BBC Review "A parade-worthy triumph from an artist rediscovering his experimental side." Chris Lo 2010-04-09 Over the course of Paul Weller’s career, he has displayed the kind of restless genre-hopping that saw him dissolve The Jam at the height of their powers in favour of experimenting with Motown, funk and synth-jazz with The Style Council. His resurrection as solo artist and exalted figure of the Britpop scene in the 90s saw this experimental spirit recede somewhat in the face of traditional rock releases that propelled him to the peak of the UK charts. As a result, casual listeners tend to identify Weller with the kind of dad-friendly trad-rock that blights record store shelves every time Father’s Day rolls around. However, with 2008’s 22 Dreams and now Wake Up the Nation, fans are being reacquainted with Weller the innovator. Here the Modfather is making full use of his exceptional musical vocabulary, and Wake Up the Nation feels like an unrestrained sonic explo...

It appears that Paul is chomping at the bit to release this album! I know he has said in recent interviews that the album is ready and it's release timing is up to the label, though he thinks it fresh and current and wants to get it out ASAP...
ReplyDeletei hope this isn't the cover art.
ReplyDeletemaybe he's rushing so much to get this one out there was no time to get something decent for the cover. Anyway album cover art is dead, although I did really love the art for 22 dreams. This one looks rushed and like whatever. From what I have heard of the music though it is going to be a great album even if it wont look so good on top of the cd player.
ReplyDeleteWho cares what the cover looks like? The music will do the talking.
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