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It's no "But I'm Different Now" "Boy About Town" "Liza Radley" "Great Depression" etc etc is it?
His solo stuff, apart from some of the earlier hits seems to lack a real hook and just seems a bit meandering and either bland or odd most of the time.
But I don't like this really. The song and the arrangement/production are a bit dull, and they seem to have done something to his voice so it doesn't sound as natural as it should.
"Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." - Walt Kowalski
"Only two things are infinite - the universe, and human stupidity. And I'm not sure about the universe." - Albert Einstein
There’s no QC at Weller HQ - he’s chosen to surround himself with people that want to suck him off and probably daren’t point out that he’s writing is mediocre at best.
He’d be best off calling it a day - I read somewhere that 16 kids (or whatever) and several ex wife’s means he has to keep working.
If he needs money all he has to to is reform the Jam...
All my opinion of course - but as someone who’s been loyal to him for 20+ years buying his music and watching him live it saddens me.
I found it almost unlistenable. I’m pretty shocked at the reviews it’s had:
Almost flawless.” – Mojo
“Luscious and uncomplicated beauty.” – Uncut
“True Meanings delights in the unexpected.” – Metro
“Weller’s song-writing is just as strong as it ever was… maybe even stronger.” – GQ
I can’t agree with any of those reviews.
He has meandered in recent years though. Shame as I love him.
Saw the reviews of this one and thought (hoped?) they might be right. Sounds like they're not though?
But, listen to Moving On, White Horses, What Would He Say... these are some of the best, most profound and fantastic lyrics and melody for a long, long while.
I do like Van Morrison, and this is Wellers Moondance album, imho.
As an aside, what is the acoustic Weller is using below ? Great insight this, by the way.
https://youtu.be/wY06Ic-xZTE
Put your headphones on, chill and think about life.... very touching...
"Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." - Walt Kowalski
"Only two things are infinite - the universe, and human stupidity. And I'm not sure about the universe." - Albert Einstein
I think it’s bilge. Most of my pals agree who are around my age and got into Weller solo era so it’s not like we represent the ‘50 something in a Fred Perry t-shirt who can’t accept the Jam split’.