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- Record Label: Sony
- Genre(s): Rock
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Positive: 12 out of 12
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Mixed: 0 out of 12
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Negative: 0 out of 12
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With the 25th anniversary edition of London Calling, Epic/Legacy has outdone itself.
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Rolling StoneA serious, ridiculously ambitious punk album. [14 Oct 2004, p.100]
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A quarter-century after its first release, London Calling is still the concentrate essence of The Clash's unparalleled fervor.
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Easily one of the best classic re-releases yet.
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Q MagazineWhat burns from the music is The Clash's defining characteristic: the fact that they were insatiable omnivores. [Oct 2004, p.136]
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FilterEveryone--yes, everyone--should buy this version of London Calling, because in this form, audio and video, it acts as a veritable design for living. [#12, p.96]
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BlenderThe demo versions... sound like an incompetent Clash cover band rehearsing in a sock.... If you're considering buying this glorious record for the first time, save 20 bucks and go for the basic version. [Oct 2004, p.136]
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Positive: 53 out of 57
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Mixed: 1 out of 57
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Negative: 3 out of 57
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Aug 20, 2018An album that shows that not only an external change is needed through music, but also an inside instropection is needed for a real change to be made.
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Oct 19, 2010I dare to say that this is THE best album of all time. Absolutely flawless. This should be seen as the benchmark of a good album. All hail The Clash.
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BryanSJan 9, 2007One of the best rock albums of all time. It also demonstrated how punk could deliver very powerful and meaningful messages.
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DonnyDon'tSep 29, 2004
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Oct 23, 2014
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DanCSep 23, 2004In my top 10 of all time albums. The demos and DVD are great too.
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Dec 9, 2013Suckest guitar sounds... Stupidest performers... London calling is an absolute dumbed down of the 70s decade..........................................
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