Best Ever Albums

Re: London Calling

CellarDoor — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 09:19:50 GMT

Author: CellarDoor

Posted: 06/16/2010 13:19

Applerill wrote:

Yep, you're right. London Calling's so good, even my mom likes it! :O

My mum likes it too, and she's more The Carpenters type !

Re: London Calling

Applerill — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 08:54:35 GMT

Author: Applerill

Posted: 06/16/2010 12:54

Yep, you're right. London Calling's so good, even my mom likes it! :O

Re: London Calling

chrisdread — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 08:45:14 GMT

Author: chrisdread

Posted: 06/16/2010 12:45

After 30+ years London Calling retains a vitality and power that is hard to match. I have owned the album since it came out and have never tired of listening to it. There isn't a bad track on it and it continues to amuse, entertain and provoke into its 4th decade. It is the work of a band, and particularly of a song-writer, at their peak and shows a maturity that few others from the Punk era achieved (Paul Weller being the notable exception). It has been in my top 10 albums since 1980 and I suspect will continue there until I'm old and grey!

Re: London Calling

pawelzietek — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 10:58:56 GMT

Author: pawelzietek

Posted: 12/27/2008 15:58

truly brilliant album... and I loved the way how they used the title track in Billy Elliot...
and it isn't punk as mentioned...

Re: London Calling

teodor_matz — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 18:28:46 GMT

Author: teodor_matz

Posted: 12/22/2008 23:28

I remmember when i was like seven years old and my dad played some records for me, and the only one i really liked was London Calling....

Re: London Calling

joannajewsom — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 18:25:22 GMT

Author: joannajewsom

Posted: 12/22/2008 23:25

It's funny that you made this post when I just listened to this for the umpteenth time a few hours earlier. In fact, I've been listening to this album more and more of late. Even with all the new music I've been getting into, I find myself in the mood to revisit 'London Calling' a lot. The musicianship is amazing- probably my favorite aspect of the album. The spirit of punk is there, but it's so much more than just a punk album (not that 'just punk' is a bad thing). I really love the energy. For me, it's such a fun record. I think that sometimes the deep, emotional quality that you mention sometimes gets overlooked because they sound like they are having so much fun. 'Lost in the Supermarket', for example, is a really profound statement on life in a capitalist/consumerist society, and it's also just a really catchy song. Anyway, a great album, and it's slowly making its way into my top 10, maybe even top 5.

Re: London Calling

JohnnyRocketFingers — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 16:15:31 GMT

Author: JohnnyRocketFingers

Posted: 12/22/2008 21:15

This album never gets old. It's so deep and truly touches your emotions. As brilliant as Beefheart is, his songs will never be as emotional as those of Strummer and Jones. I don't know how such brilliant can be composed by just two people and in such a short time. London Calling is a combination of beautiful lyrics, strong emotions, brilliant musicanship, multi-layered songs that are pure genius, and political songs that are on beyond even dylan's protest songs

Re: London Calling

obsoleteshock — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 22:37:34 GMT

Author: obsoleteshock

Posted: 10/14/2008 02:37

I just discovered London Calling a few weeks ago and it is EASILY my #1 album, and I don't see that ever changing.

Re: London Calling

JohnnyRocketFingers — Wed, 1 Oct 2008 19:57:19 GMT

Author: JohnnyRocketFingers

Posted: 10/01/2008 23:57

I agree maxxy. And Nocode, the vanilla tapes are great.

Re: London Calling

maxxy — Wed, 1 Oct 2008 19:51:27 GMT

Author: maxxy

Posted: 10/01/2008 23:51

haha good point. I don't care one bit though. I think that, because it's less punk and more everything else, it makes it all that much better in this case.

Re: London Calling

NoCode0680 — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 12:30:12 GMT

Author: NoCode0680

Posted: 09/29/2008 16:30

The most "punk" thing about London Calling is the cover. You see that and you think it's going to be some hardcore stuff.

By the way has anybody ever listened to the Vanilla Tapes? A friend of mine burned me a copy, but I haven't gotten around to listening to it. I've had it for months now.

Re: London Calling

JohnnyRocketFingers — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 17:05:19 GMT

Author: JohnnyRocketFingers

Posted: 09/28/2008 21:05

Good points Elston and Mr. music. i respect your opinion and I too love Double nickels on the dime and zen arcade. I also agree with you Mr. Music that london calling is barely a punk album.

Re: London Calling

Mr.Music — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 14:35:12 GMT

Author: Mr.Music

Posted: 09/28/2008 18:35

The Clash generaly has influenced more then London Calling personaly. The album shows how talented the punk band really was, covering so many styles. But i have to agree with Elston this aint the best punk album(is it even a punk album?). The best album? No. The best rock album? No.
The most loved album? Yes. The most charming album? Yes. The most honest? Yes. Its an album u love to the rest of your life, i bought a copy when i was 16, it was the first album i really wanted.

Re: London Calling

Elston — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 13:19:24 GMT

Author: Elston

Posted: 09/28/2008 17:19

In my humble opinion Zen Arcade and Double Nickels on the Dime are both superior punk rock albums

Re: London Calling

NoCode0680 — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 12:54:11 GMT

Author: NoCode0680

Posted: 09/28/2008 16:54

I love London Calling, however it failed to make my list, but perhaps it should be on there. I listen to Rudy Can't Fail at least once a day.

Re: London Calling

Elston — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 11:31:12 GMT

Author: Elston

Posted: 09/27/2008 15:31

London Calling is a musically diverse and lyrically charming masterpiece. Without a doubt the album is in my top 50. Personally, I think there are better albums out there, but I completely understand and respect that it's at the top of some people's lists.

Re: London Calling

Neo LSD User — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 09:33:37 GMT

Author: Neo LSD User

Posted: 09/27/2008 13:33

I agree, london calling is a masterpiece. To me also it is the best album ever.

London Calling

JohnnyRocketFingers — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 18:41:29 GMT

Author: JohnnyRocketFingers

Posted: 09/22/2008 22:41

To me it is the best album ever but obviously not everyone will agree. It covers so many genres and not only mixed things people thought unmixable but did it wonderfully. Every album following london calling has been influenced by it. Its up there with VU and nico, Funhouse, and Revolver.