{"product_id":"iconic-albums-the-clash-richard-ward-9798298547833","title":"Iconic Albums - The Clash - London Calling","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"The Clash's \u003ci\u003eLondon Calling\u003c\/i\u003e wasn't just an album - it was a revolution.\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReleased in December 1979, \u003ci\u003eLondon Calling\u003c\/i\u003e transformed The Clash from punk agitators into one of the most important bands of the 20th century. With its fearless mix of punk, reggae, ska, rockabilly, and R\u0026amp;B, it broke every rule in the book and redefined what a rock album could be.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eIconic Albums - The Clash - London Calling\u003c\/i\u003e, Richard Ward takes you deep into the making, meaning, and legacy of this landmark double LP. Across \u003cb\u003e35 chapters\u003c\/b\u003e, discover how the album was born from Britain's economic crisis, street unrest, and the band's hunger to evolve. Each song is explored in detail, from the apocalyptic anthem \u003ci\u003eLondon Calling\u003c\/i\u003e to the hidden hit \u003ci\u003eTrain in Vain\u003c\/i\u003e, revealing the stories, inspirations, and lasting impact behind the music.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInside you'll find: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe cultural and political backdrop of late-1970s Britain that shaped the album.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe role of producer Guy Stevens and the legendary Wessex Studios sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eTrack-by-track deep dives into every song, including \u003ci\u003eSpanish Bombs\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eClampdown\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Guns of Brixton\u003c\/i\u003e, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe critical reception then and now - how the album grew from a triumph into one of the greatest records of all time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eLondon Calling\u003c\/i\u003e's influence on future generations of artists, from U2 to Green Day.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a lifelong Clash fan or discovering the album for the first time, this book reveals why \u003ci\u003eLondon Calling\u003c\/i\u003e still matters - as a cultural warning siren, a celebration of musical diversity, and a masterpiece that continues to inspire new listeners worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect for fans of classic rock, punk history, and anyone who believes music can change the world.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Richard Ward\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798298547833\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/17\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 104\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.33lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.22d","brand":"Richard Ward","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47931094532351,"sku":"9798298547833","price":17.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_d3d707e0-f3f0-4a96-a793-5036b3bfed47.jpg?v=1766346411","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/iconic-albums-the-clash-richard-ward-9798298547833","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}