Train In Vain [Hidden Track] (track)
by The Clash
Year: 1979
From the album London Calling (track #19)
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Train In Vain [Hidden Track] appears on the following album(s) by The Clash:
- London Calling (track #19) (this album) (1979)
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| ! | 10/11/2026 21:42 | wizardalien | 10,398 | 59/100 |
| ! | 07/16/2026 14:20 | ChrisM75633 | 121 | 67/100 |
| ! | 07/09/2026 07:08 | Siromynian | 20,339 | 71/100 |
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Mother Nature's Son TOP 100 COMMENTER 11/16/2013 12:48 | #92814
Haha! Never thought of it as gospel punk, but a great way to put it. The most festive track on an already quite festive album!
Jasonconfused TOP 100 COMMENTER 12/24/2012 23:14 | #58841
Love it. I feel like I'm a member at the Church of Clash. This is gospel punk music.
Likely my favourite track on the album. Heck, it is one of my favourite songs. It is just so deliciously catchy with just enough of the Clash's punk roots to keep it fresh. Truly, an amazing song.
Romanelli TOP 100 COMMENTER 06/11/2012 17:28 | #44250
It's a good song...but I wouldn't call it one of their best.
Just a fantastic song
