Snap (Exp) [Import]

The Jam | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (February 20, 2006)
• Original Release Date: 2006
• Number of Discs: 2
• Format: Import
• Label: Universal UK
• ASIN: B000E8M1VE
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #68,026 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

2006 Digitally Remastered Edition of the Definitive Jam Hits Collection. "Snap" is Regarded by Fans and Critics Alike as One of the Best Compilations Ever Assembled to Summarize the Legendary Group's Many Recordings. The USA Hip-o Select Label Had Released a Very Limited Edition of this Expanded Lineup and Sold it Out. This Issue Brings You all the Regular a and Selected B-sides of the Project as They were Originally Meant to Be.

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Snappy collection of essential Mod-Rock, May 12, 2006

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Soulboogiealex (Netherlands) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Snap (Exp) (Audio CD)

Paul Weller is often seen as Daddy Britpop. Maybe even more than the Beatles, he was the main influence behind the Britpop revival in the nineties. Bands as Oasis, Supergrass and the Verve all got to pay their dues to Mister Weller and it all started with the Jam.

The Jam rose to legendary status during the dawn of Punk rock. Although they never sounded as raw as the Sex Pistols or the Clash they are considered to be one of the greatest bands of that generation. Their sound is deeply indebted to Northern Soul, Funky and thrilling. Their songs were Snappy pop gems, pure working-class poetry. Unlike other Punk Rockers, their image was pristine, with cool sharp cut suits or expensive leisure wear. They were almost a movement on their own within the Punk scene.

Snap was originally released as a double vinyl (remember those) and then comprised to a single disc. Because not everything of the original vinyl release fitted on a single disc eight tunes were cut form the release. The bonus EP that came with the original release disappeared all together. For decades fans had to make do with either the complete discography on disc or lacking compilations. This atrocity is finally set right with the re-release on disc of Snap in it original form, including the EP and a beautiful booklet. This truly is a must have for anyone interested in British music and an essential for any Punk Rock fan.

5 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Greatest greatest hits of The Jam, May 14, 2007

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Ioannis P. Kalogiannis (Athens, Greece) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Snap (Exp) (Audio CD)

I had this on vinyl and its unusable now. It was one of my last vinyl purchases and I just HAD to replace it.

The Jam where my all times favorite group back in the early 80s (when I was running around in very tight trousers and black trenchcoats) but I could never find all the songs and all the singles together, untlil SNAP!.

If you don't know The Jam, you are missing one very important piece of music history and culture.

5.0 out of 5 stars If you only buy one album from The Jam, this should be it., November 20, 2011

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D. Ramatowski "m14e2" (springfield, va USA) - See all my reviews
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This disc addresses the omissions in the previously released "Compact Snap". I enjoyed the booklet, and found that there was no issue with the sound quality, unlike another reviewer. A good sampling of the evolving style, with a few true gems, like "That's Entertainment", and "Tales From The Riverbank".