Top Bands, Top Albums - The Jam

[Frau_Blucher]

You choice and your comments as to why?

If there's more than 8 albums, I've chosen the first 8. I'll compile all the results for all the bands in one place.

[i_like_lectric_motors]

There are way too many of these to post comments in every one. I pick none of the above.

[rotator]

Sound Affects is in my top 5 ALBUMS of all time.....flawless. Top 5 album cover too....Too bad Paul Weller is such a bitch.

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[rotator]

not alot of Jam fans around huh?

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[Frau_Blucher]

[quote][i]Originally posted by rotator[/i]
<br>not alot of Jam fans around huh?
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No, I've always noticed this. Ditto for most of the 70s bands. I think a lot of people think New Wave started with MTV when in fact it was probably the beginning of the end.

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[rotator]

Well - the Jam were one of the few bands to go out whilst on top...your right though ---everything started changing round 1983......really, for the worst.

[randy]

Wow--Im in the minority. Love The Gift!![:D]

[i_like_lectric_motors]

[quote][i]Originally posted by Blir[/i]
<br>[quote][i]Originally posted by rotator[/i]
<br>not alot of Jam fans around huh?
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No, I've always noticed this. Ditto for most of the 70s bands. I think a lot of people think New Wave started with MTV when in fact it was probably the beginning of the end.

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I can't speak for anyone else, but I loved most of the late 70's stuff and agree that it was FAR better than the post MTV crap .... Just not The Jam, though I will confess that I only bought Setting Sons and never really investigated them further. I'll also admit that I haven't listened to it in many years so maybe I haven't given them a fair shake. In fact, if you remember the "you know you should like them, but you don't" threads, I always listed The Jam as my answer. So ..... since I know I "should" like them, how about some recommendations on where to start? Rotator? Blir? Anyone?

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[Frau_Blucher]

[quote][i]Originally posted by i_like_lectric_motors[/i]
<br>So ..... since I know I "should" like them, how about some recommendations on where to start? Rotator? Blir? Anyone?
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The "Direction, Reaction, Creation" 5-CD box set! [8D]

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[rotator]

[quote][i]Originally posted by i_like_lectric_motors[/i]
how about some recommendations on where to start? Rotator? Blir? Anyone?

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The Jam "Compact Snap" is the perfect place to start...It's a little obvious, but something you may be able to find a little cheaper at a used cd store

....or just go steal it.

[Frau_Blucher]

[quote][i]Originally posted by rotator[/i]
<br>The Jam "Compact Snap" is the perfect place to start...
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Oh alright, agreed! Just avoid the original 1-CD "Compact" version which excludes several tracks found on my 2-LP vinyl. There's a more recent 2-CD Snap! that restores those essential tracks:

Away from the Numbers (criminal!)
Billy Hunt
English Rose
Mr. Clean
The Butterfly Collector
Thick as Theives
Man in the Corner Shop (a heinous offense!)
Tales from the Riverbank

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[i_like_lectric_motors]

Thanks guys - I'll give it a shot. [8D]

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English poet, critic, journalist, philosopher

[bpdp3]

The Jam are one of my favorites. They weren't a real "fun" band so maybe that's why alot of people over-look them??

I went with Setting Sons, and 'All Mod Cons' would be a close 2nd. Why Sons? Of course Eton Rifles, but also Saturday's Kids and Strange Town. These are great songs!!!

It took me forever to pick up a copy of the Gift - - for some reason I'd written them off at that point. Then I heard "Ghosts" and fell in love with Weller all over again.

I agree that "Snap" is an excellent starting point.

[rotator]

[quote][i]Originally posted by Blir[/i]

Oh alright, agreed! Just avoid the original 1-CD "Compact" version which excludes several tracks found on my 2-LP vinyl.
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Everyone who is into New Wave/Punk/Mod etc. really SHOULD have a turntable....I know to some of the younger set it seems a little antiquated --but I promise you, the joy you will receive from playing records will be worth it. and case in point, like Blir said above....you can find the 2 LP Compact Snap for half the price of the CD.....Having a turntable leaves you with more options in my opinion.....

[profpike]

I know that their "punkier" stuff is revered by all-including moi-but the gift gives us a great glimpse of what paul weller considered to be soul music-even if it is their swan song.