The Jam - Setting Sons

Title: Setting Sons Artist: The Jam Release Date: 11/16/1979 Re-Released On: 3/10/2009 Label: Universal Distribution, Polygram, Hip-O Records, Polydor Duration: 32:31 Album Type(s): lyrics/libretto UPCs: 4988005258649, 4988005521637, 602498460979, 731453742024, 0731453742024, 643346020914, 738476615724 Genre: Rock Styles: Punk, New Wave, Mod Revival, Alternative/Indie Rock, Punk/New Wave, British Punk Moods: Aggressive, Brash, Confident, Rousing, Urgent, Angst-Ridden, Energetic, Fiery, Passionate, Tense/Anxious, Angry, Confrontational, Earnest, Intense, Literate, Raucous, Brooding, Harsh, Bitter, Boisterous, Reflective, Stylish, Cathartic, Exuberant, Rebellious, Volatile Total Copies: 0 Members Wishing: 9 Number of Discs/SwapaCD Credits: 1

1. Girl on the Phone
2. Thick as Thieves
3. Private Hell
4. Little Boy Soldiers
5. Wasteland
6. Burning Sky
7. Smithers-Jones
8. Saturday's Kids
9. The Eton Rifles
10. (Love Is Like A) Heat Wave

Year Type Label Catalog # 2009 CD Hip-O Records 2008 CD Universal Distribution 93574 2007 CD Universal Distribution 98460973 2001 CD Polygram 9021 1998 CD Polydor 537420

Setting Sons [Bonus Tracks]

The Jam's Setting Sons was originally planned as a concept album about three childhood friends who, upon meeting after some time apart, discover the different directions in which they've grown apart. Only about half of the songs ended up following the concept due to a rushed recording schedule, but where they do, Paul Weller vividly depicts British life, male relationships, and coming to terms with entry into adulthood. Weller's observations of society are more pointed and pessimistic than ever, but at the same time, he's employed stronger melodies with a slicker production and comparatively fuller arrangements, even using heavy orchestration for a reworked version of Bruce Foxton's "Smithers-Jones." Setting Sons often reaches brilliance and stands among The Jam's best albums, but the inclusion of a number of throwaways and knockoffs (especially the out-of-place cover of "Heat Wave" which closes the album) mars an otherwise perfect album. ~ Chris Woodstra, All Music Guide

Name Credits Alan Douglas Remixing, Engineer Andrew Douglas Photography, Cover Photo, Sleeve Photo Bill Airey Smith Design, Art Direction Bill Smith Art Direction, Cover Design, Original Sleeve Design, Sleeve Design Bruce Foxton Bass, Vocals Dennis Munday Reissue Coordination, Reissue Coordinator George Chambers Assistant Engineer Mick Talbot Piano Mike Laye Photography Pat Gilbert Liner Notes Paul Weller Guitar, Vocals, Keyboards Pete Schwier Assistant Engineer Peter Solley String Score, String Arrangements Rick Buckler Drums Roger Wake Remixing, Digital Remastering Rudi Saxophone Simon Halfon Sleeve Remix Steve Rudi Saxophone The Jam Producer Vic Coppersmith-Heaven Engineer, Remixing, Producer, Arranger