Name: The Gift
Brand: The Jam

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

3745914

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Discogs ID

[r5594350]

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Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2012-01-02

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Universal

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

0602537459148

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1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

The Jam

Genre GB

Classic

Label GB

The Jam were an English punk rock band formed in Woking, Surrey in 1972. Comprising of Paul Weller on vocals and guitar, Bruce Foxton on bass guitar, and Rick Buckler on drums, they achieved widespread popularity during the late 1970s and early 1980s with their catchy tunes and socially conscious lyrics.
Known for their energetic live performances and distinctive mod style, The Jam became one of the most influential bands of the British punk movement. Their music blended elements of punk, new wave, and mod revival to create a unique sound that resonated with audiences across the UK.
With hits like "Town Called Malice," "Going Underground," and "That's Entertainment," The Jam left a lasting impact on the music industry. Despite disbanding in 1982 after just six years together, their legacy continues to inspire generations of musicians today.

As their albums progressed, Weller began moving the band further away from straight punk and into more R&amp;B-flavoured territory. 

Here are the ultimate fruits of that transformation on their final album The Gift from 1982. along with the influence of Motown ("Town Called Malice"), this album also includes tasteful nods to disco ("Precious"), along with a more mod/punk call to their earlier days ("Just Who Is The Five O'Clock Hero"), an interesting instrumental track ("Circus") and catchy numbers like '"Happy Together" and "Ghosts". Further evidence of experimentation is evident on the dancey "Trans-Global Express'" and the use of steel drums on "Planner's Dream Gone Wrong".

The Gift

Music GB

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