45 rpm: The Singles, 1980–1982
The Jam · 2001
75 min · 22 tracks · new wave · punk · mod revival
A frenetic blend of punk energy and mod revivalist spirit, capturing the zeitgeist of early '80s Britain.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- quick bursts of energetic anthems
- nostalgic reflections on youth
- for sing-along moments
- dynamic shifts in pacing
- ideal for upbeat gatherings
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer slow, contemplative tracks
- dislike varied song lengths
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2001, '45 rpm: The Singles, 1980–1982' compiles The Jam's most impactful tracks from their formative years, encapsulating their evolution as a band. By this time, the group had disbanded in 1982 after achieving significant acclaim, making this collection a retrospective look at their career peak.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Clash· The Specials· Buzzcocks
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Going Underground 2:55
- 2 Dreams of Children 3:06
- 3 Away from the Numbers 3:44
- 4 The Modern World 2:32
Disc 2
- 1 Start! 2:18
- 2 Liza Radley 2:35
Disc 3
- 1 That’s Entertainment 3:34
- 2 Down in the Tube Station at Midnight 4:30
Disc 4
- 1 Funeral Pyre 3:29
- 2 Disguises 3:18
Disc 5
- 1 Absolute Beginners 2:51
- 2 Tales from the Riverbank 3:35
Disc 6
- 1 Town Called Malice 2:55
- 2 Precious 3:34
Disc 7
- 1 Just Who Is the 5 O’Clock Hero? 2:15
- 2 The Great Depression 2:51
Disc 8
- 1 The Bitterest Pill (I Ever Had to Swallow) 3:36
- 2 Pity Poor Alfie / Fever 4:41
Disc 9
- 1 Beat Surrender 3:25
- 2 Shopping 3:21
- 3 Move on Up 3:53
- 4 Stoned Out of My Mind / War 6:04
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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