The Clash
1979
Tracks
1. London Calling
2. Brand New Cadillac
3. Jimmy Jazz
4. Hateful
5. Rudie Can't Fail
6. Spanish Bombs
7. Right Profile
8. Lost In The Supermarket
9. Clampdown
10. Guns Of Brixton
11. Wrong 'em Boyo
12. Koka Kola
13. The Card Cheat
14. Lover's Rock
15. Four Horsemen
16. I'm Not Down
17. Revolution Rock
18. Train In Vain
Two five stars albums in a row? This might be unprecedented. Hopefully we can keep the streak going with Japan tomorrow. We have Neil Young and Elvis Costello coming up soon as well so I am optimistic.
Where to begin with one of the most famous albums of all time? I think we have all heard "London Calling" which is a great song, despite the fact that some might find it overplayed. I didn't know what to expect with the other tracks, but there is truly not a bad song on this album. It's smart too; as the songs cover a wide range of topics including unemployment, drug use, and, of course, how hard it is to adult. It does have punk roots, after all.
Really, what am I going to say about this album that hasn't been said before? There is so much talent behind this that it is almost overwhelming. Definitely something everyone should listen to before they die.
RATING: 5/5
I only knew London Calling, too - btw I don't think this kind of songs can be overplayed, I always get excited when I hear it - but all the other song are superb. Spanish Bombs especially has hit home - no pun intended - in so many ways.
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