Snap!
The Jam · 1983
92 min · 29 tracks · new wave · punk · mod revival
A vibrant fusion of punk energy and mod revival charm, encapsulating youthful disillusionment and social commentary.
Why this album works
The album reached number one on the UK Albums Chart, solidifying The Jam's status as one of the leading bands of the early '80s. Its critical acclaim and cultural relevance are underscored by tracks like 'That's Entertainment,' which remains a quintessential anthem reflecting working-class struggles in Britain.
- Best for
- youthful disillusionment and energy dynamic journey with varied pacing catchy anthems for sing-alongs
- Context
- Released on October 14, 1983, 'Snap!' is a compilation album capturing The Jam's career at its zenith. This collection follows their successful studio album 'The Gift' from 1982 and showcases the band's evolution from punk to a more refined pop sound while highlighting key singles before their split later that year.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Stranglers· The Damned· Billy Idol
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 In the City 2:18
- 2 Away From the Numbers 4:03
- 3 All Around the World 2:26
- 4 The Modern World 2:32
- 5 News of the World 3:28
- 6 Billy Hunt 3:02
- 7 English Rose 2:50
- 8 Mr. Clean 3:30
- 9 David Watts 2:55
- 10 ‘A’ Bomb in Wardour Street 2:34
- 11 Down in the Tube Station at Midnight 4:03
- 12 Strange Town 3:50
- 13 The Butterfly Collector 3:10
- 14 When You’re Young 3:13
- 15 Smithers‐Jones 2:59
- 16 Thick as Thieves 3:41
Disc 2
- 1 The Eton Rifles 3:28
- 2 Going Underground Standout 2:56
- 3 Dreams of Children 2:59
- 4 That’s Entertainment 3:18
- 5 Start! 2:18
- 6 Man in the Corner Shop 3:15
- 7 Funeral Pyre (Aug. 1983 remix) 3:27
- 8 Absolute Beginners 2:51
- 9 Tales From the Riverbank 3:35
- 10 Town Called Malice Standout 2:56
- 11 Precious 3:34
- 12 The Bitterest Pill (I Ever Had to Swallow) 3:36
- 13 Beat Surrender 3:22
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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