London Calling Pop Released in 1989

Released in 1989

and raw emotion

The album represents a year of growth and experimentation

West hilariously reflects upon his predicament over a sped-up Chaka Khan sample

IAN SWEET prove that there is no one absolute

London Calling Pop Released in 1989Before, the Clash had experimented with reggae, but that was no preparation for the dizzying array of styles on London Calling. There's punk and reggae, but there's also rockabilly, ska, New Orleans R&B, pop, lounge jazz, and hard rock, and while the record isn't tied together by a specific theme, its eclecticism and anthemic punk function as a rallying call. London Calling blends political themes with powerful rock energy, delivering a bold statement