The Jam Show Growth, Still Slump with ‘This is the Modern World'The Jam Show Growth, Still Slump with ‘This is the Modern World'Only a few months after releasing their debut LP, the Jam were back in the studio making the follow-up, which encountered a dour reaction in November 1977.Bryan WawzenekBryan Wawzenek
The Jam to Celebrate Their Debut Year With '1977' Box SetThe Jam to Celebrate Their Debut Year With '1977' Box SetThe Jam are celebrating their 40th anniversary with a new box set, 'The Jam / 1977.'Dave SwansonDave Swanson
35 Years Ago: The Jam Gives Fans a Parting ‘Gift’35 Years Ago: The Jam Gives Fans a Parting ‘Gift’Before breaking up the band, Paul Weller drew on soul and Motown influences on the Jam's March 1982 LP 'The Gift.'Bryan WawzenekBryan Wawzenek
The Jam Albums Ranked in Order of AwesomenessThe Jam Albums Ranked in Order of AwesomenessThe Jam went from punk-associated rock to Kinks-esque observations to pop-soul over the course of six albums between 1977 and 1982.Annie ZaleskiAnnie Zaleski
There Was Almost a Reunion of the Jam Last YearThere Was Almost a Reunion of the Jam Last YearBassist Bruce Foxton said the band came close to being together at an exhibition dedicated to their career. Dave LiftonDave Lifton