The Clash's canon is peculiar in the fact that it doesn't particularly represent, critically, what you'd expect from 'one of the best bands of all time.' Conventionally, when that title is fitted to a band, you tend to see a relatively flawless catalogue, bequeathed with titles and accolades from critics and fans alike. What makes The Clash still so interesting is that much of their work is still contested to this day - the band produced six records - the material ranging from punk to reggae to even white rap and forays into dub. And while it is generally considered that the band's first effort
The Clash is up their with the great punk efforts (and works of the 70s), it is the band's 1979 offering of
London Calling that chronicles the most attention and praise.
