Around the time I was born Paul Weller was pretty much breaking up The Jam.
I've always known of them and never took the time to sit down and listen to them. Well, thanks to someone whom I really respect I found my way to listening to as much as I could today. I must say, it's absolutely brilliant. Though they never caught on in America while they were around, they were far far ahead of their time and I have a huge crush. The way Weller paints a picture of life and location is so capturing.
The other day Nick and I spoke about writing a concept album about New York from a punk/hardcore perspective. While ofcourse those aren't stylistic limitations it would be in that vein. After listening to The Jam all day it's totally lit a fire under my ass to try and express what we love and hate about NY and what it all means to us in our own lives. Anyways, get into The Jam. You'll be glad you did.
Start With: in the city, when you're young, going underground, start!, thats entertainment, down in the tube station at midnight, town called malice, the eaton rifles. All very good. I'm still discovering stuff. Can't wait to hunt down some vinyl.
xo
Thats Entertainment (acoustic)
Going Underground
Town Called Malice
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