London Calling
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100
A stunning statement of purpose and one of the greatest rock & roll albums ever recorded.
100
The Clash are a rock band, and 1979's London Calling is their creative apex, a booming, infallible tribute to throbbing guitars and spacious ideology.
100
London Calling is indeed a serious, ridiculously ambitious punk album that resonates within a largely American history of rebellion.
"The Clash was always from the heart"
- Joe Strummer, 1988
Being one of the most important & influential acts of the British punk invasion, The Clash stood out from the Nihilism of the Sex Pistols & the fun party going Ramones. What they brought instead was the political & socially conscious commentary which became an essential topic in the genre. But, the punk scene was quickly diving into more experiential & diverse waters. Being heavily Influenced by the art rock ... read more
- Joe Strummer, 1988
Being one of the most important & influential acts of the British punk invasion, The Clash stood out from the Nihilism of the Sex Pistols & the fun party going Ramones. What they brought instead was the political & socially conscious commentary which became an essential topic in the genre. But, the punk scene was quickly diving into more experiential & diverse waters. Being heavily Influenced by the art rock ... read more
"The Clash are a rock band"
ah yes. thank you pitchfork. i went this entire album not knowing what genre i could put this in. no idea at all.
great album though. the punk album that shaped the mold made to be broken in the music form.
fav tracks: rudie cant fail, lost in the supermarket, the card cheat, train in vain, london calling
ah yes. thank you pitchfork. i went this entire album not knowing what genre i could put this in. no idea at all.
great album though. the punk album that shaped the mold made to be broken in the music form.
fav tracks: rudie cant fail, lost in the supermarket, the card cheat, train in vain, london calling
PERFECT ALBUM #22:
"London Calling" by The Clash (1979) {Punk}
Every single song is a catchy classic, with a new style present on each track. Every single song also presents a new riff, develops an idea or provides insight to the washed-up Britain of the late 70s. I think the poppy appeal of this album is what makes it so timeless- the ideas presented are undeniably clever, but are presented in such a digestible way that this album can be picked up and enjoyed by anyone, at any ... read more
"London Calling" by The Clash (1979) {Punk}
Every single song is a catchy classic, with a new style present on each track. Every single song also presents a new riff, develops an idea or provides insight to the washed-up Britain of the late 70s. I think the poppy appeal of this album is what makes it so timeless- the ideas presented are undeniably clever, but are presented in such a digestible way that this album can be picked up and enjoyed by anyone, at any ... read more
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Track List
- 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
- Train in Vain
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Added on: December 28, 2012