The Clash: can they still rock the casbah?

Brit punks The Clash are to re-release their seminal album London’s Calling this Christmas.

Originally released in 1979, the album laid down the foundations for rebellious British punk music with a strong socio-political message. And damn, it was catchy as hell. The double-disc opus wasn’t just about punk though, it also had reggae, jazz and dubstep (before it was ‘invented’) undertones, that created a consistently interesting and vital sound.

The re-release will contain new and bonus material, but details haven’t been announced yet.

Here’s a little reminder of just how good Great Britain had it:

The Clash – ‘Guns Of Brixton’

London’s Calling will be released on 14th December via Columbia