Paul Weller - “Studio 150″
General Description
Artist/Band: Paul Weller
Album Title: Studio 150
Year: 2004
There’s no greater musician’s musician than Paul Weller. He’s been around for a coupla seasons and you know for sure he’ll still be inspiring aspiring artists to pick up a guitar and seriously working to become heart-and-soul musicians.
”As the leader of the Jam, Paul Weller fronted the most popular British band of the punk era, influencing legions of English rockers that ranged from his mod-revival contemporaries to the Smiths in the ’80s and Oasis in the ’90s.“ - VH1
How I Got Into This Music
Well.. Lil’ geriatric ol’ me remembers listening to The Jam’s “Town Called Malice“ and really thinking just one thing: WOW! I was amazed at the pure power coming from that band and its skinny white lead singer with a voice that begot respect. It was an incredible surprise to see Paul Weller’s change to moody hip-cat music during his stint with The Style Council. Songs like “You’re The Best Thing“ and “Have You Ever Had It Blue“ made you feel that warm summer breeze on your face. His solo work still proves he has become one of the true exponents of British Rock/Pop Music (and I refuse to associate him with BritPop).
Tracks that got my attention:
Wishing On A Star
Hmm.. Makes me wish for some earlier version of the track
The Bottle
It takes a lot of guts to cover this song and sadly, it doesn’t work for me (even without comparing it to Gil Scott-Heron’s version)
Black Is The Colour
Nice song, his voice is great on this traditional folk song
Early Morning Rain
Weller at his best
All Along The Watchtower
[ouch]
Conclusion
This really hurts as hell, but this album really, really, really didn’t work for me. Paul Weller’s a frigging great artist and he’ll continue to be so,
but this album just isn’t any good at all. Wishing on a star the next album’s a great one again
Rating: 
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