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Deluxe Edition, Original recording remastered, Extra tracks - 2 disc set
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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Due, probably, to my age, I first became aware of Paul Weller through the Style Council. Back in the mid 80's, the songs, the style, well, it all clicked for me. Later on I've become an even bigger fan of his work, having discovered The Jam and the solo work.
A lot of work has been made, both by Weller and critics, to put the Style Council well and truly behind us, in such a way I sometimes feel like there's something wrong with me, for liking this band.
Imagine then how glad I was when I saw this gem of a cd set. Just like they did on the Jam's All Mod Cons and Stanley Road deluxe sets, they've really pulled out all the stops on this one. There's lots to read and look at. The set looks really just as sophisticated as I'm sure Paul wanted the original album to look back in the day.
An even bigger treat here, are all the 12 inch mixes. It really feels like I lived in some far gone world, listening to these. Remember being 14 years old back in 1986, buying Maxi Singles? By bands like Duran Duran, Depeche Mode and even the Style Council? Wow... I really feel old now!
Even though the style has changed, and Paul is the bluesy, rockin' 'Modfather' now, I still think this album is entirely relevant. The lyrics may be coloured by the time they were made, but in so many ways, we haven't really moved on much these past 20-22 years.
A window to a different time for sure, but when you close your eyes and rediscover this great music all over again, I'm sure you will agree with me, it's a great journey to take, and a damned handsome cd set to own!
A lot of work has been made, both by Weller and critics, to put the Style Council well and truly behind us, in such a way I sometimes feel like there's something wrong with me, for liking this band.
Imagine then how glad I was when I saw this gem of a cd set. Just like they did on the Jam's All Mod Cons and Stanley Road deluxe sets, they've really pulled out all the stops on this one. There's lots to read and look at. The set looks really just as sophisticated as I'm sure Paul wanted the original album to look back in the day.
An even bigger treat here, are all the 12 inch mixes. It really feels like I lived in some far gone world, listening to these. Remember being 14 years old back in 1986, buying Maxi Singles? By bands like Duran Duran, Depeche Mode and even the Style Council? Wow... I really feel old now!
Even though the style has changed, and Paul is the bluesy, rockin' 'Modfather' now, I still think this album is entirely relevant. The lyrics may be coloured by the time they were made, but in so many ways, we haven't really moved on much these past 20-22 years.
A window to a different time for sure, but when you close your eyes and rediscover this great music all over again, I'm sure you will agree with me, it's a great journey to take, and a damned handsome cd set to own!
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By "easkyc"
Format:Audio CD
I purchased the CD album after having it on vinyl for so long. I hadn't listened to it in ages, but I remember not taking it off my turntable when I first bought it all those years ago. Listening to it again brought back to me just what an amazing album it is. The musicianship and songwriting combine very beautiful, uplifting, powerful, and sometimes poignant tunes.
This is by far one of the best album's ever, not just of the 80's
This is by far one of the best album's ever, not just of the 80's
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Audio CD
I played this album to death on vinyl. Having bought this on CD 3 years or so back it still sounds as good. The lyrics reflect the backlash to Thatcher's Government in the 1980's. "Homebreakers", "All Gone Away", "A Man of Great Promise", "Luck" and "With Everything To Lose" are all excellent tracks which show just how good the Style Council were. This was by far their best album.
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Fab Album -
I had the tape version of this long ago until I wore it out! Such great lyrics and subjects tackled - my idea of how music can inspire you to think and not just listen. Read more
Published 23 months ago by June Wilson
5.0 out of 5 stars
Weller's best album!
I write this as I expect there are still some fans of Paul Weller who've not heard this album and are under the impression that his finest hour was Stanley Road. Read more
Published on 4 April 2011 by P. Allsopp
4.0 out of 5 stars
The Council's best
It's hard to listen to this LP out of context. In many ways it stands up well against other big albums of the time but it's still got some clunking synths. Read more
Published on 26 May 2007 by Sean Farrell
3.0 out of 5 stars
Very dated.......and too much politics
Coming back to this album after a twenty year gap, I have to say it's not as good as I remembered it and it sounds really dated both musically and lyrically. Read more
Published on 30 Mar 2006 by Wooltonian
5.0 out of 5 stars
Paul Weller's finest hour...
I'm not sure why The Style Council and 'Our Favourite Shop' have such average reception by people- The Style Council advanced on the late-Jam-singles which nodded towards soul (The... Read more
Published on 10 Jun 2005 by Jason Parkes
4.0 out of 5 stars
One of the best political albums ever written - bar none
I'm a Canadian; when I first purchased this album on vinyl back in 1985 (many years ago) I loved the music, but didn't completely understand the lyrics. Read more
Published on 12 Nov 2003
4.0 out of 5 stars
The essential one.
If you're looking for 'the essential' Style Council album, 'Our Favourite Shop' is it. Apart from being a highly under-rated band in general, 'Our Favourite Shop' marks The Style... Read more
Published on 12 Jun 2001 by "gingertom5"
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