This Is the Modern World

by The Jam

Overview

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 cliched 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

Product Details

Release Date:	05/28/2021
Label:	Vinyl Lovers
UPC:	8013252999369
Rank:	52054

Album Credits

Performance Credits

The Jam   Primary Artist
Bruce Foxton   Guitar (Bass),Bass,Vocals
Paul Weller   Guitar,Vocals,Keyboards
Rick Buckler   Drums

Technical Credits

Paul Weller   Composer
Vic Smith   Engineer,Producer
Gered Mankowitz   Cover Photo,Photography
Bruce Foxton   Composer
Wilson Pickett   Composer
Steve Cropper   Composer
Roger Wake   Digital Remastering
Wilson Pickett Jr.   Composer
Adrian Henri   Composer
Simon Halfon   Sleeve Remix
Dennis Munday   Reissue Coordination
Jill Furmanovsky   Photography
Dave Waller   Composer
Erica Echenberg   Photography
David Redferns   Photography
John X. Reed   Liner Note Adaptation
Connie Jude   Drawing
Bill Airey Smith   Design,Art Direction,Original Sleeve Design
David Waller   Composer