london calling

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. 180 gram audiophile vinyl Printed innersleeves 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