The Sound of the Jam
The Jam · 2002
79 min · 26 tracks · new wave · punk · mod revival
A vibrant collection of anthemic mod revival tracks infused with punk energy and sharp social commentary.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- anthems for spirited gatherings
- quick bursts of energetic fun
- dynamic peaks and valleys
- sharp social commentary reflections
- nostalgic vibes with modern twists
Maybe skip if you want
- slow, drawn-out listening experiences
- long, introspective sessions
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2002, 'The Sound of the Jam' serves as a retrospective compilation highlighting The Jam's influential career from their debut in 1977 to their split in 1982. At this point, the band had firmly established themselves as key figures in the punk and new wave scenes, influencing countless artists while crafting a legacy of incisive songwriting.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Clash· The Specials· Buzzcocks
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 In the City 2:20
- 2 Away From the Numbers 4:03
- 3 The Modern World 2:31
- 4 David Watts 2:56
- 5 Down in the Tube Station at Midnight 4:01
- 6 It’s Too Bad 2:37
- 7 To Be Someone 2:30
- 8 Mr. Clean 3:29
- 9 English Rose 2:51
- 10 The Butterfly Collector 3:09
- 11 The Eton Rifles 3:59
- 12 Private Hell 3:51
- 13 Thick as Thieves 3:40
- 14 Smithers‐Jones 3:00
- 15 Saturdays Kids 2:53
- 16 Going Underground 2:56
- 17 Start! 2:31
- 18 Liza Radley 2:32
- 19 Pretty Green 2:37
- 20 Boy About Town 1:59
- 21 That’s Entertainment 3:36
- 22 Tales From the Riverbank 3:26
- 23 Town Called Malice 2:54
- 24 Ghosts 2:11
- 25 Carnation 3:28
- 26 Beat Surrender 3:25
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
Sync your library
Everything you track here works immediately — no account needed. Create one when you want to sync across devices.