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London Calling

The ClashDecember 14, 1979

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With London Calling, their third album in as many years, the Clash broke out of the U.K. punk ghetto to take on the rest of the world. More than just a clarion call from the band to their ranks, the album revealed a level of musicianship and vision that set The Clash apart from their peers. It hinted at the group's broader influences and future explorations, proving that punk rock could grow to encompass all manner of music, from dub reggae to rockabilly. This record earned them the tag "the only band that matters." The world was listening, and in the years to come, an army of bands would answer The Clash's call.

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	Songs		Popularity
1	London Calling (Remastered)	3:20
2	Brand New Cadillac	2:08
3	Jimmy Jazz	3:54
4	Hateful	2:43
5	Rudie Can't Fail	3:28
6	Spanish Bombs	3:18
7	The Right Profile	3:54
8	Lost in the Supermarket	3:46
9	Clampdown	3:49
10	The Guns of Brixton	3:12
11	Wrong 'Em Boyo	3:11
12	Death or Glory	3:55
13	Koka Kola	1:47
14	The Card Cheat	3:49
15	Lover's Rock	4:03
16	Four Horsemen	2:55
17	I'm Not Down	3:06
18	Revolution Rock	5:33
19	Train in Vain (Remastered)	3:14

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Genres

Alternative/Indie

Total length

1:04:58

Tracks

19

Released

September 6, 2013

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℗ 2013 Sony Music Entertainment UK Limited

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MP3

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