Significant longplayers from yesteryear

28 November 2025

Legendary mod rockers THE JAM (1972-1982), fronted by their flamboyant
singer-songwriter Paul Weller had their 5th LP, titled SOUND AFFECTS, out
on 28 November 1980, this day 45 years ago.

It reached #2 in the UK.

BBC Music wrote: “With six released in five years, each one of the Jam’s albums
is a distinct stage on Paul Weller’s journey from callow, Thatcher-supporting yoof
to mature writer with more on his mind than just teenage angst and political
disatisfaction.

Sound Affects shows a band that was being pushed by its leader slightly
beyond their level of ability. After the full-on soul revival of The Gift he was
to abandon the three-piece for pastures new. But on this LP you get to hear
the Jam at their absolute peak.”

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