In the City (The Jam album)

In the City is the debut studio album of British mod revival/punk rock band The Jam. It was released in 1977 by Polydor Records and featured the hit single and title track "In the City".

Weller's guitar style on the album is very much influenced by Wilko Johnson and Pete Townshend.

The album includes two cover songs, "Slow Down" and the theme to the 1960s television series, Batman, the latter of which had also been previously covered by The Who, The Kinks and Link Wray.

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	^[1]
Robert Christgau	A−^[2]

Upon the album's release, In the City received all-round positive reviews. Phil McNeil from the NME said Weller's songwriting "captures that entire teen frustration vibe with the melodic grace and dynamic aplomb of early Kinks and Who". Brian Harrigan of Melody Maker was equally impressed, proclaiming that "[t]he Weller composed songs are anything but an embarrassment, he has a deft touch that places his material on a much higher plateau". In the Record Mirror, Barry Cain wrote, "[a]rmed and extremely dangerous The Jam stalk the decrepit grooves. If you don't like them, hard luck they're gonna be around for a long time. It's been a long time since albums actually reflected pre-20 delusions and this one does".

Track listing

All songs by Paul Weller unless otherwise noted.

Side one
No.	Title	Length
1.	"Art School"	2:02
2.	"I've Changed My Address"	3:31
3.	"Slow Down" (Larry Williams)"	2:39
4.	"I Got By in Time"	2:07
5.	"Away from the Numbers"	4:03
6.	"Batman Theme (Neal Hefti)"	1:31

Side two
No.	Title	Length
1.	"In the City"	2:19
2.	"Sounds from the Street"	3:14
3.	"Non-Stop Dancing"	2:28
4.	"Time for Truth"	3:10
5.	"Takin' My Love"	2:15
6.	"Bricks and Mortar"	2:37
Total length:		32:02

Personnel

References

↑ Woodstra, Chris. In the City (The Jam album) at AllMusic. Retrieved 29 June 2005.
↑ Christgau, Robert (5 September 1977). "Christgau's Consumer Guide: The Jam: In the City Pick Hit". The Village Voice. Retrieved 27 February 2012. Posted in a revised version at "The Jam: In the City > Consumer Guide Album". Robert Christgau. Retrieved 11 May 2009.

The Jam

Paul Weller Rick Buckler Bruce Foxton Steve Brookes Dave Waller

Studio albums	In the City This Is the Modern World All Mod Cons Setting Sons Sound Affects The Gift

Live albums	Dig the New Breed Live Jam The Jam at the BBC Fire And Skill - The Jam Live

Compilations	Snap! Greatest Hits Extras Collection Direction Reaction Creation The Very Best of The Jam Beat Surrender 45 rpm: The Singles, 1977-1979 45 rpm: The Singles, 1980–1982 The Sound of the Jam

Singles	"In the City" "All Around the World" "The Modern World" "News of the World" "David Watts" / "'A' Bomb In Wardour Street" "Down in the Tube Station at Midnight" "Strange Town" "When You're Young" "The Eton Rifles" "Going Underground" / "Dreams of Children" "Start!" "That's Entertainment" "Funeral Pyre" "Absolute Beginners" "Town Called Malice" / "Precious" "Just Who Is the 5 O'Clock Hero?" "The Bitterest Pill (I Ever Had to Swallow)" "Beat Surrender"

Related articles	Discography Fire and Skill: The Songs of the Jam Mod revival Polydor Records The Style Council The Merton Parkas Vic Coppersmith-Heaven

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