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Radio Ulster,21 Dec 2025,57 mins

The Jam - Sound Affects

Long Player with Steven Rainey

Available for 7 days

They might have been a product of the cultural melting pot of the 1970s, but The Jam hit the 80s running. Their fifth album found them exhibiting an unprecedented level of confidence, allowing them to experiment and expand their sound, crafting their most explosive set of songs yet. But behind the scenes, the cracks were showing, and little did the public know, but this was the beginning of the end for one of the UK's best loved bands.

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