Author Topic: The Jam: Best British Band From Punk Era? (Read 3107 times)

The RedMeatKid · « **on:** June 21, 2009, 04:59:31 PM »

Better than The Clash or the Pistols?

bradistani · « **Reply #1 on:** June 21, 2009, 05:12:31 PM »

a couple of my favourite jam tracks

dr.chimps · « **Reply #2 on:** June 21, 2009, 06:00:17 PM »

Quote from: The RedMeatKid on June 21, 2009, 04:59:31 PM

Better than The Clash or the Pistols?

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Paul Weller is aces. But to answer your question.: The Jam is superior to the Pistols, but inferior to The Clash. Both are on high rotation, tho.

The RedMeatKid · « **Reply #3 on:** June 22, 2009, 08:22:36 AM »

Have you guys seen the reformed "From The Jam", featuring Bruce Foxton, Rick Buckler, and a Paul Weller clone?

The Wizard of Truth · « **Reply #4 on:** June 22, 2009, 09:32:40 AM »

I like the Kinks,they do many Jam songs

dr.chimps · « **Reply #5 on:** June 22, 2009, 09:36:57 AM »

Quote from: Okami on June 22, 2009, 09:32:40 AM

I like the Kinks,they do many Jam songs

Kinks are brilliant. Kind of fallen off the radar over here in N. America, tho. Was listening to Muswell Hillbillies just the other day.

The Wizard of Truth · « **Reply #6 on:** June 22, 2009, 09:39:05 AM »

Man listen to Lola and David Watts,2 classics

dr.chimps · « **Reply #7 on:** June 22, 2009, 09:44:18 AM »

Quote from: Okami on June 22, 2009, 09:39:05 AM

Man listen to Lola and David Watts,2 classics

I want to be like Da-vid Watts! The Jam covered it really nicely. Just went and found my copy of Compact Snap and am listening to it right now. Brilliant!

Topskin69 · « **Reply #8 on:** June 22, 2009, 12:48:35 PM »

Hmm...this is a tough one. One could make a case for Stiff Little Fingers, or The Buzzcocks, (for first wave european punk bands). Still the Clash probably trumps them all.

Tatyana · « **Reply #9 on:** June 22, 2009, 01:47:35 PM »

Quote from: dr.chimps on June 21, 2009, 06:00:17 PM

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Paul Weller is aces. But to answer your question.: The Jam is superior to the Pistols, but inferior to The Clash. Both are on high rotation, tho.

Paul Weller is amazing.

Has anyone heard his new album?

ManBearPig... · « **Reply #10 on:** June 22, 2009, 02:11:38 PM »

The Smiths?

terryb · « **Reply #11 on:** June 22, 2009, 02:22:00 PM »

COCK SPARRER STILL GOING AND STILL THE BEST

wile e roadrunner · « **Reply #12 on:** June 22, 2009, 08:16:27 PM »

What? Huh? Serious?

njflex · « **Reply #13 on:** June 23, 2009, 07:58:19 AM »

joe strummer,mick jones,topper headon,paul simonen,ladies and gentleman THE CLASH.

The RedMeatKid · « **Reply #14 on:** June 23, 2009, 03:05:08 PM »

Quote from: Topskin69 on June 22, 2009, 12:48:35 PM

Hmm...this is a tough one. One could make a case for Stiff Little Fingers, or The Buzzcocks, (for first wave european punk bands). Still the Clash probably trumps them all.

I'll go along with The Buzzcocks...also The Damned, 999, The Vapors

The RedMeatKid · « **Reply #15 on:** June 23, 2009, 03:07:51 PM »

Quote from: njflex on June 23, 2009, 07:58:19 AM

joe strummer,mick jones,topper headon,paul simonen,ladies and gentleman THE CLASH.

Paul Simonon actually didn't even know how to play the bass. I believe it was Glenn Matlock who played on the first couple of albums. The Clash couldn't touch The Jam.

Valley · « **Reply #16 on:** June 23, 2009, 03:42:33 PM »

Glen Matlock was the original bass player in The Sex Pistols, in the U.K in the mid to late 70's the pistols were THE iconic punk band, closely followed by the others mentioned, it was a crazy time in the U.K in 77....God SAve ThE qUEeN

Dreadlifter · « **Reply #17 on:** June 23, 2009, 03:45:56 PM »

Love the Jam. Unlike the Pistols(who did a handfull of good tunes) and the Clash(who did more and were better in terms of songwriting) The Jam had a singer with a good voice.

Weller on his own is still great. A legend of British music.

His work with the Style Council is also worth a look.
With perhaps the exception of this The video for 'Long Hot Summer'. Possibly the gayest video ever

(i'm a dumbass who couldn't figure out how to embed the video)

Valley · « **Reply #18 on:** June 23, 2009, 04:01:17 PM »

Weller is a prententious twat

Sam · « **Reply #19 on:** June 23, 2009, 04:27:42 PM »

Quote from: Power Rod on June 22, 2009, 02:11:38 PM

The Smiths?

The Smiths are one of the most iconic bands to come out of the UK. With Marr's guitar skills and Morrissey's lyrics their music is unique and sublime.

The Jam are also a class act and again, like the smiths quite unique in their sound.

Have to say i love both bands.

The RedMeatKid · « **Reply #20 on:** June 24, 2009, 11:08:57 AM »

I just picked up The Jam's "This Is The Modern World" and "All Mod Cons" together on one disc. The three of them were great musicians...awesome band.

njflex · « **Reply #21 on:** June 24, 2009, 11:15:21 AM »

strummer was the man ,voice,swagger,political point of view,satire,reggae,3 cord rock the clash were great.

terryb · « **Reply #22 on:** June 24, 2009, 11:32:48 AM »

yes the sex pistols and the clash and the jam were great but Cock Sparrer were around at the same time and are still going and are still great