A definitive best-of album that condenses the charm of The Jam, a symbol of the mod revival.
This best-of album features the Jam's key tracks, representing UK rock from the late 1970s to the early 1980s. It's an important collection that accurately showcases the band's appeal, combining the impulses of punk with the essence of mods.
This best-of album showcases Paul Weller's sharp songwriting and the band's distinctive, cutting-edge ensemble. Their individuality, combining the aggressive energy of punk with the intellectual sensibility of mods, is clearly evident in every song. The tracklist clearly explains why "Going Underground" and "A Town Called Malice" reached number one in the UK charts and resonated so strongly with British society at the time. Their ability to condense sharp messages into short songs shines through, making this an ideal introduction to the band's history.
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21 TRACKS:
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1)
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In The City
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2)
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All Around The World
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3)
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The Modern World
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4)
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News Of The World
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5)
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David Watts
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6)
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A Bomb In Wardour Street
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7)
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Down In The Tube Station At Midnight
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8)
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Strange Town
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9)
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When You're Young
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10)
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Smithers - Jones
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11)
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The Eton Rifles
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12)
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Going Underground
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13)
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Dreams Of Children
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14)
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That's Entertainment
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15)
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Start!
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16)
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Funeral Pyre
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17)
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Absolute Beginners
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18)
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Town Called Malice
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19)
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Precious
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20)
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The Bitterest Pill (I Ever Had To Swallow)
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21)
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Beat Surrender
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Guitar, Vocals - Paul Weller
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Written-By - Paul Weller
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Drums - Rick Buckler
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Bass, Vocals - Bruce Foxton
