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Fire And Skill: The Jam Live

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Mirroring the structure of another big 2015 box set -- the Grateful Dead's 30 Trips Around the Sun -- Fire and Skill presents a full concert from each of the six years the Jam were an active concern. This begins in 1977, when a show at London's 100 Club was recorded so it could be broadcast as a teaser for their impending American tour, and then it speeds through a similar set recorded at London's Music Machine. Of these two, the 1977 set is slightly speedier and breathless, but they're both cut from the same cloth, both representing the band at a breakneck, jacked-up peak. The 1979 show at Reading University is where the Jam start to branch out, threading in material from their landmark All Mod Cons, and the additional material makes a considerable difference: Paul Weller's guitar still slashes against the rhythm section of Bruce Foxton and Rick Buckler, but the energy is focused and there's an increasing heft to their sound. The next two shows -- one from October of 1980 in Newcastle and the other from December 1981 in Hammersmith Palais -- find the Jam at their peak; supporting Setting Sons and Sound Affects, the trio's catalog is deep and their interplay is blinding, sounding expansive and electric. Comparatively, on the concluding show taken from their 1982 farewell tour, the Jam seem -- or more precisely Weller seems -- to be in an awkward adolescence, pushing at the boundaries of what they knew and not quite getting to where they want to be. Arriving after such a sustained rush of energy, the effect is a little disconcerting but it underscores how the band split at the right time, while the rest of Fire and Skill highlights just how good the Jam were while they were around.

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1
I've Changed My Address (Live At The 100 Club, London / 1977)
00:04:06

Vic Smith, Producer - Paul Weller, Guitar, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Bruce Foxton, Bass Guitar, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - The Jam, MainArtist - Rick Buckler, Drums, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Chris Parry, Producer

℗ 2015 Polydor Ltd. (UK)

2
Carnaby Street (Live At The 100 Club, London / 1977)
00:02:34

Vic Smith, Producer - Paul Weller, Guitar, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Bruce Foxton, Bass Guitar, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - The Jam, MainArtist - Rick Buckler, Drums, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Chris Parry, Producer

℗ 2015 Polydor Ltd. (UK)

3
The Modern World (Live At The 100 Club, London / 1977)
00:02:49

Vic Smith, Producer - Paul Weller, Guitar, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Bruce Foxton, Bass Guitar, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - The Jam, MainArtist - Rick Buckler, Drums, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Chris Parry, Producer

℗ 2015 Polydor Ltd. (UK)

4
Time For Truth (Live At The 100 Club, London / 1977)
00:03:19

Vic Smith, Producer - Paul Weller, Guitar, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Bruce Foxton, Bass Guitar, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - The Jam, MainArtist - Rick Buckler, Drums, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Chris Parry, Producer

℗ 2015 Polydor Ltd. (UK)

5
So Sad About Us (Live At The 100 Club, London / 1977)
00:02:56

Vic Smith, Producer - Pete Townshend, ComposerLyricist - Paul Weller, Guitar, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Bruce Foxton, Bass Guitar, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - The Jam, MainArtist - Rick Buckler, Drums, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Chris Parry, Producer

℗ 2015 Polydor Ltd. (UK)

6
London Girl (Live At The 100 Club, London / 1977)
00:02:39

Vic Smith, Producer - Paul Weller, Guitar, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Bruce Foxton, Bass Guitar, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - The Jam, MainArtist - Rick Buckler, Drums, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Chris Parry, Producer

℗ 2015 Polydor Ltd. (UK)

7
In The Street Today (Live At The 100 Club, London / 1977)
00:02:07

Vic Smith, Producer - Paul Weller, Guitar, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Bruce Foxton, Bass Guitar, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - David Waller, ComposerLyricist - The Jam, MainArtist - Rick Buckler, Drums, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Chris Parry, Producer

℗ 2015 Polydor Ltd. (UK)

8
Standards (Live At The 100 Club, London / 1977)
00:02:51

Vic Smith, Producer - Paul Weller, Guitar, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Bruce Foxton, Bass Guitar, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - The Jam, MainArtist - Rick Buckler, Drums, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Chris Parry, Producer

℗ 2015 Polydor Ltd. (UK)

9
All Around The World (Live At The 100 Club, London / 1977)
00:02:43

Vic Smith, Producer - Paul Weller, Guitar, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Bruce Foxton, Bass Guitar, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - The Jam, MainArtist - Rick Buckler, Drums, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Chris Parry, Producer

℗ 2015 Polydor Ltd. (UK)

10
London Traffic (Live At The 100 Club, London / 1977)
00:02:06

Vic Smith, Producer - Paul Weller, Guitar, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Bruce Foxton, Bass Guitar, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - The Jam, MainArtist - Rick Buckler, Drums, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Chris Parry, Producer

℗ 2015 Polydor Ltd. (UK)

11
Heatwave (Live At The 100 Club, London / 1977)
00:02:24

Vic Smith, Producer - Lamont Dozier, ComposerLyricist - Eddie Holland, ComposerLyricist - Brian Holland, ComposerLyricist - Paul Weller, Guitar, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Bruce Foxton, Bass Guitar, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - The Jam, MainArtist - Rick Buckler, Drums, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Chris Parry, Producer

℗ 2015 Polydor Ltd. (UK)

12
Sweet Soul Music (Live At The 100 Club, London / 1977)
00:01:47

Vic Smith, Producer - Otis Redding, ComposerLyricist - Sam Cooke, ComposerLyricist - Paul Weller, Guitar, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Bruce Foxton, Bass Guitar, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - The Jam, MainArtist - Rick Buckler, Drums, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Arthur Lee Conley, ComposerLyricist - Chris Parry, Producer

℗ 2015 Polydor Ltd. (UK)

13
Bricks And Mortar (Live At The 100 Club, London / 1977)
00:01:58

Vic Smith, Producer - Paul Weller, Guitar, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Bruce Foxton, Bass Guitar, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - The Jam, MainArtist - Rick Buckler, Drums, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Chris Parry, Producer

℗ 2015 Polydor Ltd. (UK)

14
In The City (Live At The 100 Club, London / 1977)
00:02:23

Vic Smith, Producer - Paul Weller, Guitar, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Bruce Foxton, Bass Guitar, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - The Jam, MainArtist - Rick Buckler, Drums, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Chris Parry, Producer

℗ 1982 Polydor Ltd. (UK)

15
Art School (Live At The 100 Club, London / 1977)
00:02:07

Vic Smith, Producer - Paul Weller, Guitar, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Bruce Foxton, Bass Guitar, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - The Jam, MainArtist - Rick Buckler, Drums, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Chris Parry, Producer

℗ 2015 Polydor Ltd. (UK)

16
Back In My Arms Again (Live At The 100 Club, London / 1977)
00:02:55

Vic Smith, Producer - Lamont Dozier, ComposerLyricist - Eddie Holland, ComposerLyricist - Brian Holland, ComposerLyricist - Paul Weller, Guitar, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Bruce Foxton, Bass Guitar, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - The Jam, MainArtist - Rick Buckler, Drums, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Chris Parry, Producer

℗ 2015 Polydor Ltd. (UK)

17
Slow Down (Live At The 100 Club, London / 1977)
00:03:21

Vic Smith, Producer - LARRY WILLIAMS, ComposerLyricist - Paul Weller, Guitar, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Bruce Foxton, Bass Guitar, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - The Jam, MainArtist - Rick Buckler, Drums, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Chris Parry, Producer

℗ 2015 Polydor Ltd. (UK)

18
In The Midnight Hour (Live At The 100 Club, London / 1977)
00:02:07

Vic Smith, Producer - Wilson Pickett, ComposerLyricist - Steve Cropper, ComposerLyricist - Paul Weller, Guitar, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Bruce Foxton, Bass Guitar, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - The Jam, MainArtist - Rick Buckler, Drums, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Chris Parry, Producer

℗ 2015 Polydor Ltd. (UK)

19
Sounds From The Street (Live At The 100 Club, London / 1977)
00:02:54

Vic Smith, Producer - Paul Weller, Guitar, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Bruce Foxton, Bass Guitar, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - The Jam, MainArtist - Rick Buckler, Drums, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Chris Parry, Producer

℗ 2015 Polydor Ltd. (UK)

20
Takin' My Love (Live At The 100 Club, London / 1977)
00:03:04

Vic Smith, Producer - Paul Weller, Guitar, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Bruce Foxton, Bass Guitar, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - The Jam, MainArtist - Rick Buckler, Drums, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Chris Parry, Producer

℗ 2015 Polydor Ltd. (UK)

21
In The City (Encore / Live At The 100 Club, London / 1977)
00:02:10

Vic Smith, Producer - Paul Weller, Guitar, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Bruce Foxton, Bass Guitar, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - The Jam, MainArtist - Rick Buckler, Drums, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Chris Parry, Producer

℗ 2015 Polydor Ltd. (UK)

DISC 2

1
The Modern World (Live At The Music Machine, London / 1978)
00:03:28

Vic Smith, Producer - Paul Weller, Guitar, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Bruce Foxton, Bass Guitar, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - The Jam, MainArtist - Rick Buckler, Drums, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Chris Parry, Producer

℗ 2015 Polydor Ltd. (UK)

2
London Traffic (Live At The Music Machine, London / 1978)
00:02:17

Vic Smith, Producer - Paul Weller, Guitar, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Bruce Foxton, Bass Guitar, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - The Jam, MainArtist - Rick Buckler, Drums, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Chris Parry, Producer

℗ 2015 Polydor Ltd. (UK)

3
I Need You (For Someone) (Live At The Music Machine, London / 1978)
00:02:45

Vic Smith, Producer - Paul Weller, Guitar, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Bruce Foxton, Bass Guitar, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - The Jam, MainArtist - Rick Buckler, Drums, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Chris Parry, Producer

℗ 2015 Polydor Ltd. (UK)

4
The Combine (Live At The Music Machine, London / 1978)
00:02:55

Vic Smith, Producer - Paul Weller, Guitar, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Bruce Foxton, Bass Guitar, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - The Jam, MainArtist - Rick Buckler, Drums, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Chris Parry, Producer

℗ 2015 Polydor Ltd. (UK)

5
Aunties And Uncles (Impulsive Youths) (Live At The Music Machine, London / 1978)
00:02:36

Vic Smith, Producer - Paul Weller, Guitar, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Bruce Foxton, Bass Guitar, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - The Jam, MainArtist - Rick Buckler, Drums, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Chris Parry, Producer

℗ 2015 Polydor Ltd. (UK)

6
Standards (Live At The Music Machine, London / 1978)
00:02:52

Vic Smith, Producer - Paul Weller, Guitar, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Bruce Foxton, Bass Guitar, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - The Jam, MainArtist - Rick Buckler, Drums, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Chris Parry, Producer

℗ 2015 Polydor Ltd. (UK)

7
Here Comes The Weekend (Live At The Music Machine, London / 1978)
00:03:46

Vic Smith, Producer - Paul Weller, Guitar, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Bruce Foxton, Bass Guitar, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - The Jam, MainArtist - Rick Buckler, Drums, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Chris Parry, Producer

℗ 2015 Polydor Ltd. (UK)

8
Sounds From The Street (Live At The Music Machine, London / 1978)
00:03:21

Vic Smith, Producer - Paul Weller, Guitar, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Bruce Foxton, Bass Guitar, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - The Jam, MainArtist - Rick Buckler, Drums, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Chris Parry, Producer

℗ 2015 Polydor Ltd. (UK)

9
News Of The World (Live At The Music Machine, London / 1978)
00:03:41

Vic Smith, Producer - Paul Weller, Guitar, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Bruce Foxton, Bass Guitar, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - The Jam, MainArtist - Rick Buckler, Drums, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Chris Parry, Producer

℗ 2015 Polydor Ltd. (UK)

10
London Girl (Live At The Music Machine, London / 1978)
00:03:04

Vic Smith, Producer - Paul Weller, Guitar, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Bruce Foxton, Bass Guitar, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - The Jam, MainArtist - Rick Buckler, Drums, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Chris Parry, Producer

℗ 2015 Polydor Ltd. (UK)

11
In The Street Today (Live At The Music Machine, London / 1978)
00:01:54

Vic Smith, Producer - Paul Weller, Guitar, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Bruce Foxton, Bass Guitar, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - David Waller, ComposerLyricist - The Jam, MainArtist - Rick Buckler, Drums, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Chris Parry, Producer

℗ 2015 Polydor Ltd. (UK)

12
Bricks And Mortar (Live At The Music Machine, London / 1978)
00:01:52

Vic Smith, Producer - Paul Weller, Guitar, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Bruce Foxton, Bass Guitar, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - The Jam, MainArtist - Rick Buckler, Drums, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Chris Parry, Producer

℗ 2015 Polydor Ltd. (UK)

13
In The Midnight Hour (Live At The Music Machine, London / 1978)
00:01:59

Vic Smith, Producer - Wilson Pickett, ComposerLyricist - Steve Cropper, ComposerLyricist - Paul Weller, Guitar, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Bruce Foxton, Bass Guitar, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - The Jam, MainArtist - Rick Buckler, Drums, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Chris Parry, Producer

℗ 2015 Polydor Ltd. (UK)

14
Carnaby Street (Live At The Music Machine, London / 1978)
00:02:34

Vic Smith, Producer - Paul Weller, Guitar, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Bruce Foxton, Bass Guitar, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - The Jam, MainArtist - Rick Buckler, Drums, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Chris Parry, Producer

℗ 2015 Polydor Ltd. (UK)

15
All Around The World (Live At The Music Machine, London / 1978)
00:03:01

Vic Smith, Producer - Paul Weller, Guitar, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Bruce Foxton, Bass Guitar, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - The Jam, MainArtist - Rick Buckler, Drums, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Chris Parry, Producer

℗ 2015 Polydor Ltd. (UK)

16
Slow Down (Live At The Music Machine, London / 1978)
00:02:30

Vic Smith, Producer - LARRY WILLIAMS, ComposerLyricist - Paul Weller, Guitar, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Bruce Foxton, Bass Guitar, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - The Jam, MainArtist - Rick Buckler, Drums, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Chris Parry, Producer

℗ 2015 Polydor Ltd. (UK)

17
News Of The World (Soundcheck / Live At The Music Machine, London / 1978)
00:03:40

Vic Smith, Producer - Paul Weller, Guitar, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Bruce Foxton, Bass Guitar, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - The Jam, MainArtist - Rick Buckler, Drums, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Chris Parry, Producer

℗ 2015 Polydor Ltd. (UK)

DISC 3

1
The Modern World (Live At Reading University, UK / 1979)
00:02:56

Paul Weller, Guitar, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Bruce Foxton, Bass Guitar, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - The Jam, MainArtist - Rick Buckler, Drums, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Vic Coppersmith-Heaven, Producer

℗ 2015 Polydor Ltd. (UK)

2
Sounds From The Street (Live At Reading University, UK / 1979)
00:03:14

Paul Weller, Guitar, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Bruce Foxton, Bass Guitar, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - The Jam, MainArtist - Rick Buckler, Drums, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Vic Coppersmith-Heaven, Producer

℗ 2015 Polydor Ltd. (UK)

3
Away From The Numbers (Live At Reading University, UK / 1979)
00:04:08

Paul Weller, Guitar, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Bruce Foxton, Bass Guitar, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - The Jam, MainArtist - Rick Buckler, Drums, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Vic Coppersmith-Heaven, Producer

℗ 2015 Polydor Ltd. (UK)

4
All Mod Cons / To Be Someone (Didn't We Have A Nice Time) (Live At Reading University, UK / 1979)
00:04:06

Paul Weller, Guitar, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Bruce Foxton, Bass Guitar, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - The Jam, MainArtist - Rick Buckler, Drums, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Vic Coppersmith-Heaven, Producer

℗ 2015 Polydor Ltd. (UK)

5
It's Too Bad (Live At Reading University, UK / 1979)
00:03:08

Paul Weller, Guitar, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Bruce Foxton, Bass Guitar, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - The Jam, MainArtist - Rick Buckler, Drums, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Vic Coppersmith-Heaven, Producer

℗ 2015 Polydor Ltd. (UK)

6
Mr. Clean (Live At Reading University, UK / 1979)
00:03:49

Paul Weller, Guitar, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Bruce Foxton, Bass Guitar, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - The Jam, MainArtist - Rick Buckler, Drums, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Vic Coppersmith-Heaven, Producer

℗ 2015 Polydor Ltd. (UK)

7
Billy Hunt (Live At Reading University, UK / 1979)
00:03:23

Paul Weller, Guitar, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Bruce Foxton, Bass Guitar, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - The Jam, MainArtist - Rick Buckler, Drums, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Vic Coppersmith-Heaven, Producer

℗ 2015 Polydor Ltd. (UK)

8
In The Street Today (Live At Reading University, UK / 1979)
00:02:05

Paul Weller, Guitar, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Bruce Foxton, Bass Guitar, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - David Waller, ComposerLyricist - The Jam, MainArtist - Rick Buckler, Drums, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Vic Coppersmith-Heaven, Producer

℗ 2015 Polydor Ltd. (UK)

9
Standards (Live At Reading University, UK / 1979)
00:02:48

Paul Weller, Guitar, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Bruce Foxton, Bass Guitar, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - The Jam, MainArtist - Rick Buckler, Drums, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Vic Coppersmith-Heaven, Producer

℗ 2015 Polydor Ltd. (UK)

10
Tonight At Noon (Live At Reading University, UK / 1979)
00:02:28

Paul Weller, Guitar, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Bruce Foxton, Bass Guitar, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - The Jam, MainArtist - Rick Buckler, Drums, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Adrian Henri, ComposerLyricist - Vic Coppersmith-Heaven, Producer

℗ 2015 Polydor Ltd. (UK)

11
Down In The Tube Station At Midnight (Live At Reading University, UK / 1979)
00:04:09

Paul Weller, Guitar, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Bruce Foxton, Bass Guitar, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - The Jam, MainArtist - Rick Buckler, Drums, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Vic Coppersmith-Heaven, Producer

℗ 2015 Polydor Ltd. (UK)

12
News Of The World (Live At Reading University, UK / 1979)
00:03:59

Paul Weller, Guitar, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Bruce Foxton, Bass Guitar, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - The Jam, MainArtist - Rick Buckler, Drums, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Vic Coppersmith-Heaven, Producer

℗ 2015 Polydor Ltd. (UK)

Album review

Mirroring the structure of another big 2015 box set -- the Grateful Dead's 30 Trips Around the Sun -- Fire and Skill presents a full concert from each of the six years the Jam were an active concern. This begins in 1977, when a show at London's 100 Club was recorded so it could be broadcast as a teaser for their impending American tour, and then it speeds through a similar set recorded at London's Music Machine. Of these two, the 1977 set is slightly speedier and breathless, but they're both cut from the same cloth, both representing the band at a breakneck, jacked-up peak. The 1979 show at Reading University is where the Jam start to branch out, threading in material from their landmark All Mod Cons, and the additional material makes a considerable difference: Paul Weller's guitar still slashes against the rhythm section of Bruce Foxton and Rick Buckler, but the energy is focused and there's an increasing heft to their sound. The next two shows -- one from October of 1980 in Newcastle and the other from December 1981 in Hammersmith Palais -- find the Jam at their peak; supporting Setting Sons and Sound Affects, the trio's catalog is deep and their interplay is blinding, sounding expansive and electric. Comparatively, on the concluding show taken from their 1982 farewell tour, the Jam seem -- or more precisely Weller seems -- to be in an awkward adolescence, pushing at the boundaries of what they knew and not quite getting to where they want to be. Arriving after such a sustained rush of energy, the effect is a little disconcerting but it underscores how the band split at the right time, while the rest of Fire and Skill highlights just how good the Jam were while they were around.

© Stephen Thomas Erlewine /TiVo

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