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~ The Jam
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  • Audio CD (4 Aug 1997)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Polydor Group
  • ASIN: B000006TZC
  • Other Editions: Audio CD  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
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Listen  1. The Modern World 2:30£0.79
Listen  2. London Traffic 1:49£0.59
Listen  3. Standards 2:28£0.69
Listen  4. Life From A Window 2:52£0.59
Listen  5. The Combine 2:20£0.69
Listen  6. Don't Tell Them You're Sane 3:40£0.69
Listen  7. In The Street Today 1:30£0.69
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In 1977 punk rock was hardly the only game in town. In addition to pub-rock, the remnants of glam and the lingering, ageing hippies who still tenuously held onto the charts, therewas also a small group of revivalists dedicated to revivingthe fashion and music of the early-'60s mod scene. Chief among these young dandies was the most creative and consistentgroup of the lot, the Jam. Led by guitar hero/boy genius Paul Weller, the Jam took the R&B influences of bands like (early Who incarnation) the High Numbers, added punk rock's manic energy, and produced an energetic-yet-raw debut album (INTHE CITY) that hinted at great things to come.
By the time the second album THIS IS THE MODERN WORLD rolled around the Jam had its formula down pat. Weller's songwriting had acquired new depth, as evidenced on the title cut, "Standards", and "I Need You". Even bassist Bruce Foxton could chime inwhen necessary with a winner like "Don't Tell Them Your Sane". The cover of the soul classic "In the Midnight Hour" is an anomalous misfire. Nevertheless, the MODERN WORLD cemented The Jam's reputation as one of the most dynamic bands in rock & roll history.

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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Vastley underrated second album from the woking youngsters., 17 Jan 2001
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When people talk about classic Jam albums, the names "All cod cons, and "Setting sons" are invariably mentioned. however, few people list "This is the modern world" on the top of their pile, and it is an injustice that cannot be overstated. Although people criticised "The modern world" for its lack of progression from "In the City", they must have fell upon deaf ears as there at least half a dozen instant classics on this record, if not the whole album. The title track and "Standards" are powerful, stomping arrogant punk anthems that really hits the spots. "London traffic" is fast and frantic, much unlike the subject matter. If the likes of "Life from a window", were released by Oasis, or Travis would probably be hailed as an all time classic and would almost certainly hit number one. Make no mistake; if you believe what the critics say, and don't buy this album, then you'll be deprived of some of the greatest songs ever written by paul weller, or for that matter, anyone.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Mod Masterpiece, 29 Jan 2003
Always acknowledged as a bit of a weak offering from the Woking wonders at the time, this rush released LP has always been sadly overlooked by Jam fans and almost finished the group during the difficult 1978 period, until All Mod Cons and Tube Station propelled Well & Co into a different league.

This is however a really fantastic Mod album containing some of Weller's finest compositions and representing a giant leap forward from the debut, released only 5 months previously.

Coupled with what to these eyes is the best Jam LP sleeve (check out the fantastic drawings on the vinyl lyric sleeve-unforgivably missing from the CD issue) the songs are tough representations of life in Britain in the late 70's.

Particular favourites follow in sequence on side two: I need you, London Girl, Here comes the weekend. Great songs played to perfection by a bunch of teenagers who created a sound of the times, always with a nod back to the mid sixties, but none the worse for that.

Forget the hype! This album is one of their best. The sight of Bruce Foxton leaping in the air on the back sleeve gives an indication of how electric this band were at this time. All Mod Cons was a masterpiece that made the group and secured Weller's status forever. This record paved the way for that to happen and is it's self a sharp and sussed overlooked cracker.

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6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Often Overlooked Jam Classic, 11 Oct 2003
By Mr. C. W. Smith "karyobin@hotmail.com" - See all my reviews
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Five months on from 'In The City' The Jam released 'This Is A Modern World', seen at the time as rushed and less forceful than the assertive aggressiveness of 'In The City' it has worn the years well.

Strarting off with the powerful 'Modern World' which when taken with the equally searching 'Combine' shows just how good a lyricist Weller was becoming.

Bruce Foxton's then throwaway 'London Traffic' is ironically more topical today than it was then. His most powerful Jam song the slightly disturbing 'Don't Tell Them Your Sane' sits well with Wellers best.

Weller's political position was becoming clearer as exersised in 'Standards' and the astute social commentary of 'In The Street Today', all this sat beside the power pop of 'London Girl' and 'Here Comes The Weekend' and the fine cover of 'In The Midnight Hour'.

All in all it is a good album pointing as it does to even greater things to come.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Not their best but hey, it's still The Jam
This CD has long been the topic of debate among Jam fans. Certainly by any measure it probably isn't up there with later classics such as All Mod Cons, Setting Sons and Sound... Read more
Published 28 days ago by Nostromo

4.0 out of 5 stars Life From a Window
The Jam's second album suffers from similar draw-backs to their thrashy debut in that its songs, while generally slightly more consistent, sound as if they've been laid down much... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Paul Ess.

5.0 out of 5 stars not as bad as all that!!
in my opinion and several others this album is pretty good,it was slated by the music press and critics,why? Read more
Published 23 months ago by rb buck

3.0 out of 5 stars the worst of their 6 studio albums
Although this is a reasonable album and contains some excellent tracks, notably modern world and standards, it does lack the consistency of the other 5 studio albums. Read more
Published on 22 Sep 2004 by Paul

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