English rock band formed in Woking, Surrey; core members included Paul Weller, Bruce Foxton and Rick Buckler. Active primarily 1972–1982.

The Jam blended mod, punk and power-pop influences. Key albums noted in reviews and public sources include In the City (1977), All Mod Cons (1978), Setting Sons (1979), Sound Affects (1980) and The Gift (1982). Paul Weller later formed The Style Council after The Jam disbanded in 1982.

DeBaser reviews praise The Jam's songwriting, Paul Weller's lyrical voice and the band's mod-punk blend. Sound Affects, All Mod Cons and That’s Entertainment are frequently highlighted. The reviews trace their evolution toward R&B/funk influences on The Gift. Overall reception in these reviews is celebratory and analytical.

For:Fans of British punk, mod revival, power pop and socially conscious songwriting

 For me, one of the most beautiful, poetically profound, sincere, and moving lyrics in the entire history of contemporary Rock and Pop.

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 This album so lacquered and modernist has only the clothing of the revival fashion, made of vintage white shirts with wide-collar Burberry’s, silk ties Resikeio, three-button Bill Blass jackets, six-button double-breasted Christian Dior suits, and perforated leather lace-up shoes Allen-Admonds.

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 Starting with the splendid "Town Called Malice," a leading single alongside the B-side "Precious."

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