The Jam -In The City -Polydor LP Grooves.land/Playthek

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01. "Art School"

02. "I've Changed My Address"

03. "Slow Down"

04. "I Got By In Time"

05. "Away From The Numbers"

06. "Batman Theme"

07. "In The City"

08. "Sounds From The Street"

09. "Non-Stop Dancing"

10. "Time For Truth"

11. "Takin' My Love"

12. "Bricks And Mortar"

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The Jamâ??s debut album In The City was originally released in May 1977 and reached #20 in the UK album chart. It features the title track, the first of their 18 top 40 singles (UK #40 in April 1977) alongside 9 further originals which captured the mood of the times and in particular the energy and anger of the UK Punk movement. It also boasts two cover versions, â??Slow Downâ?? and the theme to the 1960s TV show Batman which make no secret of the inspiration -

Limited vinyl LP repressing of this album by the British mod/punk trio. In the City is the debut studio album by The Jam. It was released in 1977 by Polydor Records and featured the hit single and title track "In the City". Weller's guitar style on the album is very much influenced by Wilko Johnson and Pete Townshend. The album includes two cover songs, "Slow Down" and the theme to the 1960s television series, Batman, the latter of which had also been previously covered by The Who, The Kinks and Link Wray. Upon the album's release, In The City received all-round positive reviews. Phil McNeil from the NME said Weller's songwriting "captures that entire teen frustration vibe with the melodic grace and dynamic aplomb of early Kinks and Who". Brian Harrigan of Melody Maker was equally impressed, proclaiming that "the Weller composed songs are anything but an embarrassment, he has a deft touch that places his material on a much higher plateau". In the Record Mirror, Barry Cain wrote, "armed and extremely dangerous The Jam stalk the decrepit grooves. If you don't like them, hard luck they're gonna be around for a long time. It's been a long time since albums actually reflected pre-20 delusions and this one does".

Issued with a plain white, die-cut poly-lined inner sleeve. Cat# on sleeve (rear, spine). Runouts entirely stamped. No Back To Black sticker attached, however, copies may contain a Back To Black download card inside the sleeve. Weight of the pressing not stated on release. Made in the EU.

"In The City" is the debut LP by British punk/mod revival band The Jam, released in 1977 under the renowned label Polydor. This album captures the raw energy and youthful urgency of late-70s Britain, blending sharp guitar riffs with socially conscious lyrics. Tracks like "In The City," "Art School," and "Away from the Numbers" showcase Paul Weller's songwriting prowess and set a new standard for contemporary rock music. The Jam quickly became one of Britain's most influential bands, known for their distinctive style that bridged punk attitude with melodic sensibilities. Polydor, an iconic record label established in Germany in 1924, has been home to legendary artists across genres such as Jimi Hendrix, ABBA, and Bob Marley?demonstrating its commitment to musical innovation and quality.

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3745908

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