A Town Called Malice -

: Frontman Paul Weller wrote the song about his hometown of Woking . It reflects the "pent-up rage and frustrated ambition" of the early Thatcher years, depicting a community struggling with economic decline and unemployment.

"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

: 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". : Frontman Paul Weller wrote the song about

: 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). The Song by The Jam (1982) : Often