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Dig the New Breed

by The Jam

Released: December 10, 1982

Punk rock, mod revival

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Why This Album Matters

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The Album

"Dig the New Breed" captures the energy of their live performances, serving as a showcase for the band's career and evolution. It features a selection of tracks from their five studio albums in a live setting. Despite not being a studio album, it forms an important part of the band's discography due to its comprehensive coverage of their active years and is cherished by fans of The Jam.

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"Dig the New Breed" is a live album…

"Dig the New Breed" is a live album by the British band, The Jam.

It showcases the variety of their style throughout…

It showcases the variety of their style throughout their career as it includes performances from different periods (1977-1982).

The band blended a variety of musical styles…

The band blended a variety of musical styles, prominently British mod rock and punk but also incorporating elements of beat, R&B and psychedelic rock.

The album was released in December 1982 by…

The album was released in December 1982 by Polydor Records.

This album is unique as it was their…

This album is unique as it was their final release until their split in 1983.

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Essential Tracks

In The City

Some of the notable songs from the album include "In the City", "The Modern World", "Going Underground" and "Town Called Malice".

Going Underground

Some of the notable songs from the album include "In the City", "The Modern World", "Going Underground" and "Town Called Malice".

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The band is highly influential, despite only being active for 10 years, and left a lasting legacy in British pop culture.

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The Complete Album Story

"Dig the New Breed" is a live album by the British band, The Jam. The album was released in December 1982 by Polydor Records. It showcases the variety of their style throughout their career as it includes performances from different periods (1977-1982). This album is unique as it was their final release until their split in 1983.

The Jam was an English mod revival/punk rock band, which became one of the leading acts in the Punk/New Wave scene. The band was formed in Surrey, England, in 1972, comprising three members: Paul Weller, Bruce Foxton, and Rick Buckler. The band blended a variety of musical styles, prominently British mod rock and punk but also incorporating elements of beat, R&B and psychedelic rock. The band is highly influential, despite only being active for 10 years, and left a lasting legacy in British pop culture.

"Dig the New Breed" captures the energy of their live performances, serving as a showcase for the band's career and evolution. It features a selection of tracks from their five studio albums in a live setting. Some of the notable songs from the album include "In the City", "The Modern World", "Going Underground" and "Town Called Malice". Despite not being a studio album, it forms an important part of the band's discography due to its comprehensive coverage of their active years and is cherished by fans of The Jam.