Paul Weller - Modern Classics: The Greatest Hits

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After making his name with the Jam--at least in England, where their post-Kinks, Brit-centric lyrics; mod appeal; and blend of punk and soul sounds made them stars--and then nearly losing it 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, the British import 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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Paul Weller - Modern Classics: The Greatest Hits

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Setting Son's finest
Setting Son's finest
Amazing!!!
A means to an end
Classics they are!

Paul Weller - Modern Classics: The Greatest Hits
Paul Weller
Manufacturer: Island
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00000FDNW
Release Date: 1998-12-08

Tracks:

Out Of The Sinking
Peacock Suit
Sunflower
The Weaver
Wild Wood
Above The Clouds
Uh-Huh Oh-Yeh
Brushed
The Changingman
Friday Street
You Do Something To Me
Brand New Start
Hung Up
Mermaids
Broken Stones
Into Tomorrow

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After making his name with the Jam--at least in England, where their post-Kinks, Brit-centric lyrics; mod appeal; and blend of punk and soul sounds made them stars--and then nearly losing it 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, the British import 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

Customer Reviews:

Setting Son's finest.......2002-09-20

After a shamefully long hiatus I have rediscovered the splendour of this album which has been criminally neglected. In all of his guises with the Jam, Style Council and on his tod, Woking's finest Setting Son has cemented himself in the pantheon of great British singer/songsmiths of his or any other generation. If you haven't got this CD by now then you must have had taste-bypass surgery. If Wild Wood, You Do Something To Me and...well, every other track doesn't raise the hairs on the back of your neck and float your boat, I suggest checking for a pulse. Buy it. Yesterday.

Setting Son's finest.......2002-09-20

Amazing!!!.......2001-06-11

I got into Paul Weller by listening to Oasis. I noticed that he played lead guitar in 'Champagne Supernova' and I also heard Noel Gallagher talking about Paul Weller, so I decided to buy this cd and see how it was. The first time I listened to the cd I loved it. It doesn't sound like Oasis, but it is very good. Some of my favorites on the cd are: Out Of The Sinking, Sunflower, You Do Something To Me, Brand New Start, Broken Stones, and the mellow Wild Wood. Now I want to go out and buy the rest of his cds! It's a shame Paul Weller isn't big here in the States. Music like this deserves to be recognized all around the world! I definitely recommend this wonderful masterpiece!

A means to an end.......2000-02-10

The only reason Weller agreed to this album was as a final get out of his contract with GO! Discs. It's not the finest example of his work (see 'As you lean into the light' on 'Heavy Soul') but there are admittedly some classic tunes. Try not jumping around to 'Changingman' or crying into your beer with 'You do something to me'. There is, however, some fairly lightweight material on this album which are by no means his best and not a clear indication of his work. This should have been called 'The Singles Collection' cos that's what it is.

Classics they are!.......2000-01-18

I only really got into Paul Weller again recently, and I would say this album sums up the best of his stuff. If you have heard one or two of his songs and liked them, but are not sure which album to buy - This is the one! Songs like 'Changing Man' and 'Brushed' really stand out as epics for me, but the whole album is packed with quality stuff, you really feel like you have got your moneys worth with this man.

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The Easy Job Of Perfection

The Modern Classics: Greatest Hits
Paul Weller
Manufacturer: Import [Generic]
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00000I2JE
Release Date: 1998-11-03

Tracks:

Out of the Sinking
Peacock Suit
Sunflower
Weaver
Wild Wood
Above the Clouds
Uh-Huh Oh Yeh
Brushed
Changingman
Friday Street
You Do Something To Me
Brand New Start
Hung Up
Mermaids
Broken Stones
Into Tomorrow
Can You Heal Us (Holy Man)
Porcelain Gods
River Bank

Album Description

Japanese edition of the first-ever 'best of' for his solo career with three hidden bonus tracks added, live versions of the U.K. hits '(Can You Heal Us) Holy Man?' & 'Porcelain Gods', plus 'The River Bank' (an updated remake of a classicfirst released as 'Tales From The Riverbank' when he the leader of The Jam). 19 tracks total. 1998 Island Records release.

Album Details

Japanese Version featuring Three Bonus Hidden Tracks: Can You Heal Us Holyman (Live), Porcelin Gods (Live), and River Bank.

Customer Reviews:

The Easy Job Of Perfection.......2001-06-22

Even though this is just a release of the greatest hits, and the final contractual obligation for GO! it is one of my favorites. I payed the extra for the Japanese Import and got rid of my US version. It was more than worth the extra (money)I spent. I know it is a lot for a c.d. but trust me on this one comrades. One word sums it all up....PERFECTION. Love Live Paul Weller!!!

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