The Gift
Album by The Jam
Released	March 12, 1982
Recorded	October 1981 - February 1982
Genre	Rock
Length	32:47
Label	Polydor
Producer(s)
Professional reviews
All Music Guide (2.5/5) link
The Jam chronology
Sound Affects (1980)	The Gift (1982)	Dig The New Breed (1982)

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Released on March 12, 1982, it reached number 1 on the British charts. Clocking in at 32:17, the album received a mixed reception from critics and fans. March 12 is the 71st day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (72nd in Leap years). ... 1982 (MCMLXXXII) is a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

After the album's release, Paul Weller went on to form Style Council. Paul Weller (born 25 May 1958) is a British singer / songwriter, leader of two successful bands: The Jam and The Style Council. ... The Style Council was formed by ex-Jam singer and guitarist Paul Weller with keyboardist Mick Talbot in 1983. ...

Tracklisting

All songs by Paul Weller except where otherwise noted:

1. "Happy Together" 2:51
2. "Ghosts" 2:11
3. "Precious" 4:13
4. "Just Who Is the 5 O'Clock Hero?" 2:15
5. "Trans-Global Express" 3:59
6. "Running on the Spot" 3:06
7. "Circus" (Bruce Foxton) 2:11
8. "The Planner's Dream Goes Wrong" 2:19
9. "Carnation" 3:28
10. "A Town Called Malice" 2:55
11. "The Gift" 3:08