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With three decades of acclaimed songwriting behind him, former Jam frontman Paul Weller knows a thing or two about knocking up a catchy tune. It may come as a surprise, but Hit Parade is Weller's first major career retrospective, combining material from his Jam and Style Council days, as well as from his last 15 or so years as a solo artist. Released to coincide with a high-profile full-length BBC documentary, Hit Parade features 23 of his biggest hits. Seminal Jam anthems such as "Town Called Malice", "Going Underground", "Eton Rifles" and "Down In The Tube Station", sit surprisingly well next to Style Council selections like "Shout To The Top!" and "You're The Best Thing", connected of course via Weller's distinctive, raw vocals and his dual passion for soul and rock. Not all of his solo albums are represented, but most of his best loved records are here; "Wild Wood" and "Sunflower" (from Wild Wood), as well as songs from Stanley Road and 2005's As Is Now. It's a compelling profile of a man whose unique sound has proved not only thoroughly consistent, but also impressively enduring. --Paul Sullivan
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PAUL WELLER Hit Parade (2006 Taiwanese issue CD album featuring 22 highlights from the Modfathers incredible career and for the first time ever combining Jam Style Council and solo material from the raw power of Town Called Malice and GoingUnderground through to his return to form with From The Floorboards Up complete with a 16-page booklet featuring photos and liner notes from music journalist Adrian Thrills plus obi-strip [this issue omits Come On Lets
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35 of 35 people found the following review helpful
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Having read a recent review slating the choice of tracks chosen for this album, I felt compelled to add my own review. Yes there are a huge number of lesser known songs that could have been included on this cd. Yes it does include the Modfather's most commercial and successful hits but this is exactly what this album is all about. It's a celebration of an artist's catalogue of hits over the past 30 years and what a 30 years this guy has had. Many young people will not have heard most of the earlier stuff, but what a chance to open their ears to some of the best music of an era. The selection of tracks may only rate as 2 star for the most avid Weller fan, but 2 stars for the quality of the music??? Any album that has Down In The Tubestation, Going Underground, Long Hot Summer, You Do Something To Me, From The Floorboards Up....... I could go on and on listing awesome tracks from this album!
19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
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Although you can buy compilations of Paul Wellers work in his various guise of The Jam, Style Council and solo, here we see the Mod Father's ultimate collection. Earlier review was looking for Jam album tracks that were missing - that isn't what this CD is about. This is an extraordinay look back at the depth of the 60plus singles in his repetoire - from Eton Rifles to From the Floorboards Up. Not every single Weller has ever released has been a ground shaking classic, but here is a classic collection of Paul Weller over the last 30 years.
19 of 20 people found the following review helpful
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I actually went for the fans 4CD box set version (featuring 65 plus songs spanning Weller's 30 years) rather than this single CD aimed at the mass market. The box which is under £20 on Amazon is a fantastic bargain with superb packaging. Go and buy it. But this also caught my eye as one for the car, a party or to loan. You won't let the box set sit around amongst the beer & fag ends! And unlike the themed 4CD version, this one mixes Weller's catalogue up - Jam, Council & solo nestling nicely alongside each other. I'd say it's not only a handy primer and also a good companion. Sure as one reviewer said there are some better songs not here, but that's not the point. It does what it says on the tin - Hit Parade - chart stuff contained within. For completest's get Direction, Reaction, Creation (in the new 12x12 hardback earbook form) and you'll have hours of fun. Alternatively buy all the CD Albums. Better still dust off the old vinyl and enjoy the crackles. Simply put, if you like the hits buy. If you haven't sampled his music it's a great way in. Hell Down In The Tubestation At Midnight is worth £17 plus postage on it's own. Enjoy.
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excellent album
this is a excellent album if you like paul weller
and have not got this go buy it today
and have not got this go buy it today
Published 17 months ago by jc
A great place to start your Weller collection
For the first time, Hit Parade brings together the three ages of Weller onto a single CD. Featuring seven tracks by The Jam, six by the Style Council and 10 by Paul as a solo... Read more
Published on 8 April 2010 by Greg Farefield-Rose
For All
Whether you're new to Weller or an old fan, this is an essential CD for your collection.
Published on 20 Jan 2010 by Smithy
Why Weller's finest hour will always be with The Jam
I read recently that Paul Weller regarded his time with The Jam as his creative low point, prefering both his solo material and that of the Style Council. Read more
Published on 5 Dec 2007 by Nostromo
Not the Best of Paul Weller
Is this meant to be a Best Of? It's not. Nothing from In The City or This Is The Modern World; only Tube Station from All Mod Cons. Read more
Published on 11 Dec 2006 by Steve Keen
Marvellous
Wow! what a legacy, what a great little collection of hit singles spanning Weller's thirty year career history. Read more
Published on 30 Nov 2006 by Richard
What a chance missed.....................
For anyone who has revered Paul Weller as the supreme musical talent of a generation as I have done this is distinct disappointment. Read more
Published on 30 Oct 2006 by Billy Hunt
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