THE JAM - THIS IS THE MODERN WORLD LP - BEAUT & SCARCE
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I OFFER FOR YOUR LISTENING PLEASURE THIS SCARCE NZ ALBUM OF
THE JAM
THIS IS THE MODERN WORLD
The Jam were the most popular band to emerge from the initial wave of British punk rock in 1977; along with The Sex Pistols, The Clash, and The Buzzcocks, The Jam had the most impact on pop music. While they could barely get noticed in America, the trio became genuine superstars in Britain, with an impressive string of Top Ten singles in the late '70s and early '80s. The Jam could never have a hit in America because they were thoroughly and defiantly British. Under the direction of guitarist/vocalist/songwriter Paul Weller, the trio spearheaded a revival of mid-'60s mod groups, in the style of The Who and The Small Faces. Like the mod bands, the group dressed stylishly, worshipped American R&B, and played it loud and rough. By the time of the group's third album, Weller's songwriting had grown substantially, as he was beginning to write social commentaries and pop songs in the vein of The Kinks. Both his political songs and his romantic songs were steeped in British culture, filled with references and slang in the lyrics, as well as musical allusions. Furthermore, as the Jam grew more popular and musically accessible, Weller became more insistent and stubborn about his beliefs, supporting leftist causes and adhering to the pop aesthetics of '60s British rock without ever succumbing to hippie values. Paradoxically, that meant even when their music became more pop than punk, they never abandoned the punk values - if anything, Weller stuck to the strident independent ethics of 1977 more than any other punk band just by simply refusing to change.
Weller formed the Jam with drummer Rick Buckler, bassist Bruce Foxton, and guitarist Steve Brookes while they were still in school in 1975; Brookes quickly left the band and they remained a trio for the rest of their career. For the next year, the band played gigs around London, building a local following. In February 1977, the group signed a record contract with Polydor Records; two months later, they released their debut single, "In the City," which reached the U.K. Top 40. The following month, the group released their debut album, also called In the City. Recorded in just 11 days, the album featured a combinations of R&B covers and Weller originals, all of which sounded a bit like faster, more ragged versions of The Who's early records. Their second single, "All Around the World," nearly broke into the British Top Ten and the group embarked on a successful British tour. During the summer of 1977, they recorded their second album, This is the Modern World, which was released toward the end of the year. "The Modern World" made it into the Top 40 in November, just as the Jam were beginning their first American tour. Although it was brief, the tour was not successful, leaving bitter memories of the U.S. in the minds of the band. The Modern World peaked in the British charts at number 22.
A NZ ISSUE ON POLYDOR LABEL RELEASED BY PHONOGRAM IN 1977 - 2383 475
THE UNLAMINATED SLEEVE LOOKS REALLY LOVELY. THE OPENING EDGE, THE SEAMS AND THE SPINE ARE CLEAN AND SHARP. THERE ARE FIVE VERY LIGHT CREASES IN THE SPINE AND THERE IS A LITTLE VERY LIGHT RING WEAR.
THE SHINY VINYL IS BEAUTIFUL - ALMOST LIKE NEW - ONE OR TWO VERY LIGHT MARKS
PLAYS LIKE IT LOOKS - BEAUTIFUL - LOUD AND CLEAR.
THE LABELS ARE GREAT TOO - SOME SPINDLE MARKS ON SIDE 1 - NO WRITING - NO STICKERS.
THE PAPER INNER SLEEVE IS LIKE NEW.
TRACKS ARE:
THE MODERN WORLD == ALL AROUND THE WORLD == I NEED YOU == LONDON TRAFFIC == STANDARDS == LIFE FROM A WINDOW == IN THE MIDNIGHT HOUR == IN THE STREET TODAY == LONDON GIRL == HERE COMES THE WEEKEND == THE COMBINE == TONIGHT AT NOON == DON'T TELL THEM YOU'RE SANE.
VERY HARD TO FIND A COPY OF THIS SCARCE NZ ALBUM IN ANY CONDITION
THIS ONE HAS A REALLY LOVELY SLEEVE AND THE SHINY VINYL PLAYS BEAUTIFUL.
HAPPY BIDDING JAM FANS.
ALL RECORDS COME IN NEW DUST COVERS AND ARE SECURELY PACKED IN SPECIAL MAILERS WITH NEW BUBBLE WRAP TO PROVIDE EXTRA PROTECTION DURING TRANSIT.
I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ITEMS THAT ARE LOST OR DAMAGED IN THE POST
INSURANCE IS RECOMMENDED.
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