Polydor Records release The Jam’s ‘In the City,’ their debut album (1977)

The Jam‘s ‘In the City’ is their debut studio album released on May 20, 1977 by Polydor Records.

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1 . Art School

2 . Slow Down (Live)

3 . Slow Down

4 . In The City

5 . Takin’ My Love (“Llena Tu Retina De Punk!”)

6 . In The City / Bricks And Mortar (Live, 1977)

7 . In The City (w/ Paul Weller, Vigevano, July 12th, 2012)

The Jam – In the City


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Track Listing : 1.Art School (Paul Weller) – 02:02 . 2.I’Ve Changed My Address (Paul Weller) – 03:31 . 3.Slow Down (Larry Williams) – 02:39 . 4.I Got By In Time (Paul Weller) – 02:07 . 5.Away From The Numbers (Paul Weller) – 04:03 . 6.Batman Theme (Neal Hefti) – 01:31 . 1.In The City (Paul Weller) – 02:19 . 2.Sounds From The Street (Paul Weller) – 03:14 . 3.Non-Stop Dancing (Paul Weller) – 02:28 . 4.Time For Truth (Paul Weller) – 03:10 . 5.Takin’ My Love (Paul Weller) – 02:15 . 6.Bricks And Mortar (Paul Weller) – 02:37

Musicians : The Jam – Band . Paul Weller – Vocals, Guitars . Bruce Foxton – Bass, Vocals . Rick Buckler – Drums

Production : Produced By Vic Smith, Chris Parry . Vic Smith – Engineer

Package : Bill Smith – Art Direction . Martyn Goddard – Cover Photography . Ian Dickson – Photography . Pat Gilbert – Liner Notes . Ebet Roberts – Photography

Recorded In March 1977 At Stratford Place, London, W1.

Released On May 20, 1977 By Polydor.

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Sputnikmusic
Many of the lyrics are still relevant today, which is proof of the writing skills of Weller, who – even to this day – still can write a decent tune. […]

Mark Prindle
Most of the tunes are too derivative to be emotionally resonant at all, and to be honest, I don’t really know how anybody could love a non-hardcore band whose singer sounds this unlikeably unmusical – presumably all their fans were drunk. […]

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