From The Jam at Rescue Rooms

Date: Sun 22nd Nov
Time: 20:00

In November 1980 The Jam released their fifth studio album ‘Sound Affects’ featuring their second single to reach the number one spot ‘Start!’ and the acoustic masterpiece ‘That’s Entertainment’ (“It’s a piece of urban art in league with Banksy” The Quietus) considered to be one of the 500 greatest songs of all time by Rolling Stone. This album often competes for the title of their best record due to its mix of 60s psychedelic rock and funk alongside a political commentary that was innovative for its time.


Celebrating the album's 35th anniversary From The Jam, featuring original The Jam member bass player Bruce Foxton and guitarist/vocalist Russell Hastings, will perform the album in its entirety. As well as a thrilling performance of ‘Sound Affects’ the audience can expect From The Jam to perform a selection of hits and album tracks from The Jam's back catalogue and songs from Bruce Foxton's own solo career. Bruce said, “The whole idea of playing an album in full has really taken off for us and has brought back so many great memories. We will also, of course, play the hits and more to make what I think will be a great night.”


‘Sound Affects’ saw The Jam create a bright and unique new sound through the use of jangly guitars, sliding bass lines and light harmonies. On ‘Scrape Away’ and ‘Music For The Last Couple’ specifically; ‘We really pushed ourselves trying different and unusual things’ says Bruce Foxton. Infectious tracks such as ‘Set The House Ablaze’ and ‘Pretty Green’ arguably show Bruce Foxton’s bass playing in it its finest light. The album has maintained popularity over the years seeing the demand for its reissue in the form of a 2 CD Deluxe Edition in 2010 that received excellent reviews: “everything is stuffed with an energy and a commitment (and some brilliant guitar playing) which reflects the restlessness of The Jam at their best” Uncut Magazine.


Bruce and Russell Hastings are returning to the studio to record a new album titled ‘Smash The Clock’ later this year. The news was announced on crowdfunding site PledgeMusic, with Bruce saying “The success of our most recent album ‘Back In The Room’ was made possible by Pledge Music and, in turn, by you the public getting involved, for which we can’t thank you enough. The initial demos are sounding great and Russ & I can’t wait to start recording in early January. As on the last album we will have a few guest appearances, which we’re really excited about.”


From The Jam have gained a reputation for the kind of incendiary performances that sealed the reputation of The Jam all those years ago. They will be performing ‘Sound Affects’ followed by a selection of the classic hits and great album tracks from across the fantastic catalogue produced by one of Britain’s’ seminal bands.

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