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...

mr P weller
ReplyDeleteHonest tell's it like,it is, jam fan age 13, then style council, some
really great songs i thought! Then the solo years which for me is where i'm
at and always will be. That brings to mind the paul weller movement,but the masterpiece stanley road, also loved wild wood.
short and sweet!!! regards Pix........x
Some inspirational words from a man who as done and seen a lot in life, and been lucky to have true fans who have stuck by him. Keep up the good work Paul
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