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...

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class photos,of a brilliant gig,Paul's still got it in abundance,keep the faith.
ReplyDeleteWhat a gig! One of the best I've seen. Will be heading to the Dublin gig in November. Can't stop playing the new album
ReplyDeleteOh I was at this, was brilliant! Shadow of the sun was amazing,my favourite of the night.
ReplyDeletePity didn't hear those four songs that were originally on the set list, love brand new start.
totally enjoyed the gig , cant wait till i c u again in belfast in november , love u forever , belfast no.1 mod babe nevada x
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