The Butterfly Effect

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With a touch of the Beatles, some R&B and the hard-edged swagger of their own band, opener ‘Electronic Lover’ hits things running, then ‘Feet Off the Ground’ turns things on their head with its beautifully chilled and Summery feel. From The Jam to working alongside a captivating frontman. This is establishment of the genius that Bruce Foxton has come to signify, and in his partnership with Russell Hastings has flourished accordingly, and the strength of their time together on stage has only enhanced what is evident in their new album, The Butterfly Effect.

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Bruce Foxton and Russell Hastings team up once again to release their third album together ‘ The Butterfly Effect’ out October 28th. The finale of the album, Anything You Want, has a rousing brass opening and sweeps you along with its uplifting lyrics and melody. The Hammond organ adds another soulful element to this catchy tune which unexpectedly ends with psychedelic sound effects, creating a great finale to The Butterfly Effect. The Jam To Play Australia – Without Frontman". ABC "Dig Radio". 11 December 2007 . Retrieved 12 March 2008. Wanted – a song with so many beautiful textures “And we are wanted”…. hints of jazz even? – and perhaps even a moment of inspiration from Paul Weller’s Remember How We Started. Bruce Foxton and Russell Hastings team up once again to release their third album together The Butterfly Effect.

Being known as an active touring band, From The Jam obviously could not tour during the pandemic. However, Hastings has stated that having time to record was ‘quite a relief … We, like everybody else, were concerned about the future and were glad when we were allowed to get in the studio’, with Foxton adding that the process was ‘extremely creative and fun.’ From the eye-catching artwork (guitar plectrums and strings cleverly positioned as butterflies in the striking blue and red vinyl colourways), this album oozes class and style, and I’m pleased to say that the music is as vibrant and colourful as the album cover. It brings us 12 great melodic songs spanning different musical genres and styles, from the psychedelic 60s to country and western, 70s soul, jazz and strings, along with a good dose of early Jam punk-inspired attitude.Sunday 27 th – After The ‘Storm (as part of WinterStorm 2022), Troon – with The Skids and Big Country Bruce: BBC Radio 2 mainly. Also, Liam and Noel [Gallagher] have gone on to produce some good stuff, and my old mate Paul [Weller], as for the inspiration, all the events happening, I guess. The majestic Lula was the first single from the album, and the one that we had an early preview to during the making of the album on social media. It was lovely to witness this as part of the live set in Dorking and it undoubtedly deserves its place in the show. It has been described by Russell as “A catchy pop song about a spoilt woman who seemingly has everything yet has nothing.” and you could hear this becoming a singalong favourite in time too. Bruce: No, if the band is committed and if there is a demand, why not? Not just purely for money, though.

Russell: Yes, we do have some ideas flying around and we would like to thank all the fans for their continued support over the years!

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Russell: No, because everything happens the way it should in this world, regardless of whether I like it or not. So in answer to your question no, I have no regrets. Rain opens with a beautiful acoustic guitar and a rich kaleidoscope of instruments and again Russell shows us his delicate vocal and lyrical touch with soft, meaningful vocals for this rainy afternoon feel-good song. It really inspires you to want to curl up with a book or watch a movie, as the lyrics say. Celebrated and hugely respected bassist Bruce Foxton, formerly of The Jam and Stiff Little Fingers, joins forces with From the Jam lead singer and guitarist Russell Hastings who has been working with Bruce since 2007, earning respect from fans across the world with his accomplished vocal and guitar skills. Electric Lover has a real Beatles edge to it, circa the 1969 Abbey Road days, with a funky psychedelic vibe and even a bit of 70s soul thrown in for good measure, with the piano and Hammond organ really lifting you up as the lyrics sweep you along. Great bass playing by Bruce as always and Russell’s voice sounds so much like – Russell’s! We are always saying how Russell sounds remarkably like Paul Weller when performing with From the Jam, but when he performs his own material, his voice really comes into its own and can be appreciated in its own right. It’s true he naturally has Weller intonations, but his voice really has a soulful magic of its own.