Originally Posted by Unknown Soldier

I grew up listening to the Jam and loved them back in the early 1980s and their three best albums were All Mod Cons, Setting Sons and Sound Affects and most of their tracks had some real attitude and always interesting lyrics, but then around the mid 1980s I completely went off them and have never liked them since. I think the problem is, that I find Paul Wellers vocals a huge turn-off and I find a lot of their lyrics focusing on political and social commentary in the UK at that time very dated now. They were a band of their era and that`s about it really. I think Roxy Music were far better and timeless than the Jam could ever be

Originally Posted by TheNiceGuy

I honestly love Weller's vocals, if only because I sing like him. But I do like that gritty style that he brings. It feels natural and earthy to me, and to be honest I don't think The Jam's songs would suit a higher pitched vocalist.

Originally Posted by Unknown Soldier

His voice suited the music, but I went off him when he started with the Style Council, so I guess that`s the problem. Anyway what do you think is their best album?

Originally Posted by TheNiceGuy

All Mod Cons, but I haven't listened to Sound Affects yet.