraa römpötetään ja rumpuja pumputellaan sellasta tahtia... parikymmentä biisiä ja silti loppuu liian aikaisin, voisin puolet albumista tallentaa listoilleni mutta jostain syystä pitää olla vitun monipuoliset playlistit meikällä.. mutta tulen silti kuuntelemmaan monenmoista tästä tuotoksesta.. vaikea valita parasta.... revolution rock paras populääri/laatu suhteeltaan...
A masterpiece - still sounds so good! Recommended
Genius. No other album like it.
AWESOME
The thing that impresses me most about London Calling is how there is 19 tracks and none of them are bad. A little bit overrated but it's definitely a classic and worthy of 5/5 on the strength of a track like London Calling alone.
Nothing else has ever really sounded like this
Favorite of all time?
A buffet of genres and moods. They really started to branch out musically here and show that they were far more than just punk rock (while remaining punk all the same).
Absolutely brilliant album. Strummers voice is perfect, great blend of punk, some pop elements and ska influences. Just a solid solid record!
The Clash were so integral to my formative years and this album means so much. I still have the original vinyl stashed away. This may be a double album, but it never feels over long - there’s not a duff track on it. The songs are tight and powerful and this definitely deserves a place on this list. There’s a reason why The Clash is so revered and on the top of so many people’s lists. They weren’t just a bunch of guys messing about. They were phenomenal, musicians drawing from a plethora of styles and making it work. Just fantastic!
The album is widely considered a masterpiece of rock music and I agree with that. The album's opening title track sets the tone for the rest of the album, with its urgent guitar riffs and amazing bassline. What really sets "London Calling" apart is its diversity and experimentation. The album incorporates a wide range of musical influences like SKA rhythms or rockabilly. Moreover, the album's production techniques were ahead of their time, with producer Guy Stevens incorporating dub-style echo and reverb effects, as well as overdubbing multiple guitar and vocal tracks, to create a rich and complex sound. "London Calling" is a classic album that still sounds fresh and relevant today. It's the mix of punk energy, social commentary, and musical innovation that make it a timeless masterpiece of rock music.
Probably the best punk album ever. Takes the genre to new heights. It has scope and range, and is ambitious in its musical exploration and lyrical captures the 70s while also being timeless.
The Clash is so cool. I feel like they're one of those bands that influenced a lot of other genres. Punk rock bands, pop artists, ska groups, even heavy metal thrashers all drew (at least a little bit) from something the Clash did. I also like that they stay true to their version of punk rock, but that the songs still feel varied and unique. Most punk rock albums (especially ones that end up over the hour mark like this one does) end up feeling very repetitive. This doesn't. It's all different, but all very clearly The Clash.
5 An album widely regarded as one of the best ever recorded... and you know what, everyone who says so is 100% right. I'm usually quick to point a finger at something for being overrated, but through and through, this album is perfectly rated as the musical monument it is. In fact, if there were any one album agreed upon as being "the best", I'd be okay with it being this one (sorry Sgt. Pepper's). I've always thought of The Clash as the most important group of punk's first wave. Sure, Ramones and Sex Pistols pioneered the sound, but The Clash lived and breathed the mentality and values. They didn't just write songs about social justice, they were actually out on the streets fighting for it. So despite many trying to argue London Calling isn't a punk album because it blends different musical genres, you can't tell me the punk spirit isn't still present in some form or another on every track. Clampdown in particular is one of my favorite anthems, and contains some of my favorite punk lyrics: "Kick over the wall, cause governments to fall How can you refuse it? Let fury have the hour, anger can be power D'you know that you can use it?" While Beto O'Rourke was never my preferred presidential candidate, respect to him for using it as a part of his campaign. I've tossed this expression around a few times in my reviews, but this album is the definition of a group firing on all cylinders - every member is giving 110% into songwriting and performance, and it shows. Bassist Paul Simonon even stepped up to write and sing for the first time with The Guns of Brixton, and it's honestly one of the best songs on the album. Just about every track here is fantastic and unique in sound though (on a double album no less!) There's a lot I could highlight about each one, but I'll just call out Spanish Bombs and The Card Cheat as two of my favorites I don't see get talked about enough. The former is catchy as all hell, and the latter never fails to give me goosebumps when the horn section kicks in. The only real miss for me across the album is Lover's Rock (not really sure what they were going for there), but I'll give it a pass considering it's essentially a pebble in a bag of diamonds. Alright, I wrote way more here than I intended to, but even then I still feel like I have so much more I could say. Long story short, this album is a requirement for anyone with even the vaguest interest in music history.
The only song by The Clash that I’m somewhat familiar with is the title track London Calling. I’ve been shown others over time which I remember liking, but none of them stuck with me, to the point that I’ve no idea what those songs actually are. Excited to hear a full album though! Songs I already knew: London Calling, Train in Vain (I stand corrected in my earlier comment about only knowing London Calling - I never knew Train in Vain was The Clash!) Favourites: Jimmy Jazz, Clampdown, Wrong ‘Em Boys Much of my teen years were spent listening to Rancid. I think it’s fair to say there if The Clash had never been, then Rancid wouldn’t either, as they definitely had a lot of inspiration from this. It’s also rare to hear an album with no filler songs. I’m aware that London Calling was a single, but beyond that I’m not sure which the big hits were (I’m writing this on a plane with no internet so I’m unable to check). Every song on this was well written enough, and catchy enough, to have been big hits. I’m too late to the party, but this has definitely turned me into a fan of The Clash.
Excellent. Great variety, clear and catchy songs.
EIGHT STARS! This is a modern classic, maybe their finest album and the "Only Band That Matters."
15/19, 79%
My favourite punk album and in my top 5 favourite New Wave albums. Not a mediocre song to be found here.
The Clash's mammoth masterpiece. 19 tracks covering an eclectic mix of genres including punk, reggae, ska, rockabilly, pop, and rock. Whatever the style, each song has a great and memorable hook which keeps you... well... hooked. Despite the variety there is something in the sequencing and production that holds the album together and enables it to make sense. In particular, the 10 song run from 'Rudi Can't Fail' to 'The Card Cheat' is ludicrously strong and would be a 5/5 album on its own, even without the iconic 'London Calling' and 'Train in Vain' which brilliantly bookend the album. An all time classic. Rating: 5/5 Playlist track: Death or Glory Date listened: 29/10/22
Great Album. Every listen gives a different result and the variety to genres is fascinating. Truly a band exploring their influences and not afraid to move and change what they are doing.
✔️
It’s just doesn’t miss. 5/5
One of the greatest albums ever made
It’s “London Calling” a top to bottom punk master stroke from “the only band that matters”. A rare album that has an iconic opener and closer. All-time great album art.
Always dynamite.
no words required
Heerlijk album! Lekkere stevig rock
Incredible. One of the best double albums ever?
Prob one of my favourite albums of all time, alway puts me in the right mood.
To me, this is the best album to come out of the original punk scene. Wildly creative and vibrant. This is where punk transformed into something more.
Un buen álbum con toques de punk, ska, reggea, jazz/soul y con muy buenas canciones, el problema sería la duración del álbum
helvete vad många bra låtar
All-time classic, innit, for reasons of variety and ambition, mainly, but also the depth and breadth of quality. Everything just works, spanning hard and dark edges to the lightest brightest pop hooks. One doubts not the commitment or the authenticity of the lads – they are all in on every cut. And while one hesitates to take artists too seriously in their political proclamations, the Clash (okay, Strummer) seems considerably more credible and informed than others. Surely his heart's in the right place. There's not a bit filler across both sides of both discs, so many of the songs (experimental as they seem at the outset) seem like they could be toss-offs, but the band gives it a full go on each and every. The stars just align sometimes, one supposes, from the cover photo to lyrics to the teamwork and effort, and willingness to share the spotlight. A sub-genre stradding high-water mark of popular music.
I have had this album in my life for 35+ years. I know every word, every note.
It feels almost like cheating to listen to this again, as I have it basically memorized. Still, I can’t believe this was an hour; it goes by so quickly.
Definitely wavered between giving this a 4 or 5, 4.5 would be the most accurate. Ultimately though, this is a classic album and deseves the benefits of swedish rounding.
Great Album, a favorite
Amazing album
Freaking love this album
Iconic album with many different musical genres mixed in.
I mean. It's the Clash. This is kinda a perfect album. So many different things. the birth of the 80's post disco punk movement. A+
Masterpiece Love this albums diversity, every track hits the spot
consistently astonishing
Discazo! Pensé que solo disfrutaría London Calling pero todo el álbum es una chulada, de pies a cabeza.
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
Classic
This was one of the most important albums of its era. Definitely 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
Sequência envolvente e expressiva do punk e ska.
Dope record!
Still rocks today.
Just a great album from start to finish with no weak tracks.
Nice
One of best albums ever.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
A work of genius. Angry, melodic, no wasted notes or words.
El mejor albúm doble de la historia (sí, mejor que el albúm blanco incluso)
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.
Clássico 10/10
Clássico
clássico absoluto
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
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.
The defining clash album, had to be really.
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.
9/10. First time I've listend to the entire album and it is mostly a joy
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
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.
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
Classic
Best rock album ever.
Very funny! I loved it!
Rating: 9/10 Best songs: London calling, Brand new cadillac, Hateful, Spanish bombs, Lost in the supermarket, I’m not down, Revolution rock
So much fun, so ahead of its time; title track is an absolute classic; some insane riffs and incredibly creative and varied throughout
One of my favourites!
A classic
iconic, from the album cover through the last note of train in vain.
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
It's an absolute classic of the genre and a great album
Best of the best of punk
My dad hates this album but what does he know
Classic
Prefer some of their other albums but this is still stone cold 5
Never had listened to it in full... astoundingly good and resonant. Truly, a must on this list.
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
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
a classic!
Classic
Can’t not be 5
Love it. The beating British punk heart. Goddamn this album is good.
A gem from every point of view
Good from London calling to Train in vain
Great fucking album
NICE
Just an amazing album. Super varied with songs for almost any occasion. One of the best.
Absolutely awesome
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
Excellent
Amazing
not a thing to dislike. transcends time and remains a top notch relevant album
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!
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.
An amazing album. Classic.
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
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.
Phenomenal
Wow! I knew the first and last songs, but everything in between is great!
One of the best albums ever made. Covers nearly every style and genre and excels in it. Also one of the few double albums that would not improve by turning it into a single one.
Yes! Best album so far, so many great songs.
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Masterpiece. Absolute bangers on here, and each track is it's own journey. Love, love this album!
Another band/album ive been meaning to listen to for years. I really appreciate how varied this album is. There’s a reason this album and band are one of the most influential of all time.
Good memories
My favorite album by The Clash, and one of my all-time favorite albums by any band. I love the loose, live feel of their performances, as well as the ska influences. The track "Death or Glory" is one of my favorite songs.
Love this album
London Calling is a legendary album that’s well worth a listen I’ve listened to it beforehand (well before this point) and I can still revisit it without any issue (just depends on me wanting to listen to the Clash)
A classic banger, that's all
The elegant blend of political songs and writings in a broad appealing double album. This album cemented the Clash as a musical force and innovators that have earned their place in modern music. Remastered, it sounds even crisper.
Richtig nice.
I'm very glad we got this album, I always wanted to listen to it and never got to it. I was already up to a 4 after listening once and the second listen pushed it to a 5. There wasn't a single song I can say I didn't enjoy and the ones I saved I thought were phenomenal. I have not been influenced by Christopher-Thomas Cordero in any way for this rating nor has he threatened me if I give this album any less than a 5. Saved: London Calling, Hateful, Spanish Bombs, Death or Glory, The Card Cheat
Saved Prior: London Calling, Spanish Bombs, Lost in the Supermarket, Train in Vain Unsaved Tier: 19. Jimmy Jazz 18. Revolution Rock 17. Four Horsemen 16. Lover's Rock 15. Wrong 'Em Boyo (second Stagger Lee song shoutout nick cave) Cutting Edge Tier: 14. The Card Cheat 13. The Right Profile 12. Clampdown 11. Brand New Cadillac 10. Death or Glory Off Rip Tier: 9. I'm Not Down 8. Koka Kola 7. The Guns of Brixton 6. Hateful 5. Rudie Can't Fail 4. Spanish Bombs 3. Lost in the Supermarket 2. London Calling 1. Train in Vain Overall Notes: An experience and set the stage for a lot of the 80's music I love today. Train in Vain is one of my favorite songs of all time. The 4 songs I had saved prior have a familiarity bias to them, but I'm sure in 5 months that list will be jumbled. Top stuff.
Still love it, although it gets a little samey in second half
There are very few excellent albums from the punk era but this is one. Lots of variety even if it has a few too many tracks
The clash!! Nuff said
My favourite album. The Clash at their best.
Punk-rock-ska. Espectacular.
Beautiful, precise, and tight punk album. Loved “Spanish Bombs” for the indie punk sensibilities, the jazz tinges of “Jimmy Jazz”, and the overall sound breaking the confines and conventions of genre.
The Clash are my favourite band of all time. And while not my favourite album, this is definitely their most important one. Can i give 6 stars?
This is one of my favorite albums. Love it!
I love The Clash. Despite a lot of the songs on this album having similar compositions, if you dig into the lyrics they are pretty interesting/entertaining. And they are usually pretty fun to listen to as well.
I think one of the Cuddys did his SSSM part to a clash song, that was my first introduction, though they’ve been like a familiar friend since
Duh, classic album, only a 5.
A classic!
Surprisingly pop for the punk album
Fucking love the Clash. Another great album.
hells yeah
Classic, always worth a revisit.
Amazing album by an amazing band. 5 stars.
Incredible album cover to cover. Title track is essential early punk, but there are some gems among the rest of the tracks that show the true punk/ska/reggae/etc. sound that the Clash helped form. Highlights: -London Calling -Lost in the Supermarket -Wrong Em Boyo -Revolution Rock -Train in Vain
Incredible. A classic.
the Hits are hits, and the filler are near-hits. Can listen to Train in Vain all day long...
Unexpected feel good album
Listenable any day of the year.
Foundational punk album
Absolute classic.
I feel like this is a classic. I'm enjoying this wide range of tunes and vibes
Oh so good
I just listened to this album last week, so it's pretty fresh for me, but I'm always happy to listen to it again. It's hot shit from the first notes of London Calling. So many classic songs. In between the classics are a pile of fun songs that span a massive array of different genre influences. It always amazes me the extent to which every song on this album is at least good, and then you have true brilliance like Lost in the Supermarket or Guns of Brixton or Train in Vain. What must it have been like to be part of the punk scene in the late 1970s and have revolutionary albums raining down every few weeks? 5/5
a musical journey through many genres while the Clash avoid being pigeonholed into one sound
The best punk album
Great album! Haven’t listened to for a long while, love it. 4.1
Loved this more than I thought it would. Framework of modern punk with a soulful element
All time banger!
I like the variety even if some of the styles aren't to my liking
A proper punk 'n' roll party. Spins: 1 Playlist Additions - London Calling - Spanish Bombs - Lost in the Supermarket - The Guns of Brixton
3.5 rather, enjoyed listening but wouldnt listen again i think though again realising im not a huge fan of rock
Classic punk album that deserves its standing
Nice variety. Like the reggae bits alongside the rougher guitars.
Alright overall, but man oh man did it ever give us Train in Vain.
classic really
me gusta que no haya sido un rock puro y duro, estuvo más bien divertido, lo escucharía otra vez
incomprensible que no le guste a nancy, lamentablemente de pobre oído musical. tremenda portada chabon, es imposible que con esta portada tu album sea una mierda.
a great disc of a wonderful band!
Non l’ho finito ma sono la storia
Över 60 album och detta är det första jag faktiskt har lyssnat på förut. Bra variation, gillar pianot som dyker upp i några låtar. Solid!
Punk has never been my genre of choice. I have always heard this band at the very top of the list of most influential punk bands. So when this album popped up on this list I was a little excited. After listening to it I am more confused than I was before I listened to it. This doesn't spund like punk as I know it. It lacks a certain edge that I associate punk with. I don't know if its a good thing or a bad thing. I am going to check out more of The Clash's catalog and maybe this album will make more sense. Overall, I think I like it?
Really good album. But overstays it's welcome quite a bit and you can see where they were fully buying into the "legend of the Clash".
Great album expectaions where really high, think it fell just short of them
Yeah, this one should be on the list.
Great album, with several real classic tracks.
Great album, not too familiar with The Clash outside of the title song and Rock the Kasbah. Liked the genre bending they did in this album. Some stand outs for me were Jimmy Jazz, Lost in the Supermarket and Train in Vain.
I didn‘t know this would be so fun