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London Calling
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Manufacturer: Sony
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Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 0074646388525
Format: Original recording reissued
Label: Sony
Manufacturer: Sony
Number Of Discs: 1
Publisher: Sony
Release Date: 2000-01-25
Studio: Sony
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Digitally remastered from the original production master tapes, this a reissue of the 1979 & third album by 'the only band that matters'. Features the original artwork and all 19 of the original tracks, including the hidden hit 'Train In Vain (Stand By Me)', their first U.S. single to chart (it reached #23 at the time). Also contains reproductions of the original LP sleeves, including the lyrics. 1999 release.
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Summary: The all time punk "classic"
Comment: London Calling should be in any music lovers collection. I hesitate to call it classic because it is so fresh after 20+ years that is seems inappropriate to tag it that way. Much the way that Sgt Pepper or Nevermind feels unique and current no matter when you encounter it 1970, 1994 or 2008
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Summary: Perfection in the punk genre and beyond
Comment: The song "London Calling" touched a nerve at the start of the 1980s. Like the Young Ones, 2000AD, and the impact of new wave was being felt. The haze of the seventies was gone. A new dawn of nihilism was upon us (attack commercial greed - Koka Kola) people were scared and we were taught in schools of nuclear holocausts (London Calling) but the beauty and naivety still remains in songs such as "Train in Vain". As strong as The Stones Exile on Main St (the great double album of several years earlier) but preaching to an audience who would rather die than associate themselves with such a 60s / 70s iconic group. This was the music of our generation and we embraced it will both arms. Nothing would be the same again, and The Clash had moved New Wave to the next step, a kind of wary respectability.
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Summary: Great Album
Comment: I was torn between 4 and 5 stars and would have done 4 1/2 if I knew how. I was probably a little bit harsher in my rating because of the record's reputation. It probably won't disappoint you, but I don't think it approaches the best album ever. It very likely has some great songs you've never heard, though, and some favorite ones familiar to you. It was ahead of its time with all the different styles melding together nicely, but there are some weak points in my opinion. But still better than 90% of other good albums out there, and better than 98% of all the crap you can get.
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Summary: Nothing else comes close
Comment: Not only is London Calling one of the best-written albums ever, it's one of the best-sounding albums as well. London Calling is an auditory delight, thanks in a large part due to Guy Stevens' impeccable production. The music is rich and mellifluous, with each song drifting through various genres and musical styles without ever becoming uneven or overwhelming. There are no weak tracks here, just great songs and greater songs. London Calling is a landmark rock album, and is essential for anyone who likes classic rock, punk, alternative, reggae, or great music in general.
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Summary: London is drowning...
Comment: London Calling took pun rock's "loud, fast, 'n' hard" aesthetic and turned it inside-out. From conception to execution, it's a blasphemous album. How else can you characterize a double LP full of stylistic variation, intelligent lyrics, raw musical skill, and concessions to mainstream accessibility that also happens to be a blindingly good punk record? Two years after the Sex Pistols, the game had already changed beyond recognition. Of course, the important thing about London Calling (or any album, for that matter) is the songs. Great albums are made out of great songs, and by that measure London Calling is pure gold. The first half plays like a greatest hits collection, full of such spastic classics as the title track, "Jimmy Jazz," "Spanish Bombs," "Lost In The Supermarket," and "Guns Of Brixton." Those first ten tracks see the Clash piling masterpiece on top of masterpiece, creating a series of flawless musical moments without so much as stopping for breath. The second half slows things down a bit, but the standard of quality is still generally high. "Train In Vain (Stand By Me)" and "Lover's Rock" see to that. Classic rock 'n' roll. Gotta have it.
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