It warmed the cockles of many an old Jam fan’s heart to see Bruce Foxton and Paul Weller reconcile and then record together after almost 30 years.

With all the bad vibes seemingly consigned to history, Weller invited Foxton to play on a couple of tracks on his 2010 album Wake Up The Nation. The pick of the litter is the explosive Fast Car/Slow Traffic, a glimpse at what The Jam might have sounded like if they’d burst onto the scene in the noughties. It’s also a neat reminder of the fact that Bruce has lost none of the fire he brought to Jam classics like Going Underground and Eton Rifles. The less said about ‘From The Jam’ however, the better...

Band(s): The Jam, Stiff Little Fingers

Gear: Rickenbacker 4001, Fender Precision Bass

More info: www.brucefoxton.com

Listen: The Jam - Down In The Tube Station At Midnight