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Universal acclaim- based on 200 Ratings
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Positive: 180 out of 200
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Mixed: 4 out of 200
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Negative: 16 out of 200
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Nov 16, 2010
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Nov 18, 2013This album is just incredible. What's great is that The Card Cheat, not London Calling, is the best song. Each song is so unique that it feels like a different band could've written each one. It suits any mood and it shows just what kind of talent the Clash had. It is more than rock n' roll and is phenomenal. Everyone needs to listen to it.
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Oct 23, 2014
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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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DanCSep 23, 2004In my top 10 of all time albums. The demos and DVD are great too.
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MattApr 27, 2007The Perfect Album
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MurrayKOct 1, 2004THE best album of all time. Hands down!
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DocJDec 29, 2005The Clash were one of the best bands in their era. This is a must have for any rock fan.
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RobW.Nov 24, 2004Richard S- in future could you at least throw off the average for a really crap album...like the new used or simple plan CD's. This album is probably one of the greatest albums of all time. Today's so called punk bands should listen to it, then quit the music business in shame.
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EoinGOct 8, 2004Good album but overated. There are a few very skippble tracks on this (e.g "Lost in the Supermarket"), and this album would have been much better condensed to about 12 or 13 of the best songs.
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DouglasCOct 2, 2004One of the best rock and roll albums of all times....
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MusicMavenOct 11, 2004Absolutely a must-buy. Buy it now. Now.
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[Anonymous]Oct 14, 2005Just listening to this recently, and I was amazed at the timeless greatness of this album. Through the dredge of shit that we have to put up with that is labelled at the heirs to the clash, such as babyshambles and the like, this album, although 25 years old, still sounds more modern than anything else being pushed by nme
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PedroJan 19, 2007This album IS Rock'n'Roll. Listen to it, love it and live it.
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randysNov 4, 2004When I first saw these guys on SNL in '79, my so-called life suddenly snapped into focus. Whether singing about discontent across the pond or thrashing our beloved Ray-gun, everything they said hit home. Very little has changed in 25 years, and this album will resonate for many more decades.
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FarterNov 29, 2004Bunch of jerks 'round here.
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Sep 28, 2011One of the best Rock records I have ever heard. Not just influential in punk rock, but for rock music in general. From the swooning (my favorite) 'Lost in the Supermarket', to the gangster ridden rap of 'The Guns of Brixton.' It's an album that builds from one song to another, making it feel neither dull or repetitive.
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Apr 4, 2015I was in college when this album came out. It's hard to put in historical perspective, but this album changed music for the next couple decades. The scope of it is truly astounding. I would put this in my "top 10" all time best rock albums list. As an added, bonus, they were one of the best live bands ever. (I saw them 5 times.) Those were the days...
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knutSep 23, 2004best album ever
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johnpOct 2, 2004best album of all time
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GarryDec 8, 2004
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shaftelMrJan 3, 2007Greatest rock album ever.
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dinamozMar 2, 2007one of best albums of all time....very goood
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EwanKSep 24, 2004I think this one is maybe the best cd in the last 30 years. Better than any Sex Pistols album. If you don't have it, don't hesitate
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BenSep 29, 2004I'm gonna be boring and give this a 10 as well. A life lived without hearing London Calling is a life all the poorer. On the Vanilla Tapes CD, check out the raucous instrumental version of 'Hateful' and the song 'Heart and Mind' - with a bit more work, that would have been a classic.
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michaelkMay 1, 2005this album changed my attitude towards music...a big turning point for me. the clash at their peak. it still sounds great but for it's time it was a sensation, especially coming from a musically underrated "punk band"
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mars88Apr 26, 2006pretty awesome. there debut was more hard rocking then this one tho.
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JordanTJan 15, 2007Basically the best album ever.
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LawrencePSep 26, 2004The best LP of the 70's and 80's. Anything less than a 10 rating would be a major crime.
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DonnyDon'tSep 29, 2004
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AntonioRDec 3, 2006Classic Album
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AdamT.Nov 4, 2007It's perfection is beyond question
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Sep 19, 2010Each listening brings a new pleasure,every song is a sing along. Some of the lines are unforgettable such as ,"he who ..... nuns will later join the church". Just an awesome album for it's time and forever!
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LouiseS.Aug 25, 2007This album changed my life!
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AlanRNov 20, 2004What they said...
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JohnBNov 12, 2004I can't possibly fathom anyone not liking this album. Every single one of the 19 tracks are great. Exceptional ones: London Calling Jimmy Jazz Rudie Can't Fail The Right Profile Clampdown The Guns of Brixton The Card Cheat Revolution Rock Train in Vain buy this album now. you will not regret it.
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TonyONov 21, 2004
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RichardSNov 2, 2004Just decided to throw off the average because I was bored.
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Aug 24, 2010
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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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ErlingOOct 1, 2004One of the greatest lps of all times. Should be in all collections.
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Oct 28, 2010
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Apr 25, 2012
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Apr 23, 2011Believe the hype, it really is one of the best albums of all time. This needs to be at least 150 characters long, but to be honest there isn't much else to say.
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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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May 12, 2011the 2 people who gave this album a bad review have no taste in music. and yes i hope you do read this because are how the hell are you not gonna like this album. i loved this album. now the people who gave it 7 or 8 i respect that. at least your on point. this album is a classic.
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Aug 8, 2011One of best albums ever , has 1 or 2 worse songs but overall is brilliant. The Clash made their best , London Calling is ALMOST a masterpiece :) The title song is the best song on it :)
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Jun 25, 2012this is a very good album. in my top ten,the clash are one of he most influential bands of all time and london calling is there best body of work. it would have been even better if they cut 4 or 5 tracks but still amazing
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Jul 30, 2017
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Jan 26, 2013The Clash are one of thee most brilliant bands to have existed, if not the greatest. Taking all sorts of genres and molding them into a perfect, flowing masterpiece. Every single song from London Calling to Train In Vain is perfection. Not one song should have been cut. It's The Clash at their best. It's music at it's best. It's the CLASH.
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Nov 5, 2020A near perfect record with great punk tunes that seem like great pop by today’s standards. Their lyrics remain as biting as ever and their music as propulsive and fun.
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Aug 24, 2016
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Oct 9, 2014
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Apr 15, 2021Another deeply nostalgic album from my childhood that, like Sgt. Pepper, is so ingrained into the English culture that it feels like a part of you.
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Apr 16, 2018
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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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Jul 13, 2020Как бы я не любил Combat Rock, это лучший альбом The Clash и один из лучших альбомов, что я слышал в своей жизни.
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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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Rolling StoneA serious, ridiculously ambitious punk album. [14 Oct 2004, p.100]
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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]