The Jam – The Sound Of The Jam

The Jam – The Sound Of The Jam (2002 UK Press CD Special Edition)

A definitive collection from The Jam, The Sound Of The Jam brings together the band’s most iconic tracks in one comprehensive special edition release. This 2002 UK press CD captures the raw energy, sharp songwriting, and socially aware lyrics that made The Jam one of the most influential British bands of the late 1970s and early 1980s.

From early punk-infused classics like In The City to timeless hits such as Going Underground and Town Called Malice, the collection charts the band’s evolution from high-energy mod revival to more sophisticated, soul-influenced songwriting. Fronted by Paul Weller, The Jam’s music blends urgency, melody, and cultural commentary, making this compilation essential for fans of punk, new wave, and British rock.

Tracklist:

In The City – 2:19
Away From The Numbers – 4:03
The Modern World – 2:31
David Watts – 2:56
Down In The Tube Station At Midnight – 4:01
It’s Too Bad – 2:37
To Be Someone – 2:30
Mr. Clean – 3:29
English Rose – 2:50
The Butterfly Collector – 3:09
The Eton Rifles – 3:59
Private Hell – 3:51
Thick As Thieves – 3:40
Smithers-Jones – 3:01
Saturdays Kids – 2:53
Going Underground – 2:56
Start! – 2:31
Liza Radley – 2:32
Pretty Green – 2:37
Boy About Town – 2:00
That’s Entertainment – 3:34
Tales From The Riverbank – 3:26
Town Called Malice – 2:54
Ghosts – 2:10
Carnation – 3:29
Beat Surrender – 3:25