: It debuted at number one on the UK Singles Chart and remained there for three weeks. It was the 10th best-selling single of 1982 in the UK and was the band's only entry on a mainstream American chart (peaking at No. 31 on Mainstream Rock Tracks).
"A Town Called Malice" most famously refers to the 1982 chart-topping anthem by British band , though it also lends its name to a recent 1980s-themed crime drama series. The Song by The Jam (1982) A Town Called Malice
Released as a double A-side with "Precious," this track became one of the band's most enduring hits and a definitive anthem of working-class Britain. : It debuted at number one on the
: Often described as a "class-war tirade set to a post-punk Northern Soul groove," the song is famous for its upbeat, Motown-inspired beat. Its driving bassline, played by Bruce Foxton, is frequently compared to The Supremes’ "You Can't Hurry Love". "A Town Called Malice" most famously refers to
Watch the official music video for The Jam's iconic 1982 hit: The Jam - Town Called Malice : r/80smusic TheJamVEVO Reddit• Jun 25, 2025 The TV Series (2023)
