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As is so often the case for overnight successes, the Jam rush-recorded their sophomore effort during a hurried schedule to capitalize on the debut. This, combined with Paul Weller's various personal distractions and temporary lack of interest, led to less than satisfying results, especially in comparison to In the City. This Is the Modern World can be faulted for borrowed Who licks, pale rewrites of the debut, somewhat clichéd sloganeering, and unfinished ideas, but there were still some moments of inspiration, especially in more introspective Weller songs like "Life From a Window" and "I Need You (For Someone)" -- both songs feature personal sentiments that the debut was clearly missing. This Is the Modern World is a flawed album by Jam standards, but it would certainly have received praise had it been released by another band. [The U.S. edition added the single "All Around the World" and features a different track order.]
© Chris Woodstra /TiVo
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Paul Weller, Guitar, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Bruce Foxton, Bass Guitar, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - The Jam, MainArtist - Rick Buckler, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Vic Coppersmith-Heaven, Producer - Chris Parry, Producer
℗ 1977 Polydor Ltd. (UK)
Paul Weller, Guitar, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Bruce Foxton, Bass Guitar, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - The Jam, MainArtist - Rick Buckler, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Vic Coppersmith-Heaven, Producer - Chris Parry, Producer
℗ 1977 Polydor Ltd. (UK)
Paul Weller, Guitar, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Bruce Foxton, Bass Guitar, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - The Jam, MainArtist - Rick Buckler, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Vic Coppersmith-Heaven, Producer - Chris Parry, Producer
℗ 1977 Polydor Ltd. (UK)
Paul Weller, Guitar, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Bruce Foxton, Bass Guitar, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - The Jam, MainArtist - Rick Buckler, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Vic Coppersmith-Heaven, Producer - Chris Parry, Producer
℗ 1977 Polydor Ltd. (UK)
Paul Weller, Guitar, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Bruce Foxton, Bass Guitar, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - The Jam, MainArtist - Rick Buckler, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Vic Coppersmith-Heaven, Producer - Chris Parry, Producer
℗ 1977 Polydor Ltd. (UK)
Paul Weller, Guitar, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Bruce Foxton, Bass Guitar, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - The Jam, MainArtist - Rick Buckler, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Vic Coppersmith-Heaven, Producer - Chris Parry, Producer
℗ 1977 Polydor Ltd. (UK)
Paul Weller, Guitar, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Bruce Foxton, Bass Guitar, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - David Waller, ComposerLyricist - The Jam, MainArtist - Rick Buckler, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Vic Coppersmith-Heaven, Producer - Chris Parry, Producer
℗ 1977 Polydor Ltd. (UK)
Paul Weller, Guitar, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Bruce Foxton, Bass Guitar, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - The Jam, MainArtist - Rick Buckler, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Vic Coppersmith-Heaven, Producer - Chris Parry, Producer
℗ 1977 Polydor Ltd. (UK)
Paul Weller, Guitar, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Bruce Foxton, Bass Guitar, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - The Jam, MainArtist - Rick Buckler, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Vic Coppersmith-Heaven, Producer - Chris Parry, Producer
℗ 1977 Polydor Ltd. (UK)
Paul Weller, Guitar, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Bruce Foxton, Bass Guitar, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - The Jam, MainArtist - Rick Buckler, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Vic Coppersmith-Heaven, Producer - Chris Parry, Producer
℗ 1977 Polydor Ltd. (UK)
Paul Weller, Guitar, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Bruce Foxton, Bass Guitar, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - The Jam, MainArtist - Rick Buckler, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Adrian Henri, ComposerLyricist - Vic Coppersmith-Heaven, Producer - Chris Parry, Producer
℗ 1977 Polydor Ltd. (UK)
Steve Cropper, ComposerLyricist - Paul Weller, Guitar, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Bruce Foxton, Bass Guitar, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Wilson Pickett Jr., ComposerLyricist - The Jam, MainArtist - Rick Buckler, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Vic Coppersmith-Heaven, Producer - Chris Parry, Producer
℗ 1977 Polydor Ltd. (UK)
Albumbeschreibung
As is so often the case for overnight successes, the Jam rush-recorded their sophomore effort during a hurried schedule to capitalize on the debut. This, combined with Paul Weller's various personal distractions and temporary lack of interest, led to less than satisfying results, especially in comparison to In the City. This Is the Modern World can be faulted for borrowed Who licks, pale rewrites of the debut, somewhat clichéd sloganeering, and unfinished ideas, but there were still some moments of inspiration, especially in more introspective Weller songs like "Life From a Window" and "I Need You (For Someone)" -- both songs feature personal sentiments that the debut was clearly missing. This Is the Modern World is a flawed album by Jam standards, but it would certainly have received praise had it been released by another band. [The U.S. edition added the single "All Around the World" and features a different track order.]
© Chris Woodstra /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 12 track(s)
- Total length: 00:30:51
- Main artists: The Jam
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Polydor Records
- Genre: Pop/Rock Pop
© 1997 Polydor Ltd. (UK) ℗ 1977 Polydor Ltd. (UK)
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