Description
The Jam – This Is The Modern World – Vinyl Record
This Is the Modern World stands as a defining chapter in the discography of The Jam, the influential English punk rock and mod revival band. Released in 1977, this album follows their debut ‘In the City’ and further solidifies The Jam’s presence in the dynamic punk landscape of the late 1970s.
Key tracks such as ‘The Modern World,’ ‘London Traffic,’ and ‘In the Street Today’ showcase The Jam’s signature blend of energetic punk spirit and Paul Weller’s sharp songwriting prowess. While not achieving the commercial success of their later releases, ‘This Is the Modern World’ captures the band in a raw and unapologetically rebellious phase.
The album reflects the social and cultural context of its time, offering listeners a snapshot of The Jam’s evolution and Weller’s emerging voice as a songwriter. Despite its initial reception, the album has gained retrospective appreciation for its contribution to the punk and mod revival movements.
For enthusiasts of punk rock and mod revival, ‘his Is the Modern World remains a significant entry in The Jam’s catalog, representing a crucial moment in their artistic journey and the broader narrative of British music in the late 1970s.
Polydor Records 1977
Brand new, never played and still sealed in the factory plastic
Track List
The Modern World
London Traffic
Standards
Life From A Window
The Combine
Don’t Tell Them You’re Sane
In The Street, Today
London Girl
I Need You (For Someone)
Here Comes The Weekend
Tonight At Noon
In The Midnight Hour
