The Jam: The Nashville, London
Nick Kent, NME, 17 September 1977
THE NEW WAVE scene is arguably more interesting now than ever, as the big five or six bands are being forced to consolidate their first impressive outpourings with something equally vibrant in order to achieve some semblance of longevity.
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