Released 20 May 1977 Length 32:02 Release date 20 May 1977 | Recorded March 1977 | |
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Studio Stratford Place, London, W1 Similar The Jam albums, Mod revival albums, Other albums | ||
The jam in the city full album 1977
In the City is the debut studio album of British mod revival/punk rock band The Jam. It was released in 1977 by Polydor Records and featured the hit single and title track "In the City".
Contents
- The jam in the city full album 1977
- The jam art school
- Critical reception
- Track listing
- Personnel
- Songs
- References
Weller's guitar style on the album is very much influenced by Pete Townshend and Wilko Johnson.
The album includes two cover songs, "Slow Down" and the theme to the 1960s television series, Batman, the latter of which had also been previously covered by The Who, The Kinks and Link Wray.
The jam art school
Critical reception
Upon the album's release, In the City received all-round positive reviews. Phil McNeil from the NME said Weller's songwriting "captures that entire teen frustration vibe with the melodic grace and dynamic aplomb of early Kinks and Who". Brian Harrigan of Melody Maker was equally impressed, proclaiming that "Weller composed songs are anything but an embarrassment, he has a deft touch that places his material on a much higher plateau". In the Record Mirror, Barry Cain wrote, "Armed and extremely dangerous The Jam stalk the decrepit grooves. If you don't like them, hard luck they're gonna be around for a long time. It's been a long time since albums actually reflected pre-20 delusions and this one does".
Track listing
All songs by Paul Weller unless otherwise noted.
Personnel
Songs
1Art School2:02
2I’ve Changed My Address3:31
3Slow Down2:39