Wild Wood

Never heard of this artist before. Apparently he was part of some punk-ish band from the 80s. This record is far from punk. I can tell he was influenced from bands such as Traffic and Blind Faith. All too similar to Traffic and Blind Faith, in my opinion. Not bad overall. Boomers would probably love this shit.

I know this album well from when it was released. I’m not a huge Paul Weller fan, but this album hangs together really well. The songs are good and the snippets of music echoing earlier numbers that appear every so often add to the overall feel. It’s heavy ish blues, on the whole, and definitely a good listen, but nothing groundbreaking or that you can’t live without. Solid and enjoyable without being breathtaking.

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Easy listening old man rock

liked didn’t lovd

Eh it was decent. There were good moments were it was enjoyable radio rock that sounded like budget Collective Soul, but too much filler in-between. Standouts are "Sunflower" and "The Weaver".

This album reminds me of sitting in the back of my dads dodge ram in 2008 begging for McDonald’s on the way home.

Legal. Genérico, mas legal

I love Paul Wellers early work with The Jam and Style Council but this is seemingly replete with old fart blooze rockisms that young him would have fought against. A huge disappointment tho the playing is tight.

This sounded like 70s classic rock to me, or pre-yacht-rock. It definitely didn't sound like an album made in 1993. It wasn't bad, nothing really stood out to me. Sunflower was a good song, as well as the title track wild wood. Overall it was ok

Nothing really popped out at me, but it was listenable

Some good songs, some boring. Decidedly mid.

Collection of really good rock songs. Do you like collections of really good rock songs? You’ll probably like this.

I was taken right back to Friday nights and TFI Fridays. Have to say Wild Wood has never been a favourite single, but in context it made more sense.

fine

"Wild Wood" by Paul Weller is a solid but somewhat unremarkable effort. Released in 1993, it marks Weller's return to a more traditional rock sound after his days with The Style Council. Tracks like the title track and "Sunflower" exhibit his songwriting talent and soulful vocals. The album's production is polished, featuring a mix of folk and rock elements. However, "Wild Wood" doesn't quite reach the heights of Weller's earlier work with The Jam or some of his subsequent solo albums. While it's a pleasant listen, it lacks standout tracks that leave a lasting impact. It's a respectable addition to Weller's discography, but not necessarily a career-defining one.

Gostei, achei gostoso de ouvir.

Really really liked the instrumentals, exactly my thing for this kind of music. Really did not like the vocals or lyrics. Favourite song Sunflower.

The title track is awesome. The rest has pretty good instrumentation but Weller is kind of singing really earnestly about not much in particular.

Absolute dad rock. A relaxing nostalgic vibe to listen to at my desk. Some drums and guitar riffs/solos I really enjoyed

Tre

Nice easy listening but nothing too exciting for me. Rating 3.3

Some songs exceeded my expectations and all around the musicianship was very good, but overall somewhat middling. All respects to Paul Weller, nonetheless

meh meh meh

Pleasant 90s soft rock. Kinda husky male vocals. Solid

Yea I mean it’s good but it feels like it was made for radio. Overall kind of simple and inoffensive and to a degree not creative. Easy to listen to, well produced and good, just not outstanding

I liked this one quite a bit but it faded into the background after a few tracks, even with multiple listenings

this is exactly why the rating system has a middle star

nice classy mellow stuff

Interesting album from the man of eclecticism - although generally I can’t really warn up to Weller’s post The Jam stuff like Style Council - this record feels heartfelt and warm - but at the same time it just doesn’t stand out particularly. It’s good but forgettable.

Yeah, that's not too bad. Not mind-blowing but damn solid work.

хмммм

3.5 - Sounds like if Counting Crows were fronted by Michael Bolton. Rich, soulful singing with some uplifting songs about chasing your dreams and shooting for the moon, etc. Pretty forgettable but a pleasant listen nonetheless.

3,5

I'm really not that sure: it wasn't the worst thing I have listened to but it wasn't amazing just meh rock. I feel the album was missing that banging song to get you singing along but I could definitely put this on in the background and have it as ambiance to my day.

was aight

Pretty solid alternative/indie style rock, some country influences in the guitar playing in the first side of the album (i.e. in wild wood). Lyrids abit meaningless.

Surprisingly nice, but not really my taste. Would listen again, but a bit too alternative

Good mix of energetic and laid back. The vocals are ok but the moments that Weller's instrumental prowess were featured stood out to me.

Quality music, just not really exciting for me. 3/5

Molto interessante

- Liking it way more than I was expecting - Dope piano rock vibes - TOO LONG - Favorite songs: Sunflower

- Very highly talented musician - Love the guitar on this album - Really enjoyable, easy listening, could see myself on a boat jammin

My first Paul Weller album. Thought it was decent but felt it was possible overstating it's welcome. Don't know haw he's alluded me all these years but I would check out other stuff by him due to his influence.

Un poco aburrido para lo que esperaba. Al ver la portada, estaba segurísimo de que sería Folk, pero tampoco fue mucho mejor. Me sorprende que, pareciéndose "tanto" a Bad Company, me terminara gustando mucho menos. No se si sea por la voz o la vibra en general, pero no me terminó de convencer. Le doy 3, pero no está muy arriba en la categoría

Perfectly fine album. It didn't do anything special for me though. 3/5

Probably a 3.5 but it did end up background music kind of

God, Weller has got boring in middle and old age. Come back the Jam and The Style Council.

Another album that sounds potentially good in the beginning but sags in the middle as if it ran out of tricks. And another album that would probably be better if it's half as long.

I enjoyed it but I wouldn't seek it out to listen to it. The kind of album that I'd be happy to gear at a friend's place but wouldn't suggest.

he’s clearly a talented songwriter fit for the mainstream - but is that really the highest goal?

Best oké muziek.

Not bad, a bit monotonous for me, but definitely an okay album

Fine album, nothing stood out however.

My favorite parts were when he wasn't singing.

Quite bland, considering his Jam output.

Actually really liked this one. Never heard of him before. Not exactly the kind of music I listen to, but I thought it was pretty good. I'd like to hear more of it.

It's clearly well made, and made with love, but it's not my sort of thing.

Best Song: Wild Wood. Has that compelling, folk campfire quality to it. Worst Song: Shadow Of The Sun. Not terrible, but it sounds like he's really imitating Bruce Springsteen here. Overall: More generic, inoffensive dadrock. Can't exactly hate it. Music to barbeque ballpark franks to.

Enjoyable listen. Lost touch with Weller's music after the jam but happily get into Weller solo after this album

A couple of fun tracks, especially "All the Pictures on the Wall" and "the Weaver." I feel like this could become a comforting and familiar voice with a little more exposure.

I was liking the sound, but got bored with it pretty quick and switched it off

Ja wel goed voor op de achtergrond

I don't know what to think about Paul Weller. Clearly he has runs on the board for The Jam, but negative points for the Style Council. There's something just too earnest about his bolshie yearnings. There's some quality music here, but lyrically lame.

3.5

First off, I felt like this record had lots of qualities. It was mostly well written and well recorded. However, it was long and didn't leave a strong impression on me, it was pretty similar all the way through and not that catchy. I won't really come back to this one 6,5/10

evie is a hater. this album is pretty darn good. theres like two songs that i really liked. dont listen to the haters Paul Weller, you can always find shelter within my arms.

Did not feel a single emotion listening to this.

I rushed this one, will go back and listen to lyrics properly, but he has a great voice and I enjoyed the vibe.

I do really like it but it doesn't grab me.

Listened Before? N I understand why it's on the list. It was a good listen and I'm sure there's some who absolutely love it. For me, it's just a jam record... lots of long songs and jamming. It was okay. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Wild Wood

Feels a little bit dated but would love to hear it again and explore more of his catalog

Weller always seems like an arsehole, but this album grooves along nicely. A little bland in places, but generally gives off the vibe of adult dinner party. Unchallenging.

Favourite song: Country

Who doesn't love a bit of Weller?

Enjoyed this. Pretty mainstream rock but new to me.

Hyvää taustamusiikkia vaikka kesällä ajelulle. Countryhtavaa rockia muillakin vivahteilla. Kannattaa kuunnella uudestaan jossain vaiheesssa.

Very interesting! I would’ve been way more into this artist in 1993. His sound mixes southern soul, 90s jam bands, and folk.

Wild Wood? More like Mild Wood amirite middle-of-the-road gospel pop acoustic sound with a bit of funk. pretty ok filler for your easy listening rock playlist

I feel like this person has come up in this list a few times in various incarnations, but nothing has stuck with me too much. I liked this fine anyway and some of it was quite good. A little middle of the road: competent and well produced, but firmly tethered to a particular and fairly mainstream channel of pop soul.

Easy listening album. Didn't hate it but its a one and done.

soulful but not especially personal for me.

Good

Very very average. Some bits are good but others are very mid. The good bits were good.

Ei nyt mikään megapläjäys, mutta viime aikojen kakkoskimarasta erottuu selkeästi edukseen joten painetaan kolmonen.

Hyvää, perussettiä

Like the first track, “Sunflower.” Really like Weller from The Jam and Style Council but this is… (wait for it)… not my Jam.

I liked this more than I would have thought, but it is very long. I liked a majority of the songwriting and guitar work.

3.0

Quite enjoyable rock album. It's different from The Style Council which Paul Weller were a part of which was all over the place with different genres but Wild Wood keeps a consistent formula. It's more towards a pop rock style that doesn't try to make too much fuss.

Likeable songs that have a tinge of Traffic and Eric Clapton sounds in them. Paul Weller has had so many incarnations, but really not familar with this one,

Sounds like a latter day Eric Clapton and like a classic rock album made in the 90s. It was pretty solid but I can’t say it was exceptional or why it would be on this list.

Some of this is really nice, but towards the end of the album it starts to sound quite monotonous. Might listen again just to see which songs were actually good.

Perfectly okay... but lacking in many standout moments. Generous 3

This album is ok. Nothing too special, kinda generic, but I can still enjoy some of the songs on the album. Would say this is the perfect 2.5/5 album. The album itself is also pretty long, don't know if it needed 3 instrumental songs. Favorite song: The Weaver Worst song: Moon On Your Pyjamas

favourite song: wild wood least favourite song: all the pictures on the wall nothing world changing but overall pretty enjoyable

Very country in spots, so I was surprised this is English artist. Some very good instrumental moments here and there, but overall nothing special Saved tracks: Can You Heal Us (Holy Man), All The Pictures On The Wall, Holy Man - Reprise, Hung Up

A Perfectly serviceable album but one I find pretty unremarkable when compared to Wellers work with The Jam. I had a perfectly pleasant time listening to it but I wouldn't really be able to tell you any of the standout songs.

A really pleasant listen. Not a masterpiece, just good music

Easy to listen to and well written songs. Nothing stood out to me... It's not my sort of music but I do feel like it's definition middle of the road.

I wasn’t remotely excited to see this come up, but credit where it’s due; there are some good tracks on here, especially the first two. It undeniably reeks of Dad Rock though - the kind of mid-tempo plodders that men of a certain age worship but would probably bore the living bejebus out of the younger generation. It doesn’t sound like a must-hear record at all, so 2.5 stars. But I personally didn’t mind it, so I’ll round up. I guess I must be getting worryingly close to ‘dad’ age?

I mean i definitely don’t have anything against it (those two instrumentals felt a little forced) but the main pull of classic rock, or at least this particular vibe, is that I know it alr. without that it’s just kinda… there. low 3.5

It was pretty decent, nothing really stood out to me about the album though. Favorite: Wild Wood

Pas nul mais peu intéressant (je peux relate)

Paul Weller balance ou gémeaux ?? ( incapable de choisir un style musique)

preferred the first half of the album, solid 7/10 i feel

Listened to it but don't remember anything from it

Nothing revolutionary. Feels like it came out way behind of it's time. If this came out in the 70s or 80s I would understand and respect this album more. While I don't think this is changed the state of music, I think it is a decent enough album. Best Songs: Wild Wood, Has My Fire Really Gone Out?, 5th Season Worst Songs: Magic Bus, Can You Heal Us,

Eh

5/10. Not unpleasant, but so very forgettable that I forgot I was listening to it half of the time

Not bad, just boring 2.5/5

Good vibes but nothing too memorable

Pretty good easy listening rock/folky stuff. I like the chunky acoustic solos. A lot of willpower would deal up an album like this.

i liked it? a little mish mosh. i like the album cover too :’) → 1. moon on your pyjamas 2. has my fire really gone out? 3. instrumental - pt. 1

fín plata

Did not like the start. Liked the middle. Hated the end. It was a rollercoaster of tepid water.

Not bad

Did not like the start. Liked the middle. Hated the end. It was a rollercoaster of tepid water.

Good album

Really got into Can You Heal Us - Holy Man, and Holy Man 2...the rest of the album isn't bad either ...

After hearing the first song I was dreading having to listen to the full album but was presently surprised after the first track. A pretty fun blues rock / soul album. 3.5/5 Favorite Tracks: Has my fire really gone out Wild Wood Instrumental 1&2

May return to this, had some solid stuff. There were some killer bass lines as well.

Pretty okay. Had some melodies I enjoyed intermixed with pleasant listening. 3.5

I'm fairly certain I've never heard of this. I would never have guessed this was the dude from The Jam. I liked it ok, but it's not really a style I can get into. Americana just isn't my jam. That's a pun. 3/5

This was pretty cool. "Can You Heal Us" was really catchy and the title track was a vibe too. Too long for what it was though.

Solid music all in all, but not really memorable or essential, either. Weller has a strong voice and some of these songs have killer hooks, but I won't lie, my reaction was something like "this is it?". Still, may listen to again. C+

Not bad. It has a very chill feeling, like a lot of the classic rock from the 70s did, but with a more interesting instrumentation. That said, I also feel like this is a little too beholden to the 70s radio-friendly dad rock without really trying anything new like a lot of the classic bands from that period were doing. Mid-tempo 70s pop rock pastiche.

Not bad Very basic acoustic rock songs

Funky and a treat to listen to.

I had never heard Paul before, and i was surprised at how bluesy this album was.

This is fine. It's rock, and it's not much else. I don't have much more to say. It was fine to listen to.

‘Sunflower’ is a good open. Vocals remind me of Phil Collins. Quite enjoyable. His music still reflects key the Jam influences, but his soul/easy listening twist takes it further. Not what I’d usually reach out to, but a good listen.

A surprisingly good album. Felt like the guitar playing was well done. Paul’s voice is pretty calming and he does a good job lyrically with the songs. This felt like a very good average singer songwriter album. 6.6/10

The beginning of the mid-life 90s renaissance of one of Britain's more compelling singer-songwriters. Seemingly taking his trajectories (the failure of what was to be The Style Council's early 90s Madchester album) to heart, Paul Weller looked inward and turned up with a collection that ruminated on his prior and then-present fusions of his musicality. One can see where he would go with his next record, the timely and rollicking Stanley Road and one can't help but become entrenched by the ambition that some of the songs on Wild Wood inhabits, if they let it. A nice new chapter in a career full of them. Favorites: Can You Heal Us (Holy Man), All the Pictures on the Wall, Has My Fire Really Gone Out?, 5th Season, The Weaver, Foot of the Mountain, Shadow of the Sun, Moon on Your Pyjamas.

Good sounds for passive listening.

I've never heard any of these songs before but the album still sounds familiar. Basic straight forward guitar rock travelling well worn rock and roll grooves. That said I actually enjoyed it quite a bit. Might not be groundbreaking but it is certainly well done. I've decided what this reminds me of. Neil Young if Neil Young had a good voice.

Good enough that I'll be giving it another listen.

Mmm. Sounds like classic rock by some American band I've never heard of. Ok bit it's no Jam or Style Council. To answer Paul's question... his fire has gone out. (For this album anyway)

Yeah, it's alright. Not exactly mind blowing or wild

Els primers discos de Paul Weller en solitari estan a l'alçada del millor d'Style Council (no de The Jam), tot i la clara diferència estilística. Aquí Weller reprén les seves influències més pretèrites i entrega un disc de folk rock molt consistent. 'Sunflower' és un dels millors temes de la seva carrera

I didn't quite enjoy this one

I do not think I was familiar with Paul Weller before this album.The album was alright. The dial did not move much throughout the album. I didn't hate it, but I also never reached a point that I thought I needed to relisten to any of the songs again.

Weller. (Rolls eyes) Its all very well composed and produced but its all a bit dull. I was never a fan of his voice through all his bands and this problem remains while solo. He tries to achieve some degree of soulfulness and it doesn't hit the spot for me. I like the twanginess of Sunflower. MEHfather. MEH rock.

I know this is meant to be a “classic” but I found it a bit dull tbh.

Very enjoyable album! I had never heard of Paul Weller before this, and I had only heard of his previous band, The Jam, by name (I couldn't tell you any of their songs). If you played this for me without knowing anything about the record or artist, I would have guessed it was made in the 1970's; it blew my mind when I found out it was from '93 as it does not feel like anything that was coming out at that time. It feels like bar music in the best way possible with strong vocals and instrumentation (especially the drums and acoustic guitars). It had some great rock-and-roll vibes that helped differentiate it from the folky blues genre; however, I will say it kind of fell into generic territory at some points even though the performances were strong throughout. "Country" was a favorite of mine upon first listen, but there were many highlights ('Sunflower, 'Shadow of the Sun', the instrumentals). I would love to listen to it again on a pair of nice speakers to see if any more detail comes out (especially the ending of "Shadow of the Sun"). 3.5/5. NOTE: Not sure why there is a Holy Man reprise when Holy Man does not appear to be a song on this album or the album before it. Weird.

Cool sounding album. Not my favorite but pretty interesting.

This is the second album I've discovered from this project of the post-Jam pre-Britpop Paul Weller years (an era that I had previously heard nothing from) Just as the synth-pop Style Council was a far cry from the punk that brought Weller into the public consciousness, Wild Wood was another stylistic left-turn with a Pearl Jam-esque alternative rock album - it's not quite grunge but it's verrry early 90s. There's some really good stuff on here, and I have a lot of respect for Weller for delivering on such a wide range of genres so confidently throughout his career, but there wasn't too much in the album that really grabbed me

Some fine rock with nice vocals and horn instruments. I doesn't really excite me, though. A decent listen.

Not as good as I remember.

Not in the City. I bought this at the time but never play it these days.

Decent rock

Already listened to it

I really like his voice, and the instrumentation here is honestly really great too. Fantastic, clear production. It's maybe not the most unique or original sound but it's executed incredibly well.

Good background album at work for the morning. I can recognize that it's really well made, but it's not something I'd listen to running on the treadmill or in the car. It's the exact kind of music I'd expect to hear as the perfect ambient noise at a cool local coffee spot or a small brewery

A few really nice songs

Who dis?

An interesting album

Yeah, pleasant enough. I preferred Weller as an angry young man in The Jam, and his smoother young adult of the Style Council. His solo stuff captures neither the passion of the former nor the soul of the latter.

An okay album a few entertaining songs and a above average album

With this album Weller found his authentic voice. (6/10) FT: Wild Wood, Sunflower

Började riktigt bra tycker jag. uppmot en fyra men sen blev det lite svagare. hade kunnat skala av det med några låtar. Men jag gillar ju paul weller generellt.

Not bad…. Enjoyed this album

This is a fun rock album! Very 90's but I'm digging that.

It's interesting to hear the same voice from The Jam singing in such a different style of music. I enjoyed the fairly timeless singer/songwriter vibe of this album. It went well with a lunchtime walk around the neighborhood.

I wasn't familiar with this album, but when I started to listen, it sounded familiar...maybe Paul Weller and the style of the music on this album is similar to artists with which I am familiar??? At any rate, on first listen, I really dug it all. The tracks were all this laid-back, chill rock. Just a nice listen. Then I played it again a little later in the day, and I was not nearly as impressed. It still sounded nice, but I didn't love it like I thought I did the first time. I may try another listen and change my mind again, but for now, it's just okay.

All the pieces are there for an album that I should like but somehow they're not adding up. I usually appreciate when I can tell an artist has created something with intention but this feels almost too controlled and sterile. There aren't any surprises and every song sounds kind of familiar even though I've never heard any of them before. I can imagine hearing this at an uncomfortable dinner party where the hosts seem much more grown-up and fancy than I. I think I would like most of the songs just fine if they shuffled up in a playlist but none particularly grabbed me by the feelings today.

Already listened to it

Good album, title track is the standout

it was a little slow? and just meh. it was nice and soothing but just snooze worthy.

You know when you’re at an art and food festival and you have to walk past the small stage where some band is playing to get to where you really want to be

A pleasant little romp that my wife liked a lot more than me. Somewhere between a 2 and a 4 for me, depending on the track. Looking at my past week of ratings, it is nowhere near as good as a lot of my 4s (Paul Simon, etc). It's also better than a lot of my 2s (The Jesus and Mary Chain), so I think a 3 is the most fair thing. Kind of a Bruce Springsteeny vibe.

Some wholesome sounds here, Good to put on as background aura, Nothing too crazy. 5/10

decent album, has its own sound pulling from rock but also a bit more slow pace

Easy to listen to. No song really stands out for me. I enjoyed it but I’m not sure if I will listen to it again. Favourite songs: - Sunflower - Wild wood

Goeie plaat en toffe songs.

It says that Paul Weller was part of a punk / new wave band called The Jam. I am a bit mystified by the term 'Punk'. If I hadn't looked him up I would've thought he was part of the New Orleans / Nashville tourist scene. And I've tried listening to The Jam but couldn't get in to it. The Jam fits into the 80's Yuppie Thrash category. I do like PWs voice. As far as Wildwood goes, this is the perfect album to listen to while you go 37mph in a 35 zone.

For once the 1001's overamplification of British music paid off. I didn't know anything about Paul Weller, or the Jam. And knew very little about the Mod revival of the 70s and 80s. I still don't know what the Jam's music was like, but I can at least say that what the "Modfather" (yes, really) evolved into as a solo artist is pleasant enough. Nothing on "Wild Wood" is groundbreaking, but Weller has a good voice (much more so than many of his contemporaries from other British rock subgenres in that era), and the blues and soul elements are nice. But overall, it's just good and nice - I wouldn't seek it out, but also wouldn't change the station.

This album was a pleasant surprise. I can imagine throwing this on with people over. It’s interesting enough to set a good mood. It’s not so in your face that it’ll drown out conversation.

Couple of lovelies

This album is only mediocre. There is nothing particularly bad about it, conversely, there's nothing great either. It sort of fades into the background with no really memorable tracks. If it was a bit shorter it might have made more of an impact with some songs. Some songs felt like filler songs. Overall an OK album to listen to when doing something else but wouldn't be drawn back to it for any particular reason.

I haven't listened to this, I intend on listening to it but sadly won't be able to tell you my thoughts because I'm posting this, because I want to see today's album because everyone keeps talking about it and I'm getting fomo, also in these modern times it's so hard to delay gratification is it?

Well you know what I was bracing myself for hating this but I didn't as much as I expected to. I've generally found PW a bit of a wet flannel, but this had more spunk (a spunky flannel?) than I had expected

It was okay. Some songs are interesting but I think the album is a couple songs too long. Some good guitar work but it sounded a bit generic at times.

3.5 stars. Just good tunes

God is a witness, I've tried to listen to this album twice, and there are some good tracks, like Instrumental Pt-1, Instrumental Pt-2, and Instrumental 2. But I think in comparison to his band The Jam - Setting Sons 1979 it's straight-up boring stuff to fall asleep to. Not my cup of tea

7/10

It seems like the first rock band ever, except most rock bands do everything they tried to do better lol. They had good ideas but the execution was pretty poor to be honest. Only 2 songs were decent imo, the rest were a chore to listen to. I respect the attempt though

First few tracks are beautiful, but it quickly falls off in my opinion. Still, some great songwriting

nice

Pretty enjoyable music.

Good and enjoyable to listen to but nothing stood out.

I actually liked this album. I've never heard of Paul Weller before but I did know of the Jam. Pretty interesting, easy listening album. More my wife's speed than mine, but I do like it.

Good, but nothing that stood out for me

3.5

Pretty good

If I was in a Wild Wood, I’d listen to it

Ik vind dit wel geinige muziek. Klinkt heel aangenaam en toegankelijk. Maar ook weer niet heel bijzonder verder. ***

Don't know why I hadn't heard this one before. I was a big big fan of Uh Hun Oh Yeh!, a couple of years earlier (never heard of the Jam or the Style Council at that time by the way). If I had tried it back then I would probably have found it very sophisticated and, well, a bit boring really. Listening to it now, I also think it's very sophisticated and a bit boring. 6/10

I heard this as a student 25 years ago and wasn’t keen but I enjoyed it more than I expected this time. A little bit too MOR at times but overall not bad

Bit him drum. But some great stuff

This was a pleasant surprise, not really sure on who he was (and am embarrassed to say so). But I will check out more by Weller and the Jam.

The USA didn't have an appetite for this one and neither do I. I find it hard to believe this was the birth of the Brit pop sound. Nevermind...

This was pretty good! IDK really what it reminded me of, kinda like some of the Steve Windwood's solo career stuff? Sent to Dad but didnt find anything specifically that I loved

This was not too bad, except for all the short instrumentals. Just a full albums of great songs !!!

Not really sure why, but I really like this. Melodic, coherent, with just the right amount of energy when needed.

Probably his best stuff on this album

Doesn't super sound like something that came out during the 90's. Could have convinced me that it came out in the 70's by the sound of some of the songs. Overall, I am not a huge fan of the album, it didn't super stand out to me, but it was fun to listen to. Which is it's own merit.

pretty funky

-sunflower is in the same vein as another 90s hard rock but what is it -the song can you heal us (holy men) is more my style feels similar to Tracy chapman I dig it -the opening track feels very different then the two follow up. the cowdoy feel on wild wood I really enjoy -what is up with the funky instrumental this album keeps switching it up on me -has my fire really gone out is fucking sick that solo at the end is nutty -the goes back to more of that sound from the first track I. not as into it as the other tracks. 2 stars feels too low the album had some cool tracks but ultimately I wasn't super interested in a majority of it idk

Not really my style, but with that said not a bad album. He does what he set out to do well I just don't love it.

Good album , not great , not bad .

Actually thought this was better than I was expecting it to be. Recognised a few tracks, like Wild Wood. Clearly a really talented musician. Had no idea he used to be the frontman for The Jam. Tricky to rate, I probably wouldn't go back and listen again but it was clearly decent, just not so much my 'Jam'...

I mean....the album itself is fine in isolation.....but this is the main driving force behind The Jam making a collection of songs that are polished melodic and maybe even slightly middle aged? If you're going to listen to one Weller album....it wouldn't be this one.....and it wouldn't be a Style Council one either

There's nothing specific I can point to about Paul Weller's music that I dislike, but at the same time there's really nothing that stands out to me either. It's good, but doesn't blow me away like it apparently does for some people. 3 stars.

This album was okay, but ultimately didn't hold my interest. Weirdly, if I hadn't known when it was recorded, I would have assumed it was from the 70s. 3/5

Listenable, but nothing stood out as spectacular. I could see this as daytime bar background music.

Never heard until now. About what I expected. Good guitar driven, singer-songwriter album. Nothing that gave me chills, but nothing that made me want to turn it off. Would revisit.

Cool jammish rock, new to me.

Super long. There's definitely some gems on this album, but with so many tracks it starts to sound kind of samey, and many of the non-standouts start to become boring. Another new day is rather groovy and a departure from most of the rest of the album. The instrumentals as a whole tend to be a lot different from all the other songs, and I think some of the strongest tracks on the album.

Finally an album I already know. This and Stanley Road and you have the best of Paul Weller, prove me wrong…

The artist and the music was new for me. There were elements of Weller's voice (and sometimes the music) that reminded of Steven Stills, with occasional shifts to something similar to the lead singer from Collective Soul. The music was fine, but nothing stood out on my first listen.

Good Overdriven Guitar Tones

Muito interessante, não conhecia o cantor. Achei agradável, me lembrou Snapshot do Roger Glove e me deixou com vontade de ouvir novamente o album do baixista do Deep Purple.

Very Nice....could not give this album the listening time it deserves. Will have to listen again.

Meh

I don't love it, I don't hate it

Nice sound, but it's actually boring.

Couple of good tracks but doesn't make me want to keep listening

Fine I guess, not insulting or bad just didn’t really excite me

3/5

Great album, great songs!

Really liked the groove on this bluesy, rock album. Out in 1994 (English singer-songwriter) and has that jam band feel but not in an obnoxious way.

I only listened to disc 1 because this album was really long. Some songs were catchy but nothing too special.

It was enjoyable - not bad but not great. Seemed like middle-of-the-road kind of album. 6/10.

Very forgettable album for me, not a bad one, just not one I’ll remember when all is said and done

enjoyable but quite forgettable

The opening track, "Sunflower", might be my favorite on the album. I've spent more time trying to decide if he sounds like Dave Grohl (currently leaning toward "not really") than trying to decide if I like the album, so it gets a 3. Thank goodness these reviews are anonymous

3 - hab kei meinung zu pw

Wir wissen alle: godfather of britpop. Britpop lieben wir. Aber gibt mir gerade vor allem Hippie-Revoluzer-Vibes. Aber es ist Pandemie und ich kann nicht einfach auf die Straße rennen. Deshalb bleibe ich zuhause und hör es mir wahrscheinlich nicht nochmal an.

Got too "blue eyed soul" for me, but parts of it I liked. Impossible not to appreciate his guitar playing. Not sure what it means, if anything, but hearing strong similarities between this and Audioslave. For evidence, listen to "Sunflower" and "Dandelion" by Audioslave back to back. The similarities between the guitar playing and singing styles is striking.

Did not listen

Sweet and rocky and bluesy. Mama likey

Big fan of The Jam and Style Council. Not listened to much of his solo stuff though. It's alright.

Ended up liking it more than I thought I would. 3.5/5

Weller habe ich zum Zeitpunkt, als dieses Album erschienen ist, als Vorband zu Grönemeyer live gesehen, der ihn überaus schätzt. Ich kann mich an die Musik überhaupt nicht mehr erinnern und befürchte, das hat Gründe. Netter, in Teilen mehr als einschlägiger Singer-Songwriter-Pop mit Ohrwurm-Gefährdungen. Eben so keine 4 Sterne.

Not quite Stanley Road level but still a good album.

Soul soothing

Not bad. Not sure who/where this dude is from, but I enjoyed the album.

It grew on me a bit but it was quite dull

Weller Weller Weller forgettable

Veel beter dan verwacht blijft country maar luisterbaar

Good album, one for chilled days

Cool album, favorite parts were where the keys and drums work in tandem as the guitar builds on a winding solo

1993: Sunflower, Wild Wood

I love Weller and The Jam, I think what they did for music in the UK and the Mod-Revival was excellent, but this is a chore to get through isn’t it? Appreciate that by the 90s, post Jam, post Style Council, Weller was in a position to rightly do what he wanted, but idk, this just doesn’t tear up any trees. It’s a middle of the road, 90s soft rock record. My life hasn’t changed any for listening to this.

Never heard of this guy before. This album was alright. Some of the instrumentals/composition are really great and sound very timely for the 90s, even though he had apparently been performing since the 70s. Other songs feel like reheated classic rock nachos; not bad, just not particularly interesting. Mostly, though, I did not care for the vocals. Probably won't explore any more of his discography.

Britain’s answer to Springsteen. I don’t like Springsteen. This was a rehash of old Sonic territory. If I want to hear about working class Brits, I’m turning to Pulp.

The Jam's Sound Affects is one of my favourite discoveries so far. His solo career, based off this album, isn't nearly as good. It's pretty, but also pretty boring

Maybe I just don't get it. This is one of the most disjointed and uninspired records I've heard. There's some really nice guitar work here and there but that's about it.

This is very mid. It's like tinned music basically. I saved some songs but I think I'll end up deleting them.

This was fine, but it dragged sooooooooo much. Points lost for doing nothing that hadn't been done a million times before. 2.0/5.0: Disappointing

Objectively he’s written some great songs but I didn’t feel anything. Wish someone else sung them maybe?

Pretty repetitive, unoriginal and annoying. Too bad, I like the Jam, but Weller alone makes a pretty boring and pretentious art rock.

Maybe better with more listens.

Enjoyable without any edges. I'll try again in 20 years.

I am starting to think this is 1001 albums to drive me crazy. What a boring album.

unoffensive but not enjoyable for me. shadow of the sun was nice actually

It was good but a bit boring

This sounded like every single solo guitarist that I have ever heard at a winery or bar on a nice sunny day. And you know why they all book artists like this? Because it is nice background music that no one is paying attention to but yet no one is hating. Somehow this guy got a record contract while the others have a tip jar, but honestly, you could sub any of them and I wouldn't know the difference.

Review - this was not very good. I like The Jam. I've probably even heard some Style Council songs I like even if I can't recall them. But solo stuff? Woof. Saying this as someone who likes the show, this has all the worst markings of JoolsHolland-core. Some guy more famous in a band gets introduced as the guest of honour, and he comes out wearing a pork pie hat or something equally dumb. And he starts crooning way too much over a very very simple blues piano played by Jools himself and it's just shit and embarrassing. And you think wow this guy definitely needs his band mates round to hear him croon and say "mate what the fuck was that? Try singing it not shit next time". But his ego fucked with him and now he insists on being the only one making creative decisions, and he's not cut out for it bless him. Score - 4.5/10 Need to listen? NO

This one got lost for me, son, I don’t know where it went. In one ear out the other, I guess.

Paul Weller was a member of the band The Jam. I guess that's why this is included?

Some of the music of all time

Try as I might, I just can’t give a shit about this. Harmless, quintessential rock pastiches that didn’t impress or offend. Nearly every single song went in one ear and out the other, and without any pre-existing knowledge of Paul Weller—or the fact that this album was apparently a return-to-form for his career—I just found nothing here to sink my teeth into. The back-half was slightly better, but the only song here I'd say I truly enjoyed was "Moon On Your Pyjamas." Fav Tracks: Wild Wood, All the Pictures on the Wall, Country, Moon on Your Pyjamas Least Fav: The Weaver Score: 3.5

Painful Dad-"rock" that shouldn't be anywhere near this list. Had to go listen to The Jam afterward to remind myself that Paul Weller has/had talent.

I didn’t like this album. It wasn’t for me and I didn’t need to hear it before I died.

I’m not really sure what Paul Weller was trying to do with this album. It’s fine, pretty generic.

Good moments, but let me bored out. Had not listen to Paul Weller before, won’t do it again

Rätt mysigt

Wild Wood sounds like it was recorded in the '70s, but not in a good way. For me, it falls flat.

Highly forgettable dad rock

This album made me feel nothing.

it’s bad 🫶🏻

This was an absolute snooze for me. Also half of my drive to work I was confusing Paul Weller with Peter Weller so I was just thinking "Wow right after the Robocop movies he must have decided he was going to do a music career". I never learned enough about The Jam to know anyone's names. They had some okay songs. I'm sure The Jam will be on here somewhere if this album is on the list.

Cannot point to a single moment on this album that made me think "Wow, that's something I really needed to hear before I die!" That's admittedly a pretty high bar, and on a list this extensive there's bound to be some that meet it more than others, but this one is just a completely forgettable milquetoast experience for me.

I liked this back in the day but it bored me silly on a listen now.

wow it’s a classic rock solo album by a guy in a classic rock band amazing and sounds like classic rock but wait it’s from 1993!!! glad I could listen before I die!!! solid 2 because I’m generous

If beige was a sound. I can't get past these absolutely generic lyrics.

Trop lent

Hard pass. 2

Not sure who this is exactly, but this album seems derivative and twenty years older than it is.

Weird. If I didn't have the date it was released I would think it was about 20 years older.

Actually really enjoyed this. High 2s.

Album #121: Wild Wood - Paul Weller Genre (W): Rock Singles: Sunflower, Wild Wood, Hung Up I have not listened to this album before. Thoughts?: This was a pretty boring album. I don’t have anything to say about its dullness. Favorite songs: Can You Heal Us (Holy Man), Has My Fire Really Gone Out?, The Weaver

I might have to get the book so I can understand the rationale for some of these albums being included. Perhaps there was a category for best super market background album? Even then, it's hard to believe this was the best.

Not my thing. It is too close to country for my liking and in general boring.

as far as paul weller goes, this wasn’t as bad as i thought it would be but it was instantly forgettable

Not worth listening to again.

James Taylor meets Eric Clapton. Sad album from the earlier works.

70s punk/mod/rock band 80s pop idol 90s singer songwriter Almost like a glory hunter.....? This album is drippy and I've heard it dozens of times. Should've stuck with the Jam.