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The Jam: In The City

20 May 1977 · 50 YEARS

In The City

The Jam

Led by an eighteen-year-old Paul Weller, the group drew heavy inspiration from sixties R&B and soul. The result is a high-energy manifesto that distills restless youth into a concise set of songs.

Recorded in the spring of 1977, the album defines a distinct approach to the British rock scene. It prioritizes raw, guitar-focused compositions that reflect a desire to change the genre on the band's own terms.

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