Reviews (page 5 of 9)
I was always a Jam fan. I liked Style Council but I wasn't a fan of the solo stuff when it came out. But it was always there in the background and coming back to it after all these years the nostalgia and the memories associated with this album just move it into the 5 star category for me.
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Standard music. 3/5
Not too bad. I liked his voice and some of the songs.
its nice and folksy, but overall pretty average. Its plain oatmeal in music form. Completely harmless but it has its place.
This album left absolutely no impression on me. Beige paint
This is very 90's rock and not my vibe, if I didn't know better I would guess this is a soulful voiced version on soundgarden or U2
Pretty forgettable after the opening track. A little singer-songwritery in a way that just did not grab me.
Forgettable but not bad.
The descriptor words thing said 'boring' which I think is very unfair. It has that 60s/early 70s blues rock feeling, which I don't think is totally abused, or too out of date (unlike that John Lee Hooker album). There's some really hard bluesey guitar lines like on the first song. There's also some more acoustic songs which I feel like could have inspired Jack Johnson and those later singer-songwriters. The instrumentation and little sprinkles of synth and organ and wind instruments are really good and refreshing - makes it feel well produced. I also really like the shorter instrumental songs which break things up a bit. Favourite songs: Sunflower, wild wood, instrumental - pt.1, has my fire really gone out?, country, instrumental two, moon on your pyjamas. Overall around 8/10
Pretty good moments but ultimately nothing spectacular.
Awesome album and I saved to my collection! Love me some great blue-eyed soul!
At its best it's pretty good, straightforward rockers. My biggest criticism is that it feels like it's coming to an end four or five times but just keeps chugging on. As someone who quite liked Ocean Colour Scene in the 90s, it's interesting to see just how much Steve Cradock was influenced by working with Weller at this point in time and knowing this helped to fund OCS's early recording sessions. I kept listening to this again and wanting to like it more but it still only has this handful of pretty good, straightforward rockers and never really turns into anything deeper.
Perfectly fine album, but didn't feel worthy of this list.
This feels like it was before it's time. Some highs and some lows, but I'm glad I was able to listen to it. The Portishead remix on the edition I listened to was great.
Enjoyed this very much. Reminded me of thoughtful music from the 1970's, but a better mix and sound.
a bit generic
This is one that will sneak up on you. Nothing flashy, but some solid songs, strong lyrics. His voice is pretty middle of the road -the writing carries this album, and I would love to hear other artists takes on these songs. Second half is better than the first which was a pleasant surprise.
Fantastic album from start to finish. Listened while on a 17.7km run and it kept me engaged for the whole runtime.
I couldn’t focus on this album, nothing special.
Pretty bland
Blind album and artist. Wow, music to my ear holes. I genuinely enjoyed this more than I thought. Catchy tunes, great voice, nice chords and progressions. Very interesting but this is not my favorite album by far. Great listen though!
Some songs okay, others forgettable. Found one song in the album to listen to again. 2.8
Hallo Paul Daniel Willy Weller, da isch de Timon Dagoberth Gusti Goetschmann, Da hesch mer e guete ufschwung nach zwei desaströse Albe geh. Zwüschedinne mal wider chli zfesti singer-songwriter energy aber ha freud gha mal wider musig z lose und es Album zha woni ganz han chöne durelose. 1, 2 lieder hend mi guet abgholt und mit dinere Stimm chasch also au überzüge. Gfühlsmässig leider doch ned bimene 4er sondern abgrundeti 3 Wildi Holzstämm. DAS ISCH DE DANI DANI WELLER!!
Heee ja. Büd mega spezielles aber woeder es biz humble nach 2 sehr experimentelle albe isch au voll oke. Gmütlich Mitm van dur e wiiti landschaft oder campe anere sanbank, gsehni das album uf gueti luune und ohre z stosse. Wirds daily glosst, njet. Aber Child choos by paul cheller chamer mache. 3 halb abghackti holschiitli is lagerfüür
han nur die lieder glost wo über 1 mio. streams hend – und au weni weiss dass das wahrschinli de dümmscht weg isch zum es album lose hani's glich gmacht will bim erste song d'singer/songwriter vibes zu fescht inekickt hend & und ich scho nöd bock uf es ganzes album devo gha han hüt :) aber solidi büetz päuli – hesch wahrschinli chli glück, dass nach 2 katastrophalbe cho bisch aber das gid 3 chritz
scho mega lang ned glost. scho cool I guess
Irgendeie isch mir jetzt grad de René Weiler in Sinn choo - dä lueged immer äso truurig, wie wänner bald würd aafange brüele... sorry, tuet nüt zur Sach😂. Obwohl - mängisch scho chli melancholischi Musig und si erinnered mi chli an Style vom Eric Clapton und L,nard Skynyrd (die gfalled mer aber besser) Bi Foot on the Mountain blaset na än garschtige Wind. Eig ganz nice.
uuh das isch 90er rock. sehr cool eig. mega warmi humbucker gitarre. aaah das isch er vo the style council. ich gseh. can you heal us au suuuper song? uuh i like. de bass tönt so geeil. titelsong hübschi chords. echt kreativ das ganze. instrumental isch es instrumental. cute. sehr afang 90er. er wirkt eh recht ufgschlosse füren guy wo ide 70er bekannt worde isch. britische tom petty? all the pictures on the wall hani haaammer gfunde. country findi etz au suuuper. fuuck de päule chas. 5th season isch bitz middle aged rocker aber de drumbeat isch geeeeil. fühls recht. the weaver au solide rocksong? foot on the mountain cuute folksong. shadow of the sun die art vo akkordfolg wo mich huere aspricht suuuper. ich find s tönt alles so mega nöd wi ich en "super gitarretone" wür beschriibe aber trotzdem suuper geil. aso halt mega humbucker und rund. uiii s klavier isch au super nochem refrain. de schluss isch etz echlii lang. aber super song.
uhh gitarre im intro tont schomal cool, erinneret mich ah öppis s solo isch zwar churz aber sehrsehr cool gsi! sini stimm hani iwie nöd sooo gern AAAHHH D GITARRE ERINNERET MICH CHLI AH THE CULT JZ HANIS WIEDER can you heal us findi chli lame iwie hahaha okkk s klavier isch na cool als understützig aber böö finds bis jz echli sehr schön und fründlich de schluss vo has my fire gone out isch na abgange! schweife aber immer wieder chli ab leider country INSANE LANGWILIG UHH KLAVIER MIER ISCH LANGWIIILIIIIG HALLO PAUUULLLL hahah d reprise vo holy man isch na dumm moon on yout pyjamas isch musikalisch seeeehr schön aber sini stimm gfalltmer eifach nöd? bzw. sie passt iwie nödso? weiss nöddd wiso isch das album uf dere liste? ich verstahs nöd sorry, hans echt langeilig gfunde, hii und daa mal e cooli bridge oder so aber iwie hani alles so seicht gfunde
It had a nice sound to it and was kinda interesting but nothing too special. 3 stars
Weller doing Weller
Very solid album, bit slow towards the end
Absolutely loved this from start to finish
Fairly forgettable.
Reading through some of the other reviews, it's very fun to see others describe this album as "funky." I have to assume these are the same type of folks to call black pepper "spicy."
This was a solid album listen! I enjoyed the last couple songs on the album the most. Overall, it was nice to expose myself to a new artist and album but I’m not sure if I would revisit it again. But I can see why other people would enjoy this album and artist!
Feels like Eric Clapton + Dave Matthews - perfect for a beach day or road trip
2.5
3.0
Verkar klara sig själv, bara inte i en stil jag älskar
блять, я будто слушаю саундтрек низкосортного сериала, хотя вайбик определенный есть, 2/5, мне не нравки.
Невероятно вкатил под настроение, когда я ехал на машине в тот вечер, безумно крутые были ощущения
For this review, I will not include the bonus tracks and demo tapes from the deluxe edition box set. The last time I heard Paul Weller on this journey was when he was with Mick Talbot in The Style Council for an album that was solid if dated. When the record company refused to release the group's fifth studio album, citing declining popularity, Paul dissolved The Style Council and pursued a solo career. After a modestly successful solo debut, Paul recorded Wild Wood, and what a marked improvement it was. Unburdened by dated style and production choices, Paul delivered a very soulful rock album that wore its influences on its sleeves. His vocal range, from whispers to powerful belts, as he strummed on his guitar alongside his backing band owed to the Motown legends alongside the likes of Nick Drake and Neil Young. Pair that with the vivid imagery in the lyrics, and the result is an immaculate record to let wash over. If I had to nitpick, while the short instrumentals Paul wrote with Brendan Lynch and Steve White were pleasant, they could have been combined into one longer and more meaningful track. Though if that's all I had to complain about, then I can comfortably say this was a truly enjoyable experience beginning to end. Well played, Paul.
How does Paul Weller keep worming his way in to this list in different outfits? Average white guy and nothing more.
Paul Weller's third act begin with the previous year's self-titled album and while it found The Jam's ex frontman in fine form it wasn't until Wildwood that Weller's rebirth was complete, an album that stands next to anything The Jam ever released and far better than The Jam's final effort (The Gift) it's that good. Blows away anything by The Style Council for the record. A rustic masterpiece that deeply inspired bands like Oasis & Blur and let the world know that The Modfather was back and back for good. An essential British rock album.
Pretty alright, didn't expect to jam out as much in the first couple of songs, but they were solid. Can't pin why I Holy Man sounded so familiar, but it just felt like I had listened to it before? Perhaps its from a sample.
I think I might be going insane. The majority of reviews for this album seem to call it boring and dull. Just a generic rock album from the 90’s. Me, being an American not knowing who the fuck Paul Weller is, brace for the worst. However, after hearing this for the first time, I didn’t find it boring or dull. I’ve seen this generator give me boring and dull, from hour long electronic ambiance traps to the endless jazz to listening to the Allman Brothers fuck around live for 80 minutes at Fillmore East. The fifty minutes here weren’t even close to that. Sure, some of the album feels very one-note and lacks variety. In turn, it does make this feel a little bloated. But, most of this album was kind of a bop. I thought Paul sounded good here, having the kind of strength and range of any good 70’s rock singer. Honestly, most of these songs invoke more of a 70’s vibe than the 90’s. And his back up band rocks, too. Does liking this mean I have terrible taste? I dunno. Maybe to some. But this is my project, and I say this was pretty good. Favorite track: Can You Heal Us (Holy Man) Other hits: Sunflower, Wild Wood, The Weaver, All The Pictures On The Wall, Foot of the Mountain, Moon On Your Pyjamas
I hadn't heard this album before. It was okay.
The safest type of rock is called Paul Weller.
Forgot every song as I listened to it.
Very enjoyable listen. Never listened before. I would listen to this album again but nothing earth shattering.
not bad, not really exciting, brave brit pop - rock
2 - fine
Good music to do manual labor to. I was a little bored already anyway.
Really thought this was enjoyable. A little Jam, a little Cat Stevens, and some really heartfelt songwriting. A lovely surprise. Unexpected bangers: Sunflower, Has My Fire Really Gone Out?, The Weaver, 5th Season.
Good listen
Fun mix of genres. Wild Wood is pretty awesome.
Enjoyable but forgettable
Inoffensive
The Brit equivalent to Hootie and the Blowfish
I vaguely remember this one getting pushed back in 1993 but it never had much traction stateside. The title track has 33M listens on Spotify, I may have heard it once or twice but it's not a song I'd seek out. Overall the album was just ok, kind of boring though. It feels folky and wanders, not my thing I guess. I thought it felt very singer/songwriter focused and independently produced as it obviously wasn't looking for hits or mainstream acceptance. Background music at best. Being honest, I didn't finish this one, there was no compelling reason to go through all 16 songs once I hit #11. No influence that I can see or measure, zero hits in the US, average music and vocals. Would never make my T1001 and not sure how it made yours.
Boring
Not my thing. After listening to this album, I couldn’t remember a single thing about it. To me, it was a completely unremarkable piece of art.
What are the merits that this one's got to be included, since the wikipedia article didn't shed a single photon of light upon this. Music is perfectly adequate pop, nice productions, the songs are as boring as ever. It's referred to as trad rock in few places and I'm assuming it's some sort of initiator to a micro genre of british popular music, one which I couldn't give a gnats bollocks about, but none the less. This might be the reason why this album is held in high regard. Fractionally more interesting than country/folk evolution with wee bit of added electricity.
It was okay but nothing special. Not the worst thing I’ve ever heard but none of it was particularly memorable.
Was okay.
Nice album, great mood for an autumn evening, but that is about it.
Sunflower and Wild Wood are great songs. Rest ok 3/5
Pretty solid, never heard of Paul Weller before
3.0
2/5
I was not familiar with Paul Weller. But I’m glad this was on the list. The album was pretty good front to back. Vocals and musically- it was solid.
I'm going high. First play was enough to make me repeat, and each time it grew on me. More than one moment that reminded me of Digger Jones / Stiv belting it out.
About half the songs are really great. Like I really enjoyed them. There are some stinkers too, mostly the acoustic stuff, not backed by the full band. Overall, a very enjoyable listen.
Decent album--I liked a lot of it. Having never heard of him, I went back and checked out the Jam and they weren't bad either--apparently huge in the UK. I don't know if I would ever get back to this, but I'll probably put on the Jam more.
Cool blend of folky, punky, rock
When people say "boomer" as an insult, this dusty-ass dad rock is what they're talking about
This record sounds really good, but several of the songs tread the same territory and suffer from too much similarity. I'm sure a few relistens would reveal the charms of individual songs and earn a worthier score for the album overall.
Credit where it's due: I was nonplussed when this appeared on my list, but I found it to be much more enjoyable than I'd remembered/imagined. Perhaps age-related; I found Weller very boring in the 90s but can now appreciate this record's reflective, folky, soulful charm.
A great album. Sounds like a load of musicians who really know their shit playing in a room together. Weller's songwriting when it hits is soulful, raw, tender and in your face at the same time.
Not bad. Felt oddly familiar, but in an unoriginal way.
4.5!
Fav: 5th Season Least Fav: All The Pictures On The Wall He’s certainly competent and can create decent music, but nothing I’ve heard from any of his projects on this list have convinced me he can consistently make great music. Theres a lot of dull between the impressive stuff
A wild journey into the mind of Weller.
Americana old rock like Clapton, Steve Miller, Springsteen
4 stars. Not memorable lyrics but his voice, sound, and beat is great.
Listening to this album now for the first time in years, it strikes me how average it is. I think there are Jam albums that deserve to be in this list, but not this one. It's an example of the overrepresentation of 90s UK indie rock that so many folks keep complaining about.
Can’t believe the bad reviews (probably Americans!) of this album. I bought it on vinyl when it came out and it’s a stone cold classic! Music, singing, lyrics, production and just the overall feel of it. Weller is a very talented musician and songwriter, nuff said!
boy stop tearing your throat and let the rest have fun, and make it better
Cannot say I have ever been a great fan of Paul Weller as a solo artist. Although he is a well regarded musician there is little of his solo work that I like. I am also not keen on him as an individual in the way he acts and his deportment. This was not helped at all by the death last week of The Jam’s drummer Rick Buckler. Reading his obituary it appears that Weller’s attitude towards him was not good. True or not I don’t have much time for Weller so my view of him does affect my view of his music. He was the darling of the British music press and this album held up by them as a masterpiece. I never bought into this and less so now and regarded listening today as time wasted. 2/5 25/2/25
Was fine but I was working so didn’t fully absorb maube
I am familiar with the name Paul Weller. However, I had forgotten his music. Good opportunity to listen to it again now. I quite liked the album. It didn't really excite me, but I'm happy to listen to it again. 4/5
Nothing massively stood out, but it might benefit from another listen.
Perfectly acceptable album, I could have this album on in the background and not feel intrigued to know anything more about any of the songs, and not disappointed by anything I listened to.
It was ok. Nothing stood out to me at the time, and I am having difficulty remembering anything about it now. But I am pretty sure I didn't hate it for any reason.
Paul Weller - Wild Wood Nice album that genuinely makes country sound better, using good riffs and nice vocals coming from Paul Weller. Honestly, this one was a fresh breath of air after the previous album I had to listen to (Duck Stab by the Residents), this is something I'll gladly listen to anyday. Overall, this is good! 1.- Sunflower = 9/10 2.- Can You Heal Us (Holy Man) = 9/10 3.- Wild Wood = 6/10 4.- Instrumental - Pt. 1 = 7/10 5.- All The Pictures On The Wall = 7/10 6.- Has My Fire Really Gone Out? = 8/10 7.- Country = 6/10 8.- Instrumental Two = 6/10 9.- 5th Season = 9/10 10.- The Weaver = 8/10 11.- Instrumental - Pt. 2 = 7/10 12.- Foot Of The Mountain = 7/10 13.- Shadow Of The Sun = 10/10 14.- Holy Man - Reprise = 8/10 15.- Moon On Your Pyjamas = 8/10 16.- Hung Up = 9/10 FINAL SCORE: 7.8/10
[3/10]
re-listening because i feel i didn't give this album a fair rating the first time Sunflower - 4/5 Can You Heal Us (Holy Man) - 3/5 Wild Wood - 4/5 Instrumental - Pt. 1 - no rating All The Pictures On The Wall - 3/5 Has My Fire Really Gone Out? - 3/5 Country - 3/5 Instrumental Two - no rating 5th Season - 3/5 The Weaver - 3/5 Instrumental - Pt. 2 - no rating Foot Of The Mountain - 2/5 Shadow Of The Sun - 3/5 Holy Man - Reprise - 3/5 Moon On Your Pyjamas - 2/5 Hung Up - 3/5 Average score: 3/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️ okay now i understand what i didn't like about this album on my first listen i liked a few tracks i suppose. i could even enjoy *something* about the tracks i rated lower, and that something was the instrumentation. everything else? not so much. Paul Weller's a decent vocalist i suppose, but his lyrics are corny, generic, and preachy at times. if it weren't for that fact, i could've enjoyed this album far better than i did it takes more than just good instrumentation and production to make an enjoyable album, hence why i can't bring myself to give this any higher of a score than I have
Solid album here. Not what I was expecting at all.
Old man rock. There are some decent tunes here, but just incredibly unexciting. Best song: Moon on Your Pyjamas
2.5
Pretty bland I’d say.
"You kids like the rock and roll, yeah? Check out this Wild Wood record!" "Shut up, Dad."
Nothing stood out to me about this album. Maybe I didn't give it enough attention, but it also didn't grab at me in any way. Sounded like he was a good musician and singer. The album frequently reminded me of 90's easy listening or contemporary rock. Not sure if this a great album because he originated that sound, or he did it best in some regard, but it just wasn't anything to me.
Some of Mr Wellers best songwriting. It feel emotional and candid
Belle voix, mélodies efficaces et travaillées; mais j’en ai entendu beaucoup du genre. Qu’est-ce qui les démarque?
This was too long and boring. It wasn't awful all the time but I can't understand why this made the list.
This is very well constructed music. If I pause to consider a sheet of paper I can appreciate it as well. I'm just not getting anything from this that says "You should listen to this" It's a cohesive album of music that sounds like waiting room music. It's lacking soul.
i got bored
I love Paul Weller. Love this album. Favorites: Sunflower, Wild Wood, All the Pictures on the Wall, Country, The Weaver, Hung Up Would I listen to it again: Yes
I would have liked this album more if someone else sang it
i’m not sure i have ever really listened to paul weller, but i truly loved this album! sunflower is my fave song of the album, what a banger. a rock solid 4/5
хорошо
Good music, not crazy about the guys voice
I thought everything I heard was well done, the instrumentation was tight and lyrically not bad. Loved the drums on most of it, and the guitar work was always mixed well. Only half listened to it really so not a fair review. Will listen again and request to change this if I feel like I should.
Someone reviewed this and said it sounds timeless bc it could’ve been made in the 70s. No…it sounds like the 70s, but 20 years later for some reason. Soulless tripe.
Sounds like if Collective Soul spawned in the Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young extended universe
not rly my vibe
Released in 1993, but the songs could have been released in 1973. Almost feels like a contemporary work by Traffic or Blind Faith with some James Taylor thrown in for good measure. It just has a rich, mellow soulful sound that is not tied to the era it was released, having none of the grunge or jam rock that was so prevalent in the early 1990s (at least in North America, maybe things were different in the UK). 3.5⭐️
8/10
Quite enjoyed it
I wasn't expecting much here, only because I got an album by The Jam yesterday which was ok. But I was pleasantly surprised! Much better than I expected really. I liked the guitar. A few songs started feeling a bit repetitive and long, but overall a good album 4 ⭐️
Quite Boring. Nothing all that special or different about it. Dont really understand why it's on the list.
Not bad, not brilliant.
decent album, seemed to me like it wanted to be a generic rock sound, a little bit sounding like Steve Winwood.
Meh.
He sounds like a lovechild of Tom Waits and Zucchero.
I’m a bit conflicted about this one. On the one hand, Paul Weller’s talent for writing a solid tune is undeniable—there’s a real knack for melody and catchiness throughout. The songs are nice, no doubt about that. But something about it feels a little of it’s dated, but not in a way that feels charming or timeless. It’s more like it’s trapped in a specific moment that doesn’t quite hold up. What really struck me, though, is how much this feels like Weller is trying to channel Steve Winwood. I can’t fully explain it, but I could easily imagine this as a Winwood album instead. It’s not a bad listen by any means, but it doesn’t feel particularly special, either. It’s like a lot of those records that 70s rock artists put out during this time—polished, competent, but missing that extra spark that makes it truly stand out. It’s like a decent brew that’s gone lukewarm; drinkable, but nothing to rave about.
Bluesy Brit rock from the godfather of mods. Great performances from many different instruments but Weller’s voice really commands authority while throwing flavour into his notes. Written in the early 90s, so looking back it gave Weller his own identity seperate from The Jam. He could sing and play the blues. Add some funk into the breakdowns and seasoned it with hints of electronica.
I have never heard of this singer before but i really enjoyed listening to this album, i especially liked the first few songs
I don’t remember ever hearing any of these songs before. Quite liked a few of them.
Kudos for a really strong ending
Listenable not watchable.
Good but not the best new order lp
Another great Weller album
Jam > Style Council > ………………. Weller
Most of the songs were bad. I thought Paul Weller was better than this. Why did I think "Wild Wood" would be a good album? Looks like I'll be forgetting this album. "Sunflower" is actually quite good though. 2 stars for "Wild Wood".
Can't say that this one was hugely memorable, but I did enjoy it overall.
Have never listened to this before. A really enjoyable album.
This album ended up being much better than I expected! Quite a pleasant listen!
Came away actually really impressed
Ok
I listened to this album while I was in the throes of the flu. It was an anchor that held me sane while my fever-racked body was tossing and turning. The thundering headache was soothed by the plucking of Weller's guitar. Short of breath, with a stuffy nose, I nevertheless felt light listening to this album, floating on the gruff but charming vocals. So, in conclusion: Pretty good.
This was quite ok, might revisit. It straddles the line between new and coming artist and one attempting to remain cool with the kids. It doesn't do bad at that.
7/10. Some awesome transitions and instrumental at moments. But not as consistent.
so generic and dull but not actively offensive, so three it is. i actually thought this sounded much older than the 90s in a bad way - dated and dull and zzzzzz. the top review calls this "Dentist Rock" which i found both very funny and accurate.
another album where i liked the first three tracks, then things took a turn for the boring and i lost interest. much like paul's old band, the jam, there are definitely some songs that pack a punch and really rock, but they're all floating in a sea of mediocre filler. it's fine but i'm not sure it was necessary for the list... favorites: sunflower, can you heal us, wild wood
Very dull, couldn't get into it.
Good
It's an easy listen, it's nothing too complicated, quite catchy. A nice listen Not sure the album is good enough for it to be 54 minutes long as i was a bit sick of it by Foot Of The Mountain. I liked the opening tracks though and Moon On Your Pyjamas
3.5/5
#442. This reminds me a lot of Joe Bonamassa, just with a lot less going on. It isn't bad though, I don't think. 3/5: decent. Song added to playlist: 5th Season I've created a playlist on Spotify that consists of the best and/or my favorite song from each of the albums in this book. This list can be found here if you are interested: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7MAXDGLWlwLkFLb8veGfkA?si=FqkQQPgZTFWG0jAUJXLFZA&utm_source=copy-link
Okay
The opening track is what I thought Derek and the dominoes would sound like based on the way people I knew and radio DJs would describe the band. This is pretty good. Ok, on track three. This album is great
Still probably Weller's best solo record.
I had never heard or heard of Paul Weller before, so this album was really a pleasant surprise. In reading some of the other reviews, I saw that some found this boring and I guess that I understand this point of view. But for me, the tracks varied enough from each other so this wasn’t a problem for me. I will save this one and will be listening to it again…a solid four stars.
2/5
Paul Weller har gjort mycket bra genom åren. Den här plattan får fullt godkänt.
This is Paul Weller in a good place. There aren't any hits here, but there are some great pop songs for sure. It's definitely better than his Style Council stuff (but not as good as The Jam). I would definitely add this record to my collection.
was shocked to learn that this dude was not 50 when he recorded this album. good shit though
Solid, nice guitars.
I've always found Weller's solo work a little bland compared with The Jam and Style Council. Something about it just never really grabbed me, although I normally like the singer-songwriter genre too. It's OK but I don't know how important this is and not much stood out.
It was nothing to write home about and certainly not must listen to before I die… I enjoyed the blues infused rock, there were some ok tracks, but overall more on the generic side
Nice, a surprise as I've never listened to Paul Weller (solo) before
I had to check that I was listening to the right album because I expected Paul Weller to not be so mellow. It took me a while to figure out what this album reminded me of, and it was Traffic from the 1960s/1970s.
The title track was okay, with hints that it could’ve been something better, but the rest failed to make an impression (at best). The instrumentals were probably the best part. 2 for being boring
4.5 need another listen stat
Solid blues infused rock album with some standout tracks, but overall a little on the generic side. I enjoy his work with The Jam a bit more. Highlights: -Sunflower -Wild Wood -Hung Up
It’s fine.
Simply beautiful
Very different from the Jam, kind of a 70s Traffic vibe.
Not bad
Dull
i don’t know what i expected of this album, but it was a million times better than that. holy moly this was a nice surprise. i love the jam and I’ve actually watched him live as support for blur at wembley but i never paid much attention to his solo stuff. it’s nothing like the jam. as i said, this is everything i didn’t expect. it’s so good. so far one of my favourite discoveries of this project
Instrumental Part 1 and 2 were good, as was Holy Man (Reprise) but the rest of the album was kind of boring and derivative
This was a new artist for me. I enjoyed it quite a bit and will return. There ate ways that this echoes many other artists with whom I'm slightly more familiar -- and I don't know who's influencing whom.
Okay
Quite pleasant! Warm guitar with piano and flute at times. Very enjoyable
Bastante bien. Rock con carga setentera y una vibra sabrosa de rock de papás, muy disfrutable.
0/16 totally a good album though
Really enjoyed his album. Heard a few tracks before - whole album good for chilling out with a beer too.
Not bad, very inessential. Doubt I'll listen again and can't think of a good reason to put this on the list. The Jam was a lot better.
First five songs or so, I thought were pretty strong. Lost momentum pretty quick. Too bad, coulda gave probably made a nice 35 minute album out of this. Not bad, but definitely did not need to hear it.
Just can't keep Paul Weller down. Between the Jam, the Style Council, and his solo work he was bound to inspire generations to come. Here, he helped lead the transition from Mod to the Britpop explosion of the mid 90's.
Не интересно, но для фона сойдёт
The Good: The many ways one could misinterpret the title of the album The Bad: Considering the possibilities of misinterpretation of the title, now start misinterpreting the image on the album cover… The Ugly: all your dirty minds! What? So, Paul Weller, ex The Jam, ex Style Council, raconteur of this here album that I had never heard of before. And I am liking it. Setting aside the bithcin’ and moanin’ of plenty of people stating that this is drab, I think that this album is a clear reminder that it is time the music industry allows well produced albums to come out again, by people who actually know something about music. I am uncertain what ranking I should give this album; 3 or 4*?
The good thing about 1001albumsgenerator is that you maybe start with the opinion that although you liked the Jam, you hated Paul Weller solo stuff, and just like that you get Wild Wood and your opinion is validated. A competent album that neither moves or excites but simply floats over your head leaving you no better off for having listened to it
first listen this album is too long but there's some real good stuff
This dude started the rock band The Jam in the late 70's, then when they disbanded, he formed sophisti-pop band The Style Council in the 80's. After this, he went out on his own in the 90's. Dudes done a lot of stuff across a lot of genres.Because of that, it's hard to slap a genre on this music. New wave /pop/rock? It's that low key waiting room rock. It's not bad. Reminds me of Richard Hawley. I first heard him on this generator a while back. Just good easy listening light rock. That's what this is like. Someone commented that it is the British equivalent of Hootie and the Blowfish or Blues Traveller and I think that is pretty spot on. Favourite songs: The Weaver, Sunflower, 5th Season, Hung Up, Has My Fire Really Gone Out?, Can You Heal Us (Holy Man), All the Pictures on the Wall, Wild Wood, Foot of the Mountain, Holy Man (Reprise) Least favourite songs: Moon on Your Pyjamas 4/5
Good
really good album
Never heard of the guy but I really liked the album. Definitely listen to again.
The song "Wild Wood" reminds me a little bit of Nick Drake but higher tempo and not as soothing. Pretty good overall, might return to this if I have the feeling/time.
Didn't like this one.
It was okay
I am starting to think that this Paul Weller man is a pretty cool guy. Solid rock from Mr. Jam.
Very solid record from Mr. Weller. It’s rarely anything too unusual and spectacular - it’s just really well crafted.
Never heard of him but solid. Surprised my fave track 'Holy Man' has so few plays
I had never heard of Paul Weller so I went into this open with no preconceptions. I found it to be a solid effort, an easy listen and I enjoyed it. 3.5/5
good and previously unheard artist
Rock/indie/just good. Started out strong. And Whenever it started to lose my interest, it gained it back again. Strong 4/5.
It's...not great. I don't really think it stands out. It sounds like stereotypical early 90s rock. That time where grunge was starting to wind down, but there were these acts that were kind of stuck between grunge and Clapton era classic guitar rock. 2 stars
3.5
Oh man do I love Weller! His albums are consistently full of great tracks and this is no different. Loved this!
I love The Jam and Style Council but have never listened to any of Weller’s solo stuff. I enjoy his voice but the backing music just doesnt do it for me. A lot of it just comes over super bland and generic. Still a solid album but I would rather listen to songs about how hot summer is while Weller touches himself in a john boat half naked. 6/10
This was a really cool album.
This was unexpected for me. I had never heard of Paul Weller before, but I definitely have now. Country/Rock sort of mix that stands out from others in that genre with different instrument tones that you would typically find and great vocals. Really enjoyable
I accepted it. No more. No less.
Meh, this was fine. Kind of boring. Kind of Ok.
2.9 1x catchup 11/4/24
a bit conflicted about this one. on one hand, i think paul weller has a knack for catchy songwriting. i felt like a lot of the songs here were well written and catchy enough. i thought the production felt a bit dated in a not-charming way, but it wasn't awful. somehow this album feels like paul weller was just trying to sound like steve winwood and i can't pinpoint why, just that i can imagine steve winwood putting this album out. it's not bad, it just feels like a lot of the albums of rock musicians from the 70s put out at this period in time. not really anything special for me here.
Lovely.
keksitään joku naseva iskulause. pistetään biisin nimeksi ja toistetaan kertsissä, mahdollisesti erilaisilla intonaatioilla = one of the great american songwriters... paitsi onkin britti... missä aksentti? missä ummettunut laulaja? huoh americanized..... Mikä on englantilaisten ja heidän pakkomielteensä tehdä mitä jumalatonta bluesrockia? ok kohtuutonta kommenttia.. blues on kaikille... vaikka on paskaa.. ei haittaa.. mitä paskempi sitä parempi.. kunhan ikävöi... kunhan itkee yömyöhään... omg omg en voi hyppiä tälle, en voi hop hop jeejeejeeillä tälle, en pysty hiiihooo wauwauwauttamaan tälle... istu lapsi vittu alas ja kuuntele... ei aina tarvitse ahoi ahoi ahoioioioittaa... wild wood
I didn't know much about Paul Weller but I wasn't expecting him to sound so country.
Have never warmed to solo Weller. I like a few Jam tracks, and the tremendous Walls Come Tumbling Down by Style Council just might be the best song he's ever had anything to do with, but (despite repeated exposure) solo Weller has never come across to me as anything more than, or less than, absolutely fine. I don't really like Traffic either, it turns out. Wild Wood's been on a couple of tracks ago and I've already forgotten the tune again, it's so bland. The rest is even more bland. In a normal rating situation I'd give it mid to low marks. In a list of 1001 all time albums taking the place of another record, it's got to be the lowest score. Thoroughly unremarkable.
Competent and earnestly preformed but few standout tracks. Reminds of the typical pub bore who contends that such and such modern music isn't "real" music and then go on to claim this album as an example of the "real" music in their mind. Makes for a tedious discussion no one bothers to argue and they go on believing themselves correct forever. 3.5*
Completely new for me. But very nice - liked it a lot.
dentist rock
Kind of liked this. Enjoyed the bluesy elements. Just no standout songs for me. 2.5/5 Probably won’t listen again
Det var faktisk en rigtig fornøjelig oplevelse. Jeg blev kasest lidt rundt imellem noget som fik mig til at tænke på Jimmi hendrix, voodo child, og så var der lidt Teanecious D vibes, lidt Elton John. Den klare sig med nød og næppe op på en lille 4er.
Det er sgu et meget fint indie rock album. Men det rammer mig ikke lige i hjertet
I’m guessing this is a „you had to have been there album“. Well, I wasn’t.
Paul Weller I have known by name only, and having given it a listen yesterday I feel it remains that way. Unmemorable to me, except for a few similarities to Neil Young I identified. Oh well, onwards and upwards.
This is forgettable. Not worth adding to the list in my opinion
Solid rock and roll from an unsung musician.
Another album that feels displaced from a different decade. There were parts of this one that I enjoyed... "Can You Heal Us (Holy Man)," "Has My Fire Really Gone Out?," and probably a few others.
Absolutely competent, but ultimately a crushing disappointment. Mr. Weller's songwriting has aged out of my taste. I'd rather throw on the worst B-side riddled album by The Jam any day of the week over this mid-tempo boomer rock. I am legit sad to have heard this record.
Boring but it was nice background muisc
An OK album, but my preference goes out to the Jam (great band who mainly made 5* albums) over the Style Council over Paul Weller solo.
Technically, a very good album, but somehow also a little bit forgettable.
I think I only knew the title song, and it took a couple of spins to get into the rest. Conclusion: very solid album.
This was an ok album. Honestly I didn't hear any standout hits from it. I did enjoy the listen though.
I enjoyed the album but will probably never listen to it ever again. 6/10
Good
I like Paul Weller but this did nothing for me.
Sleeper album and artist. I really enjoyed this! Super easy listening, especially if you like the 90s. It's a solid 4.
Fun album. Definitely enjoyed the second half more. First half was slow, more laid back. Second half was more of my speed. More guitar, seemed like he had more fun on that part, faster songs.
Bit of a sleeper! 3.5/5
Maybe a 3
7/10 I went into this with a bias against Paul Waller, having not been a huge fan of his late 90s music But this was much better than expected. More mellow, rock yes, but with influences of blues, soul, even some funk Not exactly exhilarating though, and doesn’t vary hugely, so a slight ceiling. This would be 3.5 stars if allowed Best: Holy Man (Reprise)
I love me some white boy soul. This felt like Van Morrison for the 90s. I don't know what became of Paul Weller after this, but I hope he didn't become a crazy asshole like Van Morrison. Hope to come back to this album in the future!
A second listening was required for this one. I don't think I was fully paying attention to it the first time, and the second go around I liked it a lot better. Although I am not a huge fan of britpop, this easily ushers the way in for them. There was a very DIY feel to it, not overly produced. And that rawness really shows off in some of the songs. An album I may come back to, I really enjoyed it. Top tracks: "Wild Wood," "Shadow Of The Sun," both instrumentals, "Sunflower"
Tough album to rate. I didn't mind it. At all. But I struggle to classify it. Weller has a classic sound to his vocals. That combined with the musical arrangements make it feel like a Stephen Stills album from the 70s, or maybe a Steve Winwood or Joe Cocker album (a little jazzy). It's a 1993 rock album but doesn't fit the 90's at all. So it's not a modern sound but it's also not a dated sound, and I wouldn't call it a timeless sound either. If it wasn't Weller or he wasn't formerly of the Jam or he wasn't British, would we see this album on this list? I don't know. But I found his new musical direction in the Style Council interesting and enjoyable, and ditto here. This album doesn't feel like it has anything special but I did not mind playing it multiple times. I almost want to give it a 4 because I didn't bump up his Style Council album from 3.5. Still, this feels more like a solid 3. My favorite songs were Sunflower, Can You Heal Us, the title track (great start to the album with those 3 by the way), 5th Season, Shadow of the Sun, Holy Man, and Hung Up (great end to the album with those 3 of the last 4).
Wasn't much aware of Weller or The Jam before some Facebook music group posts. The lyrics can be a good bit underwhelming, in keeping with the yacht rock stylings of the music. I can hear at times what could have been pretty cool, like in the instrumental part of Has My Fire Really Gone Out? or 5th Season or Shadow of the Sun, but the lyrics return too soon. I keep feeling like this could have been something.
This may be my favourite Paul Weller phase - loved the Jam but they were not consistent. Not a fan of the Style Council vibe but this is just beautifully mellow. And there are three or four absolute classics on here.
I was immediately sucked in when this album kicked off. Something about those first three tunes really had a magical element that's hard to describe. While those moments cropped up throughout, the album settled in to a "yeah, this is pretty good" vibe and not the continuous sublime promise of the start. So, I suppose I'm really at a 3.5+, which bumps this to a 4. I'll admit that I was confusing Weller with The Replacements and Paul Westerberg when this got served, so there was also my brain acclimating to the Jam and Style Council history. Anyway, very solid album that I would likely not have stumbled upon on my own.
maybe my head wasn't in the right place, but this seemed really bland. there are so many bold albums that didn't make the cut, i fail to see why this one did. i thought the first song was all right, though.
I prefer my Paul Weller in the flavor of the Style Council. This sounded generic. Hard to give a 2 b/c it's not that it's bad it's just not captivating.
I really wanted to like it.
3.5
peut-être que c'est un peu réducteur : je trouve qu'il a une belle voix, mais qui se démarque pas trop Les musiques séparément sont oubliables mais l'album entier est plutôt agréable (ce qui doit être encore mieux en live, il faut que j'aille voir), et après tout le but de cette liste est d'écouter l'album en entier
Another surprise.
This was fine, but nothing that I'd ever want to listen to again.
Forgot how good this album is, haven't listened to it in years. I think I used to see it as an aging artist clinging desperately to relevance, but its just a very very good late stage album. Great songwriting, singing and guitar playing. Can see how this would have had a big influence on Oasis, Ocean Colour Scene, Gomez, etc. 9/10
è oggettivamente un po' lunghino, ma a me è piaciuto, in barba a tutte le recensioni che dicono che è noioso. sarà una unpopular opinion, ma a gusto io preferisco mille volte un album simile a qualcosa di super sperimentale che non mi lascia niente e che mi annoia pure (o peggio, mi indispone)
Un po’ insipido.
Album 540 of 1001 Paul Weller - Wild Wood (1993) Rating : 3 / 5 A nice album. Laid back melancholy sound. Something to kick back and relax to. Not sure I'd give it any awards but a good listen.
I accidentally gave another album two instead on 3 stars, so ol' Paulie boy can join them.
boring
I was a little afraid of the second listen of this one, as I know I had a string of generous 5 stars in there for a while previously. Fear not, this album absolutely held up with me. I really dig the funk-y, grunge-y, punk-y, blue-eyed soul-y elements throughout the album. It's a singer-songwriter that pays particular attention to its arrangements, and I love it. Favorite track: Has My Fire Really Gone Out?
I was almost as bored listening to this as Paul Weller was recording it.
Some decent bluesy guitar licks, a couple cool instrumental jams and several toe tapping songs. Overall an enjoyable listen from an artist I wasn't familiar with. I wouldn't mind taking a deeper dive into his catalogue.
U/5
dad rock?
Echt een erg goed album, maar ik kan niet alleen maar 5 geven
The entire album was an easy listen, if altogether unremarkable. There were quite a few flashes of Traffic in the music and vocals. That's not a bad thing...unless there's nothing else to really make you distinguishable.
Oerdegelijke, zij het een beetje generieke, kwaliteitsrock. Een beetje bluesy. Qua zang helemaal niks mis mee en dat is waar het bij mij vaak mis gaat, dus dat is mooi meegenomen. De gitaar is de ene keer akoestisch en de andere keer elektriek en dan wordt ook het wahwah pedaaltje niet geschuwd. Orgeltje erbij, altijd leuk. En als klap op de vuurpijl een wat ingetogen maar redelijk funky drummer die z'n vak goed verstaat. Een smeltkroes van Phil Collins, Bob Dylan en een witte Lenny Kravitz met enigszins neutrale cowboylaarzen aan z'n voeten. Ik vind dit best lekker, maar tegelijk klinkt het wel een heel klein beetje als een soort rechtenvrij album wat elke spijkerbroekenwinkel de hele dag mag draaien zonder geld aan BumaStemra af te hoeven dragen. Uiteindelijk is luistergenot bij mij toch altijd leidend en dan is dit wel een 4-.
Rating: 8/10 A great rock album overall, pretty diverse in sound while having excellent production. Wish he took a bit more risks but great nonetheless.
Wild wood was a pleasant surprise this morning. I love the guitar and drum tones on this record. Nice warm vocals and clear bass tones are complementary to the sound as well. Great songs and musical performances worthy of repeated listens.
I missed this one in the 90's. I'm not sure who this is, but the guitar is cool right off the rip. Interesting album, kind of after its time being in the 90's. Nothing jumped out at me, but solid album. Imma give it a 3.
I'd never heard of this guy until this listen. I was shocked to hear that he is English, and it turns out, a pretty big deal in the UK. I really want to look up an interview so that I can hear his speaking voice. He definitely did his homework for this album, which has shades of blues, country, Southern rock, funk, folk. A very American sound. None of those genres are what I usually listen to, but I can appreciate them, and this album was a solid offering. Definitely got me tapping my toe. Top track: 5th Season
This was a background music type album for me. I never heard of Paul Weller until I listened to this. Cool riffs throughout the album,.but it was mainly jam music with more rhythmic singing parts being interjected between blues type riffs. I didn't really hear many hooks on the songs that drew me.in. I feel like this is an Americana type album, which is strange because Paul is English yet sounds like some type of blues singer.
I don't like it. The vocals and some of the blues noodling is Clapton-adjacent. I think I know what it feels like for Elvis Costello haters to listen to Elvis Costello now.
Perfectly fine album from an artist I’ve never heard of before.
3.5 Like an average Richard Thompson or Elvis Costello album. I liked it!
I am a huge JAM fan, and consider them to be among the top 3 coming out of the UK. They were on top when Paul sent his dad in to announce the break up to his bandmates. Shitty! I guess he’s since had a solid career, but he’s not achieved the level of success he had with The JAM. Don’t know why he decided to go a different direction with his music, and he clearly has no regrets. Good for him. I own this album, and it’s not bad. I guess I bought it simple due to the connections with his former band. It’s not as good, not even close.
You’d think he’d do something interesting at least once, even if by accident, in this albums 54 minute run time, but no. Not once. This album brings absolutely nothing into the world. It’s not enjoyable in the slightest, yet it also isn’t bad enough to laugh at. The sheer lack of any creativity at all is almost enough to earn this album a score of 1/5, in my opinion. However, I will refrain from giving out that score, to save it for the truly intolerable albums.
I said on the Wilco release that I was ready for Dad Rock, but maybe this is a bit too far. I liked it but it all felt a bit too safe; I doubt it's something I'd return to. Side note; I remember when this came out thinking Paul Weller was old, but he was only 35!
Paul Weller's musical career really hasn't been stuck in a rut - from The Jam's rise as a mod band on the back of the punk explosion through The Style Council's mannered pop to his long solo career. On first listen, I wasn't particularly engaged by this album, which seemed to veer between soul-inflected songs to more AOR type material. By my second listen I rather liked some of it a bit more. After three plays I think this may be a grower. But I'll still give this an average score I think. Inoffensive and a bit 'grown-up'. The album is over 30 years old (how time flies)!
Feels like pastiche. No bad but I can't take it seriously.
Wild Wood is an album that's pretty solid for what it is but doesn't seem to noteworthy. The album did start off with it's fairly weird moments but then transitioned into a far more normal album. Weller's singing is fairly good and the actual music also had its good moments but sometimes, the songs felt like they were dragging on and not adding much onto themselves especially when you consider that this album is a fairly long one. The album is pretty decent but i just feel like i don't really have mush else to add to this review other than that. Best Song: Can You Heal Us (Holy Man) Worst Song: Has My Fire Really Gone Out?
Very Frampton
Interesting, but unfocused
I'll admit that The Jam is a serious blindspot that I need to correct, but thankfully, listening to the 1993 debut album from Paul Weller will compel me more than anything else, since how is it possible that I've listened to this more than 'This Is The Modern World?' I suppose this album is worth noting due to 1) The Jam's reverence in their native U.K. 2) How it occupies an interesting space and time in between grunge and Britpop that somehow manages to traverse both and neither. And 3) that it is a clear attempt to create music for adults by an adult, not unlike another post-punk/new wave artist from an iconic band who ventured out off on his own (I'm talking about the Youssou N'Dour of England, Sting). I don't think any of these songs are as good as any of Sting's cuts, but they're not as embarrassing either, and so, just not as memorable. B
5 - maybe it’s the moment, but this calm, melodic, and soothing just hit definitely not perfect, and can blend together, but as a whole it’s amazing Probably a good point to write my criteria for a 5: good enough to save to my Spotify (a historically impossibly high bar) and listen to many times in the future Deserves a second listen
Oh, hey, look at that, it's a rootsy throwback from an established artist. Of course it made this list.
Love me so Weller, the Mod-Father is just a legend never frightened to reinvent himself. Album has a really rich full sound, Weller at his best, Stand out tracks: - Sunflower - Can You Heal Us (Holy Man) - Wild Wood - All The Pictures On The Wall - The Weaver - Foot Of The Sun - Shadow Of The Sun - Hung Up
Incredible album. Best new discovery I have had so far.
not bad
I’m more familiar with the Jam, but still enjoyed this. Favourite track was All The Pictures On The Wall, but none were bad and most were good.
God I listened to this ages ago and forgot to rate. If I remember rightly it was lovely. Simpsons: No
Solid 3. Enjoyable but nothing amazing.
This is somewhere in the middle for me. Didn't love it, but didn't mind it.
Some ups, some downs, but mostly in the middle
I thoroughly enjoyed this record. Expecting just a singer/songwriter type a la James Taylor, a lot of tracks had elements of quality country music while others had more 70s big band elements like The Ides of March. All the while the lyrical and vocal soul of Weller is also apparent throughout. I had never heard of this man before today, and this record tells me I need to dive deeper into his catalog. Notable Tracks: - Sunflower - Can You Heal Us (Holy Man) - Has My Fire Really Gone Out? - 5th Season - Shadow Of The Sun 9/10
Dreary sameness. I guess in theory I see how this could be someone's thing.
unremarkable, como dicen los gringos. No recuerdo nada de este disco.
Not that interesting to me.
Great album. Listened to it all day. The Weaver is the highlight . All the singles are great. Album tracks good Solid 4