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    Steve Genge favorited and reviewed London Calling

    The Clash's defining moment and the bridge between their punk origins and the eclectic sounds that would dominate their final two albums (Cut The Crap doesn't count). This album quite simply is one... more

    The Clash's defining moment and the bridge between their punk origins and the eclectic sounds that would dominate their final two albums (Cut The Crap doesn't count). This album quite simply is one of, and in my opinion is the, greatest rock album of all time. From the opening chords of the title track to the last, recorded too late to be on the original sleeve, notes of Mick Jone's Train in Vain the album takes you on a expansive journey mixing the then more familiar Clash guitar sound with ska, lovers rock and acoustic guitars of Spanish Bombs. Lyrical themes included urban psychosis (Lost In The Supermarket), the ever present specter of racism (Working For The Clampdown) and the tension of inner city London at the time (the reggae sounds of Guns Of Brixton). Released as a double album, at the band's insistence single album price the album was also their breakthrough in the US, leading to the major influence the country had on their remaining releases.

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      marvin I was going to write a review but you pretty much nailed it. 'London Calling' is The Clash reborn and soaking up almost every musical style prior to 1979, if not musically than spiritually. An absolute classic record.

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      Steve Genge Thanks, glad you liked the review.

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    Jimmi Shrode liked and reviewed London Calling

    London's calling!

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    David favorited and reviewed London Calling

    One of my top 10 albums, a must!

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    cierra_rae liked and reviewed London Calling

    Awesome unforgettable album. One of my favorites ever

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    dRew's (ID) liked and reviewed London Calling

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    E Jairo favorited and reviewed London Calling

    Best

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    Marianne Demets liked and reviewed London Calling

    just makes me think of Billy Elliot dancing

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    Bryan Kam liked and reviewed London Calling

    Testing my turntable with an old LP -- sounds incredible

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      Bryan Kam MY BABY DROVE UP IN A BRAND NEW CADILLAC

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