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After making his name with the Jam and then nearly losing it (in some quarters) with the Style Council, Paul Weller reemerged in 1992 with a self-titled album. Since then he's released four studio albums (and one live set, Live Wood); Modern Classics is a democratic collection, choosing three tracks from Paul Weller, four tracks from each of the rest, and adding one new single, "Brand New Start", for good measure. There's not a loser in the lot, but the remarkable thing to note here is the coherence of this collection: Weller's mature rock and love of classic soul has resulted in a sound that's remained remarkably consistent over the course of the 1990s. There's plenty more that could've been included--his cover of "Sexy Sadie" and the touching "Has My Fire Really Gone Out?" just for starters--which simply means there are plenty of reasons to mine his catalog after Modern Classics whets your appetite. --Randy Silver
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26 of 28 people found the following review helpful
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I bought this album on the strength of one song (You Do Something To Me). Had I realised how amazing this album is, my justification of buying it would have been more substantial. If you're thinking about buying it, don't think at all. Just buy it knowing that you'll be missing out on a compilation album of one of the best songwriters of the past couple of decades. I simply can't speak highly enough of this album!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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This album shows the progression Paul Weller has made as a purely solo artist from 1992 to 1998. The tracks on it are stunning and include "Changing Man" "Out of the Sinking" "Broken Stones" "You do something to me " and many more it does not however include any of the stunning tracks which were not released as singles and therefore the collection is rather incomplete.
I would advise anyone buying this to treat it as an introduction to Paul Weller's solo work and then go on and buy his back catalogue as I am sure you will find songs on the albums which are better than some of the tracks included. I say this as a die hard Weller fan that first saw the Jam in the 1970's and still enjoys his work today.
I would advise anyone buying this to treat it as an introduction to Paul Weller's solo work and then go on and buy his back catalogue as I am sure you will find songs on the albums which are better than some of the tracks included. I say this as a die hard Weller fan that first saw the Jam in the 1970's and still enjoys his work today.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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The quality of this collection is stunning - there is not a single duff track. Weller's raw, bluesy style is in evidence everywhere here from the pounding opening bars of 'Out Of the Sinking' and continues throughout, with the exception of the lighter, more 'Style-Council-y' 'Above The Clouds' and the Beatle-esque 'Sunflower' and 'Uh-Huh Oh-Yeh' which actually sit very happily here as a reminder of Weller's range and gift for melody writing. Though it is hard to choose my favourite tracks, the opener, the immortal, beautiful 'You Do Something To Me' and the classy 'Broken Stones' are without equal. Whenever I play this album around the uninitiated, they always end up asking me 'what album is this, it's great!' and I add another convert to the list. These are the kinds of songs that other artists only dream of producing. The guy is a god - and this album deserves every one of its 5 stars. This is music that never ages, dates or bores.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Modern Classic - How right you are!
A brilliant album, this features more of his modern collection and as an introduction to Weller, I can have no complaints. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Ms. C. N. Barton-jones
Well done
I bought this cd as I wanted one of the songs featured, as it turns out I've ended up liking several so I am quite happy with my purchase.
Published 4 months ago by D. M. Burton
Fab music
Love Paul Weller, especially his later stuff. Never downloaded a full album before and it was easy peasy!
Published 22 months ago by P. Armstrong
The Changing Man
Paul Weller's status as the most resilient survivor from Britpunk's class of `76 was challenged by his last album of original songs. Read more
Published on 30 Mar 2010 by P. Frizelle
Great buy
I bought this for my partner, I'm not a Paul Weller fan. But after hearing it I've claimed it. Modern Classics is the right name, it's great.
Published on 8 Aug 2009 by Pamela
Good Cd but
This a good CD with the songs I wanted, however, I was really disappointed that it took nearly a month for this item to reach me. Read more
Published on 5 Jun 2009 by C. Lawrence
great!!!!!!!!!!!!
It's a Weller hits collection....what more is there to say except....brilliant. Now go buy it if you want an overview, all his hits in one place or are just getting into his stuff.
Published on 3 Jun 2009 by S. K. FLORA
Changingman gets selective....
This is a tight well compiled and presented compilation containing all Mr Weller's singles from 1992 to 1998. Read more
Published on 30 Aug 2006 by Merry Terry
who would of though?
Who would of thought? i came across the man paul weller whil viewing 'Big brother' amongst all things, they had the song 'you do somthing to me' on one of the... Read more
Published on 17 Feb 2006 by "stevenmcg1983"
The guy is an institution--his own institution
If you gave up on Paul Weller because the later Style Council stuff was not to your taste, you made a mistake. Read more
Published on 3 Oct 2002 by C. Jannuzi
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