{"product_id":"plan-9-ham-and-sam-jammin","title":"Plan 9 – Ham And Sam Jammin","description":"\u003ch4 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003ePlan 9 – Ham And Sam Jammin\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA cult favourite from the American underground, Ham And Sam Jammin finds Plan 9 delivering an eclectic mix of punk rock energy, garage rock attitude, quirky humour, and new wave experimentation. Released during the fertile independent music scene of the early 1980s, the album refuses to be confined to one style, instead embracing sharp songwriting, offbeat storytelling, and a playful DIY spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnown for their unconventional approach, Plan 9 blended driving guitars, catchy melodies, and tongue-in-cheek lyrics with influences ranging from 1960s garage rock and surf music to punk, power pop, and psychedelic rock. The result is an album that's unpredictable, entertaining, and packed with personality, making it a rewarding discovery for collectors of obscure independent releases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe album opens with the brief instrumental \"Weapon,\" before moving into the punchy \"What _ Said\" and the infectious \"36-24-36.\" Highlights such as \"The Mambo Night,\" \"Wishful Thinking,\" and \"A Visit From Sal\" demonstrate the band's willingness to shift effortlessly between styles, while \"Shecky's Monologue\" adds a theatrical twist. Side two continues with standout tracks including the driving \"Find Some Truth,\" the melodic \"Blue,\" the dreamlike \"Shecky's Dream,\" the anthemic \"Power Of Love,\" and the energetic closer \"Top Of The World.\" Throughout the album, Plan 9 balance humour, creativity, and raw musicianship with impressive confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for fans of The Fleshtones, The Cramps, Devo, The B-52's, The Chesterfield Kings, and The Dream Syndicate, Ham And Sam Jammin is an overlooked gem of the American underground. Combining garage rock, punk, and new wave influences with a distinctive sense of fun, it's an excellent addition to any alternative or cult vinyl collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTracklist\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSide A\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeapon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat _ Said\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e36-24-36\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Mambo Night\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWishful Thinking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Visit From Sal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShecky's Monologue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSide B\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFind Some Truth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShecky's Dream\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower Of Love\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImmaculate Consumption\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop Of The World\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/SE8oHO9mZvU?si=qdBUG3M54JcxGm0R\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Restless Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54907950596438,"sku":"9447 1","price":5.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1009\/1013\/7686\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_530d8d9b-87ef-4d21-84e1-8040d1e83633.jpg?v=1786033066","url":"https:\/\/www.sounds-grounds.co.uk\/products\/plan-9-ham-and-sam-jammin","provider":"Sounds + Grounds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}