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Music : Stanley Road
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Stanley Road by: Paul Weller |
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Binding: Audio CD EAN: 4988005521545 Format: Import Label: Universal Japan Manufacturer: Universal Japan Number Of Discs: 1 Publisher: Universal Japan Release Date: July 09, 2008 Studio: Universal Japan Disc 1:
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Editorial Review: Amazon.co.uk Review: This album has class and it sees Paul Weller once again firmly in control of every aspect: he wrote all the songs bar a cover of Dr. John's "I Walk on Gilded Splinters"; he co-produced it and, apart from his earthy vocals, he plays guitar, piano, organ and percussion. All the tracks are special, but it's the three hits--"Changingman", "Broken Stones" and the truly wonderful "You Do Something To Me"--that really stand out, as does "Porcelain Gods", which has something of the old Style Council about it. Soulful, the style is underlined by Carleen Anderson's rich backing vocals on five of the tracks. Weller is also joined by some of his other musical chums: Noel Gallagher, Steve Craddock and Steve Winwood. --Carina Trimingham Customer Reviews
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 Rating:  - Bland, dreary and you've probably heard it all beforeI simply cannot understand the plaudits dished out to this elevator music reincarnation of late '60's white soul boy funk. Ever heard of Traffic? The Faces? Oh, there are countless bands from the period, and most of which Weller was very keen to dismiss as "hippy" back in the days of The Jam. Something has definitely happened to Weller. He's got older and matured well, but that's half the problem. This music is suitable for playing whilst you're busy hanging wall-paper or decorating your youngest's playroom. It is so bland, both musically and lyrically, that I have difficulty believing that this album WAS actually written by the same man who wrote Start, Going Underground, That's Entertainment, to name a few. ... Read More: Rating:  - Perfect - and he knows it!Weller fans will love this, but then again, so will almost everyone! I'm quite hard to please, but I have to say that in a career spanning over 30 years, there's been very little of Weller's work that I've disliked. Admittedly, as a 15 year-old lad, I was sad when The Jam dissolved, but later in life I realised the importance of that move. Likewise, I lost the plot a bit when TSC became completely obsessed with themselves, but apart from that, there have been very few "speed wobbles". So for me, the stand-out tracks are "broken stones", "thechangingman" and "time passes"....but what an awesome album! Choose your own favourites. Who remembers when he did "The White Room" with Noel Gallagher? Hands up ... Read More: Rating: - Awesome!!!This Album is Brillant From Start to Finish. You Do Something To Me Is 1 Of The Greatest Songs Ever Written. Wings Of Speed Is In My Top 5 All Time Greatest Songs. Stanley Road Should Be In Everyones Cd Collection And In Every List Done By Music Magazines Of The Top 100 Albums You Must Own, Stanley Road Should Be In The Top 5. Just Buy It, It's A Masterpiece, Weller Is A LEGEND. Rating: - Weller's 90s statementSold like hot cakes and contained a handful of classics and a wider batch of good tunes. It's opening salvo of "Changingman" and "Porcelain Gods" certainly suggested a man at the peak of his powers. The blue-eyed soul classic of "Broken Stones" remains this albums high-point. The classic mod bluster and shine of "Out Of The Sinking" comes in second place. Other high-point is the beautiful and sadly often over-looked "Time Passes...". But overall a very, very good album. Only down-side is "You Do Something To Me". Made for brit-flicks starring Martine McCutcheon and Ray Winstone. Other than that, an album worthy of respect and affection. Brilliant sleeve as well... Rating: - A True Contender For Best Album of the Nineties.With Stanley Road Paul Weller has managed to prove to his fans and his critics that he is still an important musician even in his solo days. He hasn't just written 12 good songs, instead, he's written one great album. A factor in any great album is the overall feel that perpetuates each song, making them all feel as though they deserve their place and complimenting the songs that come before and after them. A mostly guitar driven album, Weller fuses good solos and riffs with his usual effective lyrics, often ending a song with a long instrumental that gently ushers in the next song, which gladly and competently carries the album along. However, there is the occasional song that primarily uses the piano evoking another great feel. ... Read More: |
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