Monday, March 12, 2012

Classics: Train in Vain


Original video located here. Accessed 12th March 2012

Song title: Train in Vain

Artist: The Clash

Year: 1979

Why I like this song:

Recently I've been listening to the Clash's London Calling.

Albums don't come more intimidating than this. One of the greatest albums ever made. An inspiration to countless bands. An album that rewrote the pop music rulebook. Proof that punk could shake off accusations of being a fad and could do something more. 

Indeed, through listening to London Calling I can see it's DNA in it's successors (Green Day and the Manic Street Preachers). There's a lot of material to be sure to get through but it's the last (secret?) song that is a standout. True I already knew of it but still.... 

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