{"product_id":"away-from-the-numbers","title":"Away From The Numbers","description":"\u003ch5\u003eMore Info\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Jam formed in Woking, Surrey in 1972, first taking shape around schoolmates Paul Weller on guitar and vocals, Steve Brookes on guitar and Rick Buckler on drums. Early rehearsals and tentative gigs saw several bassists come and go before Bruce Foxton joined in 1974, completing the classic trio that would soon define a new era of sharp-edged British pop with a punk attitude, influenced by mod music and soul-driven ambition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe first thirteen tracks on this collection capture the band in its formative moments, recorded between 1975 and 1976 in Surrey and London, with the demos broadcast on local radio to garner early exposure. Rough, energetic and often strikingly different from the sound they would later refine, these recordings reveal a group still wrestling with influences, experimenting freely and discovering its own identity. While these early tracks draw inspiration from American rock and roll, their raw charm and unfamiliar feel make them rare glimpses into The Jam’s earliest creative sparks.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe remaining tracks present a set of broadcast rarities drawn from live performances between 1980 and 1982. These seldom heard cover versions show The Jam paying tribute to the music that inspired them, reshaping songs with the urgency, precision and spirit that defined their live show. Long overlooked, these obscurities stand as important pieces of the band’s story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eTracklist\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1    100 Ways  3:44\u003cbr\u003e2    Forever And Always  3:29\u003cbr\u003e3    I Will Be There  3:30\u003cbr\u003e4    Walking The Dog  4:22\u003cbr\u003e5    Non-Stop Dancing  2:40\u003cbr\u003e6    Takin’ My Love  2:54\u003cbr\u003e7    Left, Right And Centre  3:07\u003cbr\u003e8    Again  4:29\u003cbr\u003e9    When I Needed You  3:00\u003cbr\u003e10    Please Don’t Treat Me Bad\u003cbr\u003e11    Soul Dance  4:09\u003cbr\u003e12    I Got By In Time  4:07\u003cbr\u003e13    Back In My Arms Again  3:26\u003cbr\u003e14    Heatwave  2:19\u003cbr\u003e15    David Watts  3:36\u003cbr\u003e16    Move On Up  2:47\u003cbr\u003e17    Pity Poor Alfie\/Hit The Road Jack\/Fever  3:41\u003cbr\u003e18    Give Me Just A Little More Time  2:40\u003cbr\u003e19    I Got You  2:59\u003cbr\u003e20    Away From The Numbers  3:35\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plastic Head","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":51519399035197,"sku":"ICON093","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0096\/1884\/9839\/files\/jam_5179a1e0-82be-4c7b-9ea7-51c770f786b0.jpg?v=1774357670","url":"https:\/\/sisterray.co.uk\/products\/away-from-the-numbers","provider":"Sister Ray","version":"1.0","type":"link"}