why or why not?
What is the history of this band , for anybody who knows?
why do you like it or not like it?
2007-04-16 01:30:42 · 18 answers · asked by ? 1 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
WHAT IS THIS SONG ABOUT???
2007-04-16 01:35:02 · update #1
WHAT IS THIS SONG ABOUT???
2007-04-16 01:35:06 · update #2
Peppy little number, typical of the times but different enough to stand out, a little. I like it, could be their best effort.
2007-04-16 01:37:04 · answer #1 · answered by Fake Sham 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I love this song! and I love the Jam
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Town Called Malice
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"Town Called Malice"
Single by The Jam
from the album The Gift
B-side(s) Precious
Released 1982-01-29
Format 7" vinyl
Genre Mod Revival
Label Polydor (UK)
Writer(s) Paul Weller
Peak chart positions
#1 (UK Singles Chart)
The Jam singles chronology
"Absolute Beginners"
(1981) "Town Called Malice"
(1982) "Just Who Is the 5 O'Clock Hero?"
(1982)
Featuring one of the most easily-recognisable bass-lines in British music history, "Town Called Malice" is a song recorded by The Jam from the album The Gift. It was a double A-side single release featuring "Precious" as the flip side. The song has the same bassline as "You Can't Hurry Love" by The Supremes.
Released as the first single from the album on 29 January 1982, it entered the chart at number one on the British music charts, staying at the top for three weeks, but in common with all of the Jam's singles failed to chart in the United States. It was the band's third #1 single in the UK. Paul Weller has said that it was written about his hometown Woking as a result of his teenage experiences there.
A music video of the song was filmed and was in moderate rotation on MTV in 1982 and 1983. The song was featured prominently in the 2006 film The Matador and also appeared in the film Billy Elliott. It is also on the soundtrack to FIFA Football 2004.
Hope this helps x
2007-04-16 01:45:23 · answer #2 · answered by fairyprincesscorinne 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"A Town called Malice" was released at a time when Paul Weller was looking for a different sound for the Jam. He wanted to move away from the "mod" music the band were playing and create a completely different sound.
Weller introduced keyboards into the music of the Jam for the first time with Malice and went on to introduce trumpets and saxophones later on in the song "Beat Surrender"
Beat Surrender was exactly that, a surrender. By the time this single was released Paul had dropped the reigns and wasn't particularly interested in picking them up again. Town Called Malice didn't rise very high in the Charts and neither did Beat Surrender. So, Weller surrendered and the Jam disbanded.
Bruce Foxton (Bass) went on to produce a solo single called "Freak" and it wasn't even a one hit wonder.
Weller formed the Style Council with Mick Talbot and had numerous musical successes, before producing his first solo album Stanley Road to great acclaim.
The music of the Jam for me peaked with the single Eton Rifles and Man in the Corner Shop. The best album produced by them was "Snap! The rest of the best of the Jam"
2007-04-16 01:43:52 · answer #3 · answered by Robin 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"A Town Called Malice" is a great beat/neo-mod song. Strong, unmistakable bassline and a catchy hook, what's not to like?
I'm not too sure on the history of The Jam aside from knowing that Paul Weller was the front man.
2007-04-16 01:41:35 · answer #4 · answered by My name is not Rick 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One of many brilliant singles released by the Jam in the late 70's/early 80's, when they were light years ahead of all the other bands. I always remember a particular line in this song:
'Stop apologising
For things you've never done'.
Download yourself a copy.
2007-04-16 02:08:29 · answer #5 · answered by Archangel Gabriel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Loved The Jam in the 1980s...
2007-04-16 01:53:08 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Awesome - The Jam were sublime when I was a kid, metal/mod style. They split in the late 80's and Paul Weller (lead vocal) went on to form The Style Council (also very cool), and then go solo.
2007-04-16 01:35:29 · answer #7 · answered by chillipope 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's ok, I used to really like The Jam when I was a teenager. Paul weller is much better now though, he's the best singer.
2007-04-16 01:34:59 · answer #8 · answered by Molly 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's one of the best Jam songs ever! Just love it. I can't believe so many people are saying they haven't heard of it. They must be 9 years old or something.
2007-04-16 01:52:46 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Brill song
I proffered Paul Weller in the style council though
2007-04-16 01:38:41 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋