London Calling is the 3rd album by English punkrockers The Clash and was released on December 14th 1979. The album represented a change in The Clash's musical style and featured more diverse elements; Ska, Pop, Soul, Rockabilly and Reggae influences were more audible than on their previous albums. The cover is clearly a tribute to Elvis Presley's selftitled album sleeve, whereas the album's subject matters vary from unemployment, racial conflict, drug use and the responsibilities of adulthood. Recordings took only a couple of weeks time and most songs were cut in 2 or 3 takes. The album received unanimously positive reviews and was ranked high in quite some All Time Greatest Albums listings (number 8 on Rolling Stone's list, number 4 on Q Magazine's list). London Calling was a top 10 album in the UK, and its title track was a top 20 single. In 2007, it was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, for being a collection of recordings of lasting qualitative or historical significance. Newly remastered by The Clash from original tapes to audiophile quality. SIDE A 1. LONDON CALLING 2. BRAND NEW CADILLAC 3. JIMMY JAZZ 4. HATEFUL 5. RUDIE CAN'T FAIL SIDE B 1. SPANISH BOMBS 2. THE RIGHT PROFILE 3. LOST IN THE SUPERMARKET 4. CLAMPDOWN 5. THE GUNS OF BRIXTON SIDE C 1. WRONG 'EM BOYO 2. DEATH OR GLORY 3. KOKA KOLA 4. THE CARD CHEAT SIDE D 1. LOVER'S ROCK 2. FOUR HORSEMEN 3. I'M NOT DOWN 4. REVOLUTION ROCK 5. TRAIN IN VAIN
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