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The Jam

About the Young Idea

About the Young Idea

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  • Released Date: 22 Jun 2015

  • Genre: Rock/Pop

Our Take

JAM About The Young Idea: The Best Of

In a world of trendy indie bands and flashy pop stars, it's nice to throw it back to the good ol' days of British mod rock. And who better to guide us through this musical time machine than The Jam? Their compilation album, "About The Young Idea: The Best Of," is a delightful romp through the band's greatest hits and fan favorites.

From the blistering energy of "Town Called Malice" to the melancholic beauty of "That's Entertainment," The Jam show off their versatility and raw talent in spades. Every track is a mini time capsule, transporting listeners back to the gritty, rebellious streets of 1970s England.

Frontman Paul Weller's distinctive voice cuts through the music like a hot knife through butter, delivering powerful messages of social commentary and personal introspection. He's the heart and soul of the band, leading the charge with his sharp lyrics and undeniable stage presence.

Listening to this album is like taking a journey through the highs and lows of British youth culture, with The Jam as our charismatic tour guides. So crank up the volume, grab your parka jacket, and get ready to dance your cares away with these mod legends. They may be from a bygone era, but their music is timeless. Cheers to The Jam!

Track Listing
Disc: 1
1. In the City (Radio Ad)
2. In the City
3. Art School
4. Away from the Numbers
5. Takin' My Love
6. All Around the World
7. The Modern World
8. In the Street Today
9. News of the World
10. David Watts (Single Mix)
11. Down in the Tube Station at Midnight
12. Billy Hunt
13. To Be Someone (Didn't We Have a Nice Time)
14. English Rose
15. In the Crowd
16. 'A' Bomb in Wardour Street
17. Strange Town
18. The Butterfly Collector
19. When You're Young
20. Smithers-Jones
21. The Eton Rifles
22. Thick As Thieves
23. Private Hell
24. Saturday's Kids
25. Burning Sky


Disc: 2
1. Going Underground
2. The Dreams of Children
3. Start!
4. Liza Radley
5. Pretty Green
6. Monday
7. That's Entertainment
8. Man in the Corner Shop
9. Boy About Town
10. Funeral Pyre
11. Absolute Beginners
12. Tales from the Riverbank
13. Town Called Malice
14. Precious (Extended Version)
15. Ghosts
16. Just Who Is the 5 O'clock Hero?
17. Carnation
18. The Bitterest Pill (I Ever Had to Swallow)
19. Beat Surrender
20. Move On Up
21. Shopping
22. Pop Art Poem

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