London Calling

Good album. Will write more

More ska than I was expecting. There are some hits on here but I don’t love it.

Sobre todo la canción que le da título al álbum

Great album. Amazing lyrics and a variety of musical styles

This is one of those rare albums where I know the artist and album by name, but did not recognize a single song on the track list. Overall it was an okay listen, but I can't say anything was overly memorable to me. I liked the tracks that had clear ska influence or actually featured horns, but I can't even remember any of their names. I know this is still that proto punk era, but I don't think I would revisit albums like this too often.

Nearly all great tracks

9/10

Amazing - superb from start to finish

Insupportable

Je ne sais pas trop honnêtement, je comprend que cet album est mythique aux yeux de beaucoup de personnes mais pour moi, c'était une tâche d'écouter l'album au complet. L'instrumental était ok mais les voix... ouf. 2 étoiles pour avoir trouvé une ou deux chansons potables.

Vamos de viaje en el auto con el peor sistema de sonido que hemos tenido y elegimos escuchar este disco. Me gustó la canción del supermercado, el resto meh. Con un bonus track de revolution rock de los fabulosos cadillacs al final.

Favourite song is London Calling. Overall is a good album but not up there with my favourites Gets extra points for being my favourite band favourites band 😋

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Great album - super easy and enjoyable listen. Loved the reggae and funk elements to it. A very solid classic album that feels definitively like a classic to listen to.

London Calling is the rare double album that's all killer and no filler. The title track may be overplayed (thanks unimaginative directors who don't trust viewers to know when something is set in London), but if you're bored of that, there's always The Card Cheat, Death or Glory, Lost in the Supermarket, Rudie Can't Fail and so many other songs that would have been most other bands’ classic hit single.

Album No. 0024 on my list. "London Calling" is one of the albums I definitely have mixed feelings about. On the one hand, I don't particularly like many of the songs on it. On the other hand, there are some of the greatest songs of all time on this (especially the title track). Then again, I don't particularly like the overall sound of the album. Yet, I'm fully aware of its great influence and significance. By far the greatest track on this album is - of course - the aforementioned title track. "London Calling" is, to me, one of the greatest songs of all time. Other songs that I particularly like are "Brand New Cadillac", "Spanish Bombs", and of course "Train in Vain". The rest of the songs are not particularly bad, but I also don't enjoy most of them - especially in the latter half of the album, things got a little redundant for me. In summary, I still have divided opinion about this album and am not sure whether it holds up to its great reputation. Yet again, there are certainly some incredible songs on this, so it's still a 4/5 for me.

Always good to see a classic pop up and ashamed to say I have never listened all the way through before… Such a classic opener and surprised to see over one hour, for a short, sharp punk band. Good groove, feel and variety. Nice detour to ‘Jimmy Jazz’, before the familiar ‘Hateful’. Keeps me engaged and great variety of rhythms and style - reggae, jazz, punk. Did Pulp rip off ‘Lost in the Supermarket’?! SO many good tracks on this album and keep getting hit by the variety, but keep the quality in each. Ridiculous. Are we getting close to a 5*?! How do I choose a favourite track from this?!

It was really surprising! The mix of styles, all done really well. The Clash is so much more than the title track. It'll definitely go on the longer rotation

Absolute classic

I'm so torn. I think I had such high expectations, I was originally very disappointed. In the end, I did enjoy this album, but the fact it starts with the biggest banger through me off.

I like the sound, but it's quite repetitive.

The Clash, to me, both defined punk (certainly later 70s-80s) but also were always something a little different (and a little more?). Everyone sings "Lost in the Supermarket" when they go to the grocery store, right?

The greatest album of all time!

I liked this one. It honestly wasn’t what I was expecting, so many different styles but they all worked together. I was grooving forreal.

C'était cool mais classique 7/10

Pretty good album. I feel like I'll need to revisit 'Inlisten' several more times.

It can't be even defined in one genre in my opinion, not even in 3 if you want, 100/100 A bit bloated in the second B-side but it's incredible, the best album of the late seventies by a mile ⭐️Brand New Cadillac, Lost in the Supermarket, Train in Vain, Wrong 'em Boyo

One of my favorite albums, 10/10

One of the best rock albums of all time 10/10

Pretty, pretty, pretty good. Pretty good.

Weird I listened to this album yesterday just because I enjoy it. That's twice this has happened. I think the list is stalking me. I enjoy this album. I wonder how they are punk but eh. From start to finish it's solid, good music, good lyrics, fun album. I can go into depth but a LOT of other reviewers have done that. Give it a listen. It's one of those great time and place albums.

Fun listen, glad to have given it a try

5 out of 5, and probably the easiest five I'll ever give on this list. Personally this is a top album, one I'd be happy stranded on a deserted island with. London Calling saw The Clash reach their highest point and truly is an album which sounds like they can do anything musically.

This is the two hundred fourth album I’m rating. I’ve heard many say this is the best album ever but I’ve never heard a song. Adding to my Playlist - 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, Death or Glory, Koka Kola, The Card Cheat, Lover’s Rock, Four Horsemen, I’m not Down, Revolution Rock, and Train in Vain. Not Adding to my Playlist - Nothing. All in all I liked 19/19 songs. Hyper eclectic and very good.

yo why did i get two albums today, im not complainign. oh this is cool it reminds me of against me but tame and british. its a little too tame and british for me tho

Liked it. Jimmy Jazz was good.

I wish I'd heard this album when it first came out. It wasn't what I expected. Punk - but so many other things too. Almost the polar opposite of the Sex Pistols. They could play their instruments for a start. I'm not sure it's 5 standard and I think in a fight I'd back the Stranglers but this is still pretty good.

Shocked to find so many influences throughout, Blues, Raggae, Pop. End-to-end 3 minute catchy tunes, although Strummer's naggy punk voice kinda wears halfway through. I've only ever know their hits. Glad an intentional listen opened up this classic album for me.

Finally, the pinnacle of British punk. This album transcends punk and ventures into many genres but maintains that "I don't give a shit" socially charged attitude. London Calling is a damn fine album. All the instruments hit and are so well played. Strummer's vocals are iconic. Standouts on this listen were "London Calling," "Rudie Can't Fail," "The Card Cheat," and "Train In Vain" - one of my favorite songs just in general This album has such good replayability too, either as a whole or with individual songs. Its fun, it's jammable, its top notch. It's gotta be 5/5

It’s fine, a little too long

I think there's a 5 star album buried amongst the chaff. But in the balance it comes out closer to 3.5.

I like The Clash. I have paid money for most of their albums. But this album is overrated. That's not to say it's not good. Just over-hyped. Some of the reviews on here say every song is perfect and nothing could be removed. As for me, I start getting bored in the 2nd half of the album. The songs in the latter half aren't bad, but they're not amazing either. If this double album had been released as two albums, I might give the first half 5 stars and the second half 3. Overall, 4 stars.

Never understood why everyone rates this, find it very average

Wow this album is actually flawless, annoying it took me this long to hear it for the first time. My usual complaint with double albums is that they are usually too long for what they are but this doesn’t have that issue, genuinely every dong was great. Incredibly varied as well, many influences taken from different genres but they did well to incorporate this without losing their distinct punk style, it all flows together so well also, there’s no merging of songs or anything but it just fits despite each song being unique which is a crazy feat for 19 songs. Also, for London calling to be probably my least favourite song on the album shows how good this lineup of songs are. I do think it may be a bit of a stretch to call this a punk album though even though it still contains punk elements and is made by the clash. Favourites: all. Overall, 10/10.

There is nothing I can say.

The rating here was already decided well before I was given this album. I mean, who the hell is giving this one less than 5 stars? Plenty of people, I'm sure, but those people are wrong...and bad! Rotten to the core, I suspect. I can't be the first person to make this connection, but I've always looked at Strummer and Jones as the Lennon-McCartney of punk music. Strummer brings that rock & roll edge and Jones brings masterful pop. Paul Simonen can be George if he wants. That combination peaked with this immaculate collection of diverse, beautifully constructed tunes that flash all kinds of influences and yet ultimately sound like nobody but The Clash and anyone who ever tried to imitate them. London Calling may be the most all-killer-no-filler double album of all time, and even though I've listened to it many times before, this listen still revealed new brilliance to me. "Lover's Rock" and "I'm Not Down" hit different this time around, and fucking hell, "Train in Vain"? Better than ever. The only negative here is that there ain't no way the next album I get will compare.

Increíble

One of the best of all time

Wow I like the Clash way more than I thought. London calling isn’t actually like the rest of the album?!

Brilliant punk album

32/1089 knew i must know at least something from this album and lo and behold, i knew the first song from the first notes title track is iconic of course, though i suspect i’ll appreciate the album but not necessarily love it Jimmy Jazz took an unexpected turn but i appreciate that about this project even if it’s not my style the nest songs were decent but not jumping out to me but then Lost In The Supermarket came on and i really like this vibe for them! The album is solid and i think is a great example of it’s genre etc, a lot of it just sort of blurred together since it’s not a style i’m hugely into or knowledgeable of. Glad i listened though and can see myself returning to it faves: Lost in the Supermarket and Train in Vain least faves: couldn’t say 2 stars or 55/100

An outstanding foray into rock, covering everything from rockabilly to punk and back. Few records have ever maintained the musicality and social commentary that this record does and for that it is a perfect record

The title track, London Calling, is perhaps the song that embodies New Wave so explicitly and does it so well. “Phony Beatlemania has bitten the dust”, “A nuclear era, but I have no fear” - this is the real, tangible start of a new era in popular music. As for the rest of the album? There’s some definite stand-outs, see the earworm of Spanish Bombs, the effective sister track of The Guns of Brixton ending the first disc, and the semi-experimental distortion of Four Horsemen. But overall I really can’t say I enjoy it anywhere near as much as the title track. Its importance is immediately evident and waves of what influenced it and what it then influenced are clearly visible in music aligned with it - but that doesn’t necessarily mean I’d be inclined to put it on.

Long album. Seemed to be boring in the beginning, but it gained momentum with good mixing and tasteful instrumentation adding lots of texture.

THE best thing to come out of London

The boys - lost in the supermarket was a surprise banger

I adore this album! One of the greatest punk/ska albums ever and a hugely influential album in the development of my musical identity.

Thought I would enjoy. Blew me away. So good - all very listenable. Hard to believe it was 1979. Year of Disco and Disco Sux movements. Thoughtful lyrics, great variety, yet distinctively The Clash. Moves furthest up my list as far as great albums of anything else I have heard, by FAR, on this list. 9.2

The ultimate punk album

arguably top 3 british bands

Definitely a very influential album.

5/5 no notes

Punk rock reggae. Who would have thought. Amazing album. 4.5/5

A solid album, a bit long in the tooth, but I can see the appeal. I appreciate the influences on later punk and Ska, but a bit tame for my tastes.

Fun album, excellent for the 70s too

Easily one of the greatest albums of all time. Rarely can something be so politically poignant while retaining its musicality. Other musicians can succeed for a song, but The Clash succeed for the entire runtime of this project. It includes what I consider to be one of, if not the greatest song of all time, Spanish Bombs. Spanish Bombs offers such an interesting look into how the world may have understood Spain as its brutal dictator died, and democratic reforms took over. Even today, Spain is celebrated as a beautiful tourist attraction. The Sagrada Familia is a must-see location in Europe. But it wasn't that long ago, it was damaged by artillery fire to pave the way for a brutal Fascism, which killed millions. This album lets us remember the sacrifice of the Anarchists and Communists who gave their lives in a desperate attempt to preserve the liberty and lives of so many Spaniards. It begs us to act in our modern day, as far-right governments move closer and closer to totalitarianism.

Not my personal vibe but i can appreciate the well made songs

Helt sikker godt. Men ikke for mig.

London Calling, Hateful

I know a lot of folks love The Clash. I'm just not one of them. Not my cuppa.

Shit was just not my vibe. London Calling was fun, there were a few other fun songs to listen too. Most of it though, was just filler to my ears by todays standards.

En af de bedste punk albums nogensinde

This was interesting but I'm not sure I was in the right mood for it. I'd give it a 3.5.

This album starts off strong, but I wasn't expecting the range. If the E Street Band made a punk rock album, this is likely what it would sound like. I enjoyed it this much more than I was expecting to as this was more punk light, or more appropriately, punk pop.

Enjoyed the album and I understand their musical impact, but they strayed far from the "punk" label they've been given by most people on this one. I enjoy this much more than their earlier albums.

Man, goes to show preconceived notions can be wrong. Not that I thought this would be bad, but of the little I know of The Clash, I was expecting just standard old-school punk, similar to Ramones or The Sex Pistols, just better. And it being a double (although a short double), I thought that would wear thin past the 30 minute mark. But almost immediately, they go off the rails and launch into a bunch of different styles and genres, whether its surf punk, new wave, post-punk, reggae, ska, etc. Just all around fantastic stuff. Great little licks, production ideas, added instruments everywhere to really flesh it out. Even on the punk songs like Clampdowm which does sound like a song that wouldn't be out of a place on a Ramones record, there's guitar licks, cowbells, synths and whatnot that'd never get in a hypothetical Ramones version. I will say, it still does run a tad long, but great album.

Not for me. Great instrumental but just not my style

So much going on in this album. Listened through twice and I feel like i have barely touched the sides! Obviously knew a few tracks already, but id never listened right through start to finish and I really enjoyed the experience. Really raw sounding with so many different genres / styles, but it all comes together beautifully. Each track sounds like it could have inspired the sound of a different band. Its not just punk - its funk, ska, reggae, rock and roll, indie. There is brass. There are really modern sounding guitar solos. Some lovely organ, crunchy guitar, tight drums. Some of the melodies are so recognisable even though ive never heard the songs before which makes me think that parts of these songs have likely been 'borrowed' many times. Favourite tracks - i loved Rudie Can't Fail followed by Spanish Bombs. I'm Not Down is great and I really liked Lost in the Supermarket. Great listen 9/10

Only made it halfway through, idk it didn't pull me in

total vibe, can't remember a single song but would listen again.

I didn’t like them back in the day but it gets better with age still vital

Phenomenal album! No bad song on this album and there's something for everybody. A CLASSIC!

Seminal album by one of the greatest rock and roll bands ever. Varying influences throughout and a must have record. Def a dessert island disc. The greatest rock and roll picture on the cover.

A seminal punk and new wave release. The best thing the clash ever did.

Own it.

How good is this album?? Again, I personally don’t like very long albums, I get tired of the same vibe quickly. But this had good switch ups to keep it interesting and every song had its original vibe. It made me feel like I’m running in the park, all careless and happy. Didn’t expect to like it this much!!

Post-punk is generally a genre I love, but this leaned way too much towards ska for me. This isn't, like, bad or anything, but very, very much not for me. I know this is blasphemous, but......2/5.

Lost in the Supermarket is the perfect embodiment of lifestyle, capitalism and Strummer's sarcasm.

One of the best album covers of all time Great stuff, just a little too long, could have a little bit of fat trimmed

THIS JS GREAT OMG I LOVE IT YOU NEED TO LISTEN TO THIS

Fully expected to be giving this one a 4 or 5 based on the 4-5 songs I knew from it, but most of the rest of the (overlong) album felt like filler.

Liked this one

Punk music that grew up. It showed that punk didn’t have to be a one trick pony, but to harness the energy into different genres instead. Musically I love the bass guitar that was steady but still melodic. It has a great tone with just the right amount of bite. The power of a P Bass!

I get how legendary it was at the time, but apart from the title track, as a first time album listen, I was underwhelmed

Classic album, one of the best ever!

Another classic, I’ve been on a bit of a five star run with this album generator these last few days. I purchased this on vinyl not long after its release and still have it pride of place at the front of my collection.

Simply brilliant. The best ‘punk’ album.

I only really knew the leading song from this album. But I was impressed by the eclectic styles this band covered. Nothing that I’d have expected. All have that punk style of singing - but you can hear Irish influence, classic rock and roll, Reggae, classic punk. Really interesting as honestly didn’t know what musical style would appear next. It meandered from short sharp punk tones - to upbeat joyful almost singalong style. Big fan of lost in the supermarket. Great intro and lyrics. However not an album I’d run to in the first instance - but would be happy enough if it came on

- Wow… I have really slept on this album! Absolutely excellent guitar work, the licks all over Brand New Cadillac make you wanna pull the fridge over. The percussion on The Guns of Brixton sound great, though I’m not sure on the “Bop It” sound. The blending of genres work well here and never feels too forced, though songs like Wrong Em Boyo, are my least favourite as they feel too playful. It’s a bulky album, and will need further listens but on first reflections I enjoyed it much more than I thought I would.

A good album. Not my fav of this genre or even of theirs but a good listen

One of the handful of albums on this list I've heard before. Tune after tune. The first half is better but still a great listen. Highlights: London Calling Hateful Rudie Can't Fail Clampdown Train in Vain

Yeah, classic album, I had id when it first came out

alrighht

An historically important band that listened to a lot of Regge. going beyond the hits is nice.

It's a nice break to get something I already know well. This album is understandably heralded as a classic, because it is one. Particularly the first half has a wealth of some of the Clash's best songs. This album is so great, in fact, one of their most well-known songs was buried at the end and not included on the track listing, according to Wikipedia. Even its slower moments are better than other album's better songs. London Calling (the song and the album) rules.

Brilliant album, still holds up. A few less amazing tracks but the nostalgia carries through

Pretty good but doesn't really thrill me

On makee levy. Laulaja ei osaa oikein laulaa eikä lausuakaan, mutta biisit ovat tasokkaita kuten myös sanomapuoli. Nimikkobiisi on heikoimmasta päästä levyn lauluista

Yeah, this is just great to listen to all the way through

It's a bouncy step forward for 70s rock, but never really hit me as punk. Overall, enjoyable, yet ever so slightly disappointing.

this album is a banger. quite a long album, 19 songs long but all 19 songs are amazing, all u pique form each other and has their own strengths. the first track really sets the tone for the album, and it only keeps at that as the album goes on, absolutely no skips. this might well be one of the best albums of all time. 5/5, amazing

pretty cool but i wouldnt listen to it again

They cover a lot of styles here. Punk, rock, blues, reggae! And the instrumentalists are doing a good job. Has enough sonic variance for a double album. But that voice! I couldn't handle that for a normal album, much less a double! That's a 2.

Significantly better than The Ramones, I guess I’m just not an early punk fan. Really didn’t click with the vocals at nearly any point. Genre hopping was a winner in some spots, loser in others as I hated Jimmy Jazz. The tracks that leaned heavier into brit alternative and ska were cool, easy to hear the influence and how those directions developed afterward.

Imagine if you were so creative and such a good musician that you could break out of a "writer's block slump" with a double album spanning multiple genres with varied riffs, instrumentation, etc, for your casual third album in as many years! If only the singer didn't sound like he just got a novacaine shot in his tongue, and they cut out some of the "pretty good" tracks in the middle, this would be a 5. Maybe on repeated listens it'll get up there. A solid sonic onslaught of 65 minutes.

This iconic and timeless record is one of those albums that rightly appears near the top of the pile on these lists. It's a cool blend of instantly likeable punk and new wave styles, full of energy and passion yet thoughtful enough to resonate deeper meaning. Superb in all departments and housed in a memorable cover, this is a true classic.

Flawless

Brought a tear to my eye music genius, spanish bombs, guns of Brixton, lost in the supermarket and london calling to name but a few of the blockbuster hits on this divine album.

Quite possibly one of the best albums of all time.

Yep. Obviously, this is on the list.

I picked up this on CD in the mid-90s, (not previously knowing much about The Clash), I had it on constant repeat for months! I listened to it twice yesterday!

2-3

God damn it, his album is absolutely legendary and punk at its best! It is a classic that will transcend time itself. I also think that the Clash is probably the greatest punk band in history because of an album like London Calling. Between the iconic cover based off of Elvis Presley's self-titled album (also on this list as well), to the amazing instrumentation and lyricism, this album is everything that perfect punk album should be. I just love almost everything about this album from front to back, it doesn't really get boring to listen to it. People like Joe Strummer were ahead of their time, I feel would be very disappointed if he saw how much injustice exists in this world today if he were still alive. While there are people who hail the Sex Pistols as being one of the first punk bands and even calling Never Mind the Bollocks the greatest punk album ever, I point this album to you. I feel that if you want rage and anger of punk but it being musically creative and lyrically deep, this album is for you. Favorite Tracks: London Calling, Brand New Cadillac, Spanish Bombs, Clampdown, Train in Vain (Stand by Me) Rating: 5/5

One of the greatest double albums ever every song hits so hard

It was alright; few great tunes and a good overall sound, but was too long and a good bit overrated

Decent album. More ska than I expected.

Is good

I'm on a contrarian streak now. I just can't really get into this album and have never been able to. I don't think there's actually anything wrong with it, it's creative and utilises a lot of different sounds (I noticed a lot of ska elements throughout and there were even some vocal parts yhat reminded me of Jello Biaffra) and it's kind of a bridge between 70s and 80s punk. Despite that, it just doesn't appeal to me. I know I'm missing out. I don't dislike it so I'll give a 3 Highlights: Lost in the Supermarket, The Guns of Brixton

Overall an enjoyable and varied album. Surprisingly peppy and less angsty. Some lyrics relevant even today.

Brutal!

I enjoyed this. Much more musical than I thought it was going to be.

Really more like 3.5 stars but u can’t do that

Yeah, easily one of my top 5 favorite albums. Everyone should own a copy of London Calling. The entire album is fucking brilliant, but The Guns of Brixton, I'm Not Down and Train In Vain are exceptional.

Can’t beat the clash!

So important, sounds so much more modern to me.

What a banger! I wouldn’t call it punk anymore but it’s a perfect new wave record.

funny, but because of Elvis Presley album I got in here, I also listened to this album because of the album cover resemblance. Liked this album then, but lets go once again. london calling – great song. rudie can't fail – looove it. i also like spanish bombs haha

The album where The Clash transcended (or betrayed according to some) their punk origins and became “the only band that matters” although in truth the myriad influences had been there along, going back to Strummer’s 101er days, Mick’s love of guitar heroes and Topper’s jazz drumming. Anyway, it is one of my favourite albums of all time, the depth and range of material astounding. No two songs sound alike; the styles jump from straight rock, new wave, to reggae and ska, to rockabilly and rock and roll, to northern soul, sometimes in the same song. And yet all of this seems effortless and never stops sounding like The Clash. All this variety wasn’t the band showing off, “look, we can do this too…” rather an explosion of ideas, overflowing creativity. The songs are excellent, the band becoming bigger than life, the self-mythologising increasing. The anger and power of punk rock was still there, the politics and social commentary, but there were love songs too, moments of tenderness. I love this album. I hear something new every time I listen to it. This time it was a new appreciation of how good a song “The Card Cheat” is, the futility and regret of someone near the end, the echoes of history, all set to a horn driven, Phil Spector Wall of Sound, “Be My Baby” backing. One of the greatest albums of all time.

The first few bars of London Calling are amongst the best in rock/pop music history. Everything about this album is absorbing. The switches in influence, bass lines that have been sampled, even an iconic album cover. To call this punk misses everything about it. A band in West London taking on all the musical influences around them and producing a double album where there is barely a weakness.

Totally over-rated, even the singles are a bit naff

Overall solid listen, definitely an influential album in the British scene of the time. Joe strummers vocals are overall good however sometimes they get quite incoherent e.g the squawking on the title track.

He’s like morriesy if morrisey squaked CAW CAW CAW CAW

Undisputably legendary, but falls flat for me a lot of the time. When it slaps, it slaps, though

It's one of the best, if not the best punk albums ever - upon relistening it to again after a few years I didn't remember it had so many other influences, for example ska and rockabilly. It's an excellently written and played album, I like the tightness and how punchy it is - but playful at the same time. His voice is not my favorite and it's the only criticism of the otherwise stellar album.

One of my top 10 albums. An amazing record that stretches the boundaries of punk rock. It has so much more depth and breadth records put out by many of their peers. So many great songs: London Calling, Spanish Bombs, Train in Vain, Clampdown, Rudie Can't Fail.

I once heard London Calling described as the one that The Clash put out after they learned how to play their instruments. I don’t know about that but I will say that this album is absolutely perfect in every way. Every song is great, it encompasses so many styles of music and mixes them together flawlessly. It never suffers from the “sameness syndrome” where you can’t really tell the songs apart. They are all memorable and filled with just great moments that transcend a pigeonholed genre of “Punk” that is usually assigned to The Clash. It is so much more than that musically and lyrically. Even the album cover is a brilliant nod to Elvis Presley’s debut album with the color and placement of the lettering. I always saw the photo of Paul Simonon smashing his bass as symbolic of them breaking the concept of what we think of as rock and roll - they are redefining music as we know it with London Calling. This is easily a top 10 album for me. On my last.fm stats it’s ranked at #5 in terms of overall songs played from it but I think if I spent some more time cleaning up and consolidating the scrobbles (yes autocorrect, I meant scrobbles, not scribbles!) from the various reissues and deluxe versions it would eek out a higher spot. I was asked to create playlists for various birthday parties (mom’s 70th and dad’s 80th) and I absolutely, with no regrets, added “Lost in the Supermarket” to each of them. I mean, “I wasn’t born so much as I fell out” seems like a perfect lyric for the occasion. As I was listening last night and thinking of what song to share with my blog post review I would think I had one but then I’d look at the upcoming tracks and find something else equally as worthy. This album is just that good. It is essential for every collection and deserves every bit of acclaim it has ever received.

Awesome

I found this one pretty enjoyable.

London calling is a classic album. Transformative, experimental and was ahead of its time.

London is calling, I’m answering

Overall: 10/10 This was one of the first albums I ever bought on CD and I only bought it cause it had 19 songs and it was on sale so it seemed like a good use of my money. Thankfully, I was right! I didn't love it as much at the time as I do now though, I think almost every song on this one rips. I love the amount of different genres that they pulled from to craft these songs. I hear influence from ska, 50s rock, surf rock, classic punk and even some pop music! The fact that it all works is a testament to how talented these guys were. They were much more than a punk band. Fav Song: Rudie Can't Fail Least Fav Song: Lover's Rock

Favorite songs: Train in Vain (Stand By Me), London Calling, Brand New Cadillac, Revolution Rock, Clampdown, Hateful, Rudie Can't Fail, Spanish Bombs, The Right Profile, The Guns of Brixton, Wrong 'Em Boyo, Death or Glory Least favorite songs: Lost in the Supermarket 5/5

We’re than I remembered. I’d always liked the rockabilly of Brand New Cadillac but found Strummer’s vocals a bit grating over a whole album. Well, more fool younger me as it’s an album full of playful musicianship and righteous anger. Just clicked for me on this playthrough, not sure why. Good stuff.

BANGER! Did not realize how much ska is on this record. 5/5

Fun album, managed to feel varied throughout. Would definitely listen again although I think it’s one where I need to be in the right mood. Fav song: London Calling - also liked Jimmy Jazz, The Card Cheat and Train in Vain Least fav: Koka Kola

Think this got bonus points because I listened to it while in London. Some of the early songs weren’t my favourite but a really strong finish. Also love the one that riddle kicks sampled. Specific rating- 4.0 Fav song- London calling Least fav- the card cheat

Just a really good album which manages to be varied without ever feeling disconnected. There were a few moments of repetitivity and some songs where the talk-singing annoyed me. A lot of songs that I'll be listening to again! Favourite song: Hateful (or Wrong 'Em Boyo) Least: The Right Profile

Had some good, catchy songs on it I suppose

Довольно разнообразно, есть весёленькие песни, но чего-то из ряда вон я не услышал.

It was fine. It was a little long. I knew London Calling and Train in Vain going in. I also liked the song Lost in the Supermarket.

Already done

I knew The Clash evolved their sound over the years, but was surprised by how little of this particular album sounded like 'punk'. The pent-up tension of the title track actually seems like a bit of an outlier on the record (and in general, really - nobody's recorded a song *quite* like it), both musically and lyrically. Still, whatever styles they used, the first disc slaps - it's a 5* collection of bangers. The second half isn't quite as strong, but it does seem to be growing on me (and Train in Vain is a corking closer). I definitely understand the amount praise for this album, even if it's not for the exact reasons I was expecting. 4.5

Aye I'm back and so is a punk album! Okay last clash didn't do much to disprove me on only needing their greatest hits but this is The The Clash Album right. So let's go. I am finding that I Love an album that opens with its lead single. I guess you can't really know when releasing music what will become your best known song but it just really works for me idk do your best ig. I love the clash's style of ska it blends in really well with their more conventional shouters and also the like faux rockabilly thing they've got going on in places. Love the mix of influences honestly it makes for a fun experience but one that you've got to be in the mood for. The right profile is a mad one. 'I wasn't born so much as I fell out' yep. Joe Strummers Voice!!!!!! 'Who are your favourite vocalists? This soul singer? This classically trained singer songwriter type?' Well one of them is this shouting boy with ten nationalities and a lisp Is it petering out a bit somewhere round the card cheat... like nothing wrong with these songs in and of themselves but could they have pared it down a bit.. idk.. I'm appreciating all this random percussion on lovers rock. I'm not down also a banger if a bit twee.. maybe ignore me. Yeah okay I was talking shit with the greatest hits wasn't i. Banger. Tbh like I love it but I'm surprised its got as high an average rating as it has. Like I can see why people would hate this. I don't its fuckin good.

Pretty good for an old punk record. That’s a low bar, though.

For some reason this didn't really move the needle for me. I thought it was fine, but nothing to swoon over.

Great album. Has my favorite song by The Clash. I forgot until the very last track. What a great way to end an album!

Classics on here like London calling but this seemed like a really long album.

This was excellent I have to say. I only managed a single listen as it was pretty long, but each song sounded distinct and clever and original. On some albums the songs tend to drift into one massive clump that sounds very similar. I definitely need more listens but super impressed.

Many moons ago I met my better half and seeing her room in staff accommodation for the first time I was impressed by her selection of music posters - Joy Division, Led Zeppelin and The Clash - London Calling. Jackpot, she’s beautiful, showed interest in me AND had a great taste in music. For Christmas I bought her a selection of CDs inspired by her poster selection. Turns out it was 3 for £10 from HMV and were used to decorate her room as the colour aesthetic matched. Still, I’d already invested in the CDs so 15 years later we’ve got a house and 2 kids. Decent album. Worth the debt and financial commitment of children - 5/5

I had never really listened much to The Clash - this was surprisingly good and not exactly what I expected.

Familiar with London Calling and their style. It was fun, I enjoyed it.

punk softened and muddied by ineffective genre blending

Fun. Started off strong with London Calling. Don't think I need more of The Clash from this album at this point. Might give them a proper listen to later though. 2.5/5 stars.

Let me start with this, one of my favorite album covers but never listened to the album before today. I enjoyed this one a lot, even more the second time as Im currently listening to it for the second time. Lots of songs to love and they dip their toes in many different genres, this makes the album very interesting to listen to. This will be an album I revisit multiple times and im glad i got to listen to it. Favorites: London Calling, Lost in the Supermarket, Clampdown, Spanish Bombs

its good, but not too sure why everyone is mad over it

Who doesn't love this album or the Clash in general? Listening to this as an adult is such a different experience. The richness and variation, skill and expertise I never could've noticed as a young teenager. Epic record from start to finish

Prior to listening to this album I only knew a few radio singles by the Clash. I loved this album and have a newfound affection for this band. This is what makes the 1001 album project so enjoyable. Thanks Stu 👊🏻

I realized I'd never listened to this album, and I've to say, I was incredibly surprised by the range and humor. Spanish Bombs, Lost in the Supermarket...it's a fun ride with lots of twists.

Perfection.

Best clash album!

A very eclectic set showing that the band could play whatever they darn well pleased and still be punk. The jazz and ska influences really surprised me in a good way. Not my favorite thing in the world, but it’s a good listen.

Easy listening overall with a couple of songs I've heard before and enjoy.

Some really good songs with London Calling being the obvious stand out.

Thought I knew what to expect but I was completely wrong. Wasn’t expecting all the ska, reggae, jazz etc influences and was expecting it to be more angst driven like the opening track. Grew on me a bit after a couple of listens but would have liked it a bit punkier and more like what I was expecting.

Largely disappointed by this. I was expecting a lot more punk but it is a mixture of styles that doesn’t have any purpose. The album is too long with a few decent songs rescuing it in places.

For me I think The Clash would come pretty high up in the 1001 overrated bands of all time. Vocals as annoying as Costello, and music on this album about as punk as the Bangles. ‘Lost in the Supermarket’ is about as cringe as you can get. Other than the opening track (which saves it from a 1*) it all sounds like tedious pub rock to me. I have never and will never like them it seems.

Classic. I've been familiar with this album for more than 25 years now. On a careful relisten, I'm just realizing how standout the bass lines actually are.

Iconic

3/6

So good again - very high 4

This album is a great example of how to play with different sounds and genres and still have cohesiveness and a good sound, without being pretentious. It is such a pleasant listening and feels fresh even decades later of its release.

Ah, a classic! London Calling is arguable the greatest punk album ever. One thing I've always appreciated is the length. Most punk album are pretty short. This one is willing to take around an hour which is fun. It's great 97/100

Classic Clash with some amazing radio songs.

Three cheers! One of my all-time favs!!!! 5/5 #albumsky #musicsky #musicchallenge

I hadn't listened to this since highschool. I can hear so much of their influence in other modern punk and pop punk artists I listen to so I know it's culturally important. I didn't remember them using brass so prominently but it was enjoyable to revisit. There are a few songs on this album I quite like and would revisit again, but overall it's not a vein of punk that vibes perfectly with me.

Some really great songs, fun genre-jumping between songs. Long album, though, and much of it didn't stand out. Will likely re-listen and re-appraise.

Lots of variety and a strong message. The Clampdown is more relevant than ever as the US slides into fascism which of course is sad.

Loved it

Amazing album with great lyrics and meshing of so many different styles

Låten death and glory gav denna en automatisk femma. Jävlar vad bra varierande album!!!

Listen 1.5 Standout tracks: Jimmy Jazz, Lost In The Supermarket Musically all over the place, with several different genres present across the 19 tracks, and yet, it all still sort of sounds the same. I wasn't particularly impressed with what I heard. It wasn't bad or offensive. Just meh. Edit: I listened to this again, with better headphones, and while working and it might be starting to click. I am not ready to bump it up to 4 stars yet, but I may continue listening and make a decision later.

Los Ramones ingleses

Punk and post-punk rock. Clear precursor to later alt rock/post punk - Hateful sounds like proto-Pixies! Some ska influence too (Rudie Can't Fail), seems to presage pop punk/3rd wave ska (e.g. Offspring) Actually more variation and interest than I expected. Some Cure-like parts too. Does start to sound samey after a point Best track - Hateful or Rudie Can't Fail Bit samey but still 4 stars for quality of standout tracks

If you like punk, this is a classic. I’m not a huge fan of the genre so it’s fine.

4 stars

Sounds very much like a bar band, nothing more complex or thoughtful than a fall out boy album but British

Klassiker und finde ich tatsächlich auch auf Albumlänge cool, genug Abwechslung ist vorhanden.

Terrific

It doesn’t get much better than this. The Clash remind people that punk is a spirit, mindset, and way of living and seeing the world; not a sound. They play a bit of everything here and every member has their standout moments. The music is egalitarian as are the lyrics. Their punk, new wave, post-punk, pop rock, reggae, rock n roll music provides the backdrop for stories and character studies largely focused around struggle - class, race, urban, capitalist, consumerist, liberation, internal. Keep fighting it.

4.6 top 5 punk albums for sure faves: london calling, spanish bombs, lost in the supermarket

That was fun. Definately one album you wanna blast in speaker in the dark.

Classic

I guess I forget how many hits The Clash have and how many of them are on this album. This doesn’t even have the Casbah on it and I still recognized and enjoyed over half this album without ever having listened to it before. 8/10

Classico

Classic cover. Strummer is an amazing singer and a totally iconic band.

Very well paced double album with a lot of bangers. There are no skips. My favorite tracks are London Calling, Rudie Can't Fail, Spanish Bombs, Lost in the Supermarket, Clampdown, and Death or Glory.

Majorly overrated “punk” by a bunch of Johnny-come-lately average musicians. There were so many bands that were much more interesting from this era, and yet somehow the clash stole their oxygen. And this is by far their best record… Even I have a copy and I have no idea why I bought it.

London Calling is the best song on the album. The other songs all sound exactly the same as ‘I Fought The Law’ Overall: 3/5

Epic opening. Love this album, always have. My spouse gave up on this project a while back ("on a break!") but before he did he heard this album for the first time; he didn't know about The Clash. It blew his mind. I love this for us.

heard before. starting out with a classic i see. great album.

This is one of those bands that I know of, but never know anything specific about them. Now I understand why they are so well regarded. This is one of the best albums I've heard in a very long time. Upbeat punk-lite music that goes just hard enough to be enjoyable, but not too hard as to be off-putting. All the songs were great, but the one that will make the playlist will be, "London Calling" I could have picked about 10 songs from this album. Songs like "Revolution Rock" with it's reggae feel is right up my alley. I just think the London Calling is more of what The Clash represent. You know what, there's been a few albums I didn't add any songs from, so I'll add Revolution Rock as a bonus track. My list, my rules. lol 5 Stars, and quite possibly the best album on this list that I've seen to date.

Not terrible. Not all that great. Kinda mundane.

Solid

I really enjoyed this one. It's easy listening, it varies enough to not get old on the ears, the remaster sounds great, and I just had a good time. It didn't blow me away by any means, but I'll likely listen again.

Classic

Awesome album. I found some new faves on here that I wasn't familiar with! Lost in the supermarket has been a long time favorite - but somehow has never picked up on how awesome Hateful is.

Unremarkable. Better than their debut though. Best songs: London calling, train in vain.

Best Song: Train in Vain (Stand by Me) Rolling Stone called London Calling the best album of the 80s. It came out in 1979 - in your face Rolling Stone! I don't really mind The Clash but I think this album is overrated. I don't really see myself listening to it again.

I actually enjoyed a lot of these tracks. I won't go out of my way to listen to them, but I wouldn't not listen to them either.

Classic! A great album.

It's the Clash, man! Love this band. Great, great album, if not a little longer than it should be. I wasn't prepared for just how much the album tracks stand out among the more popular cuts. "The Right Profile" and "Death or Glory" are fantastic songs that get very little acclaim. I will return to this.

Best punk album because it’s so much more. Lyrically and musically. The Clash can do the rebellious attitude with the best of them, but few others could do the variation, such as the gentle poignant pop soul isolation shown in Lost in the Supermarket. There’s Classic rock, rockabilly and reggae, the covers are A1, and it’s all tied together by Strummers vocal great style and the homage to the Elvis cover. There is a reason it’s remains in top lists it’s a great record, 5 Star

Hmm. One of the greatest rock records of all time? There’s undoubtedly some brilliant stuff on here, but if ever a (double) album could do with some editing… Often feels more like a showcase for The Clash’s expanding musical palette than a coherent record. I can imagine this being great fun as the setlist for a gig, but not all of it deserves the iconic status it carries.

Die Iran die!!

Did not expect the ska but still not my fave

It sounded like the band was having fun creatively. The album was all over the place with the different musical styles. It was really hard to pick up on some of the lyrics sometimes. I will definitely will give it another listen.

I liked this! Was fun to have in the background of my note taking.

I have lost count of how many times I have listened to this album, it is absolutely one of my all-time favorites.

Loved it. Great to expand my musical views.

Dad- 7 Mom- 6 Mike- NA Lori- 8 Michael- 8 Miles- 7 Cole- NA Avg- 7.2

Starts off well, then I found it a bit boring. 2/5

We already know it’s perfect cmon

Iconic. One of the greatest albums ever made. Possibly the best double album of all time. Not a single miss. Unique and original, great production, writing, lyrics, instrumentation, vocals, energy. It’s all there. It’s all perfect. Flawless. If you don’t love The Clash, I don’t know how to help you. I love it. 5/5

Solid 3,5

Amazing album

Lots of bangers

Well crafted with good variety

A really wide variety of music genres mixed with punk attitude and aesthetics. Many catchy songs that avoid the cliches of the influences, so not being a pastiche and keeping it uniform. Some really interesting and unexpected turns on songs. Has to appreciate the adventurous spirit that this album was made with. I haven't listened the album before from the beginning to the end, heard the title song of course and some other ones too. Despite the overall appreciation, I don't think I'm gonna get back to this album again. Not really my thing (as punk isn't in general) and I feel it to be overlength.

They can take away our freedoms. They can beat us in the streets. But they’ll never make music like this. They can brutalize their way to a fake veneer of power but they will never know the power of creation. The magic of art is ours and we can weaponize it to protest and protect. Punk is my armor.

One hit song, with other songs that weren’t annoying to listen to.

I had this at 3 initially. After several relistens - it's not always perfect but even the weak stuff is brimming with personality and has such incredible highs. Also worth noting that c. 50% of the album is comprised of practically perfect tracks. A record with just the first disc would be a 10/10 record but it's still a 9/10 based on the strength of these and many other top-notch tracks. The theming and political messaging is fantastic, it feels like a hopeful record despite the apocalyptic feel at times. It has a beautiful vision of the UK as a great melting pot from the sounds and influences. (list of my favourites below - 10/10 single album for sure): 1. London Calling 2. Jimmy Jazz 3. Rudie Can't Fail 4. Spanish Bombs 5. Lost in the Supermarket 6. Clampdown 7. Wrong 'Em Boyo 8. Death or Glory 9. Train in Vain

Perhaps one of the best albums ever. So diverse musically. Tons of bangers. The title track might be my least favorite song on this, and it's still pretty good!

Very good! Although a bit long

9/10 Joe Strummer's been dead for too damn long And now we’re all just numb to what they’ve done You give an inch, and they'll just take your arm No, we don’t fight We don't riot Even when the war's outside our door 6-13-2025

Kicked off a weekend of punk rock and protests. No Kings 2025!

Another greatest of all time contender. This is punk but it’s also so much beyond that. A double album where I couldn’t think of a single song to cut. Just perfect.

146/1089 - I wasn't originally a fan of the voices but they work really well with everything and the melodies are very catchy. Very good playing from all members and cool stylistic differences between all of the songs.

3.9 2x remastered version classic

This album seriously has everything. Not just your straightforward punk album, it has elements of ska, post-punk and new wave wrapped all into one delightful package. Absolute masterpiece. These bois are my favourite champagne socialists, who cares if Joe Strummer was born middle class? Dude approached socialism from a humanitarian standpoint and fought to keep tickets to their concerts cheap among other things.

3.5

5/5

Loved it

Great punk rock record. If you want to know where Green Day, Bad Religion or Blink 182 got big part of their inspo for their music, this is it. Great sound ahead of its time.

I appreciate this album for the artistry, but I just don't think this style of music is for me.

One of the best albums of all time, 10/10. Such a delicious spread of genre bending tunes that all hit in different yet equally satisfying ways - no notes.

Som at være ung igen. Frem med bannerne og ud at demonstrere.

Such a well rounded album

i understand this really changed things - i really liked it!

THE punk album. Also has a lot of ska. Insanely cool, defiant, and thoughtful at the same time.

The Clash lay down their manifesto at the height of their power. The best album of the '80's. Also maybe the 1st hidden track accidentally?

downloaded 1,8,9,10&19

Love this album

As a rule, I very much enjoy Thatcher-era music, and this is no exception. It's fantastic! There's a lot going on and yes, it's a bit long, but it all works.

What more can be said about this album? It's iconic, it holds up, it's still relevant. "The Guns of Brixton" still feel ominous. "Train In Vain" is perpetually danceable. "Hateful" will be stuck in my head for days. The album's long, but none of the tracks feel like filler. They are each unique, catchy, edgy without feeling pretentious or overdone. Strummer and Jones are at the pinnacle of song-writing talents. It's arguably the best album of its era and genre.

Unlistenable, self-important drivel masquerading as punk. I fucking hate The Clash. If you search “mediocre” on Wikipedia, Joe Strummer’s name is found somewhere between “performative politics” and “men with nothing to say.” If you genuinely love this album, you were either lied to as a child or you lie to yourself daily.

Yes, one of the best punk albums ever, but that's not saying much. The music is generally good, as is some of the songwriting. I really do not like Joe Strummer's vocals, though. It took ages to get through this because I kept finding myself wanting to turn songs off, mostly for that reason. I just have a visceral reaction to it. I wouldn't ever choose to listen to a Clash song outside of a small handful (e.g. Rock the Casbah, which isn't on this album).

Day519 - a masterpiece from the only band that matters

I can’t help but feel that you had to be there at the time of release to love this. Everything sounds the same to my ears Favourites: Spanish Bombs, lost in the supermarket.

Dobbeltalbum blir litt vel langt, men er helt klart verdt en lytt. Flere ska-elementer enn forventet, noe som var et pluss. Tredje siden var den sterkeste.

Epochal

3,6/5

I know this album. I knew OF their self-titled album as well. This will be cool to check out. This is a great album so far. 5 or so tracks in. This is a great album!

It wasn't bad. There were no songs that were like "wow" or was a banger, but it wasn't a bad album and I enjoyed it as background music.

One of my early items sold on Amazon. A woman was buying it for her teenage soon for Xmas and wanted an original issue. Cost her $30. Another album (Like Physical Graffiti) that I thought would be better pared down to a single disc. Nope, steadily good stuff throughout. Lyrics are easy to follow with the vocals and have some interesting subjects. The band is tight from start to finish. A winner.

Pre listen: Oh man. Will this be a 4 or a 5? I love basically the first 12 songs, but then I usually skip to Train in Vain. Been a long time since I’ve listened to tracks 13-18. Also, the most iconic cover in rock: Elvis reference subverted, incredible picture. In high school, we had a spirit week theme day called “clash day.” Most people wore stripes with polka dots or orange with red. The coolest guy in band class wore a shirt that said “Rudie Can’t Fail.” Perfect. No notes. Listening: everyone says this, but it’s amazing how many genres are represented on this album. Nearly every song is a different style. I’ve owned this album for 25 years and I genuinely have no memory of ever listening to “I’m Not Down.” So, I think I’m going with 5. It remains my opinion that tracks 13-18 are “filler,” but I still like them, if that makes sense. It’s four-star filler. There are a dozen-ish classics on this album and I don’t care to penalize it for being ever so slightly bloated. Train in Vain, Rudie, Clampdown, Supermarket, Death or Glory, and London Calling all on one album can persuade me to forgive all sorts of things. Also, I listened to a remastered version and I noticed a couple small differences. There’s a little guitar lick around 2:17 of Rudie that I hadn’t heard before, and I swear the vocals on Train in Vain are pushed more forward in the mix than previously, which gives it a more vulnerable sound. I think in other places it’s less muddy too. Fun little details.

This is definitely the punk album of all time, nothing beats it. I already listened to this one way before I got it on this list and loved it from the start.

A classic

Absolutely a "desert island" record--The Clash are one of the all-time greatest rock bands, in large part because of this album. A tour de force of styles and genres and angry politics, every song is a keeper and the sum total works as well as each individual song.

I enjoyed it well enough. The first song was pretty solid and there were a few good tracks throughout but it was weighed down by a good amount of mid. Overall fine

Is London Calling? Not for me it ain't. Overall nothing stood out to me except the first song and some real wacky sound effects later in the album

This was fine, but no really stand out tracks for me. Brit rock/ punk. A little soft for my taste, but I do understand that this was early in the punk canon.

Enjoyed most of it. A lot of very catchy songs on it. Some poor songs which stops it being a 5. More than a good few stand out songs

Classic

Sometimes, it can be impossible to come up with a convincing explanation for your love of a record. London Calling is sprawling, the very opposite of concise. It's all over the place, it's incoherent, it has some filler material. And still, I wouldn't want to miss a single second of it. A perfect 5/5!

So cool. So many twists I did not expect. “Lost in the Supermarket” is outstanding and the primitive elements of so much good post-punk that came after this.

oh yeah, this album definitely belongs on this list... not many skips and a lotta great bops! It was perfect to put on during a home improvement project – a lot of energy, some all-time greats and even the ones I didn't love were still good, minus the skips but let's be honest, this album is probably 3-4 songs too long anyway. dunno that i ever listened to it front to back so i was glad to have done so today PS The Card Cheat has to have come out of jamming on I Fought The Law. It's literally the same rhythm and came one year after the famous cover, so that's the story I'm going with. Also it kinda sounds like Bruce Springsteen and E Street Band doing their version of I Fought the Law.

A tad long but there are a few real gems in there.

Evident in its excellence from bar one, furthered elevated by sneakily staggering songwriting: “I wasn’t born, so much as I fell out.” WOW. YES.

I bought this in high school and tried pretty hard to like it, but punk rock just ain’t my bag.