All Mod Cons (Deluxe Edition/+DVD) [Digipak] - Jam (The)

Advantages: A bit of pop history repackaged well
Disadvantages: The extras are probably for the fan only

...The remastered deluxe edition with bonus DVD is a great addition for the Jam fan's collection. The original album stands on it's own merits as one of the pivotal works of the post punk/new wave movement, with power, belief and well crafted songs, coming together and defining for the first time The Jam sound. The album opens with a searing comment on the music scene of the day with the title track, an honest commentary on the hangers on and false cheerleaders that exploit young artists' naivety and then fail to support them in tougher times. All of this backed with a trademark classic thumping bass and jagged guitar sound. This segues neatly into the second track, To Be Someone (Didn't We Have A Nice Time), a slightly gentler approach but still full of emotion, evoking a fallen star looking back on his finished career. Combined... Read review

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Advantages: Brilliant listening, brilliant watching.
Disadvantages: More pictures, maybe a little poster would be good.

...In The Tubestation to less well known songs like Fever and But Im Different. All the songs are fantastically performed by lead singer..Paul Weller, Bruce Foxton playing bass and Rick Buckler on the drums. Now. Aswell as two fantastic CD's this also comes with a DVD that lets you see the jam in action for 11 whole tracks....including In The City, News Of The World, Start! and Absoloute Beginners...marvellous! As well as two CD's with 49 jam songs and the DVD with 11 tracks on you also get a little booklet that contains some information about how they started, influences and what they are doing now. The booklet also contains images of the band aswell as track listings. An extremley good buy if your a jam fan or even if you dont know much about them and would like an insight into thier music.... Read review

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Advantages: Good Music
Disadvantages: None

...This is a good quality CD that offers good value for money in the short term. Although as with most music you might get fed up with it after a while. The value will deteriorate over time and should be anle to get a cheaper version next year. It incorporates most of the latest features and technology that is currently available on the market. All Mod Cons was to be followed by the albums Setting Sons (1978), Sound Affects (1979) and The Gift (1982). Additional Album Notes ********************* The Jam: Paul Weller (vocals, acoustic & electric guitars, piano, harmonica) Bruce Foxton (vocals, bass) Rick Buckler (drums, percussion). Producers: Vic Coppersmith-Heaven, Chris Parry. Price **** All Mod Cons [Original recording remastered] is available at Amazon.com for £5:97... Read review

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