Stanley Road [Deluxe Edition] [Original recording remastered] [Import]

Product Description
Special 10th Anniversary release three-disc remastered deluxe edition. Disc one features the original album plus the b-sides from all four singles. Disc two features 19 tracks of demos and unreleased material while the third disc is a DVD (PAL/Region 0) entitled, 'Broke 'n' Stoned - Stanley Road Revisited' - a 30 minute film directed by Simon Halfon looking back at the making of the album, containing previously unseen archive footage and brand new interviews. Also included on the DVD are four video clips to the singles released from the album. Packaged in a deluxe digi-pak with a lavish 32-page booklet, featuring rare photos and extensive liner notes including a new interview with Weller. Island. 2005.

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Stanley Road [Deluxe Edition] [Original recording remastered] [Import]

Average customer rating: A True Contender For Best Album of the Nineties My Ever Changing Moods Magnificent echoes of Traffic, Free, Clapton ... stanley road The perfect answer?

Stanley Road Paul Weller Manufacturer: London / Umgd ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Britpop | British Alternative | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Illumination [Limited Edition w/ Bonus DVD] As Is Now Catch-Flame! Days of Speed The Complete Adventures of the Style Council ASIN: B000001FIJ Release Date: 1995-06-07

Tracks:

1. The Changingman
2. Porcelain Gods
3. I Walk On Guilded Splinters
4. You Do Something To Me
5. Woodcutter's Son
6. Time Passes...
7. Stanley Road
8. Broken Stones
9. Out Of The Sinking
10. Pink On White Walls
11. Whirlpools' End
12. Wings Of Speed

Customer Reviews:

A True Contender For Best Album of the Nineties.......2006-03-10

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 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. Though these songs are quite different from the guitar based ones, they seem to come at just the right points in the album so that, not only are they a nice change of direction, but also they effortlessly fit in.

Stand-out songs are 'you do something to me', 'broken stones', 'the changing man', 'I walk on gilded splinters' and of course the title track. To truly appreciate this fine album start at the beginning and just let it play on to the end. It far outweighs the sum of its parts, and as these parts are so good, you're in for a great journey.

My Ever Changing Moods.......2004-02-07

I will never forget the time when I first heard the Jam. I was about 12, 1981, and I was down in my neighbors basement in Lincoln, Nebraska. He was one of seven catholic kids, and he somehow ended up with a copy of In The City. It was the coolest thing I'd ever heard. It wasn't long before we were spray painting a piece of styrofoam in the same manner as the front of the album. Weller has been a huge part of my music heritage ever since.

Stanley Road finds Weller at the peak of his "3rd" life. To me, it's his defining moment as an artist. Weller hits the perfect notes with his 3rd solo album, an album filled with just enough artistic personal statements to sketch a portrait as rich as any singer-songwriter that I'm aware of. Porcelain Gods? Changingman? Pink on White Walls? In the Distance? Street With No Name? All classic, defining Weller moments. Who is Weller? Listen to Stanley Road. ala " I know I come from Woking & you say I'm a fraud, but my heart is in the city, where it belongs".

I was lucky enough to have this album as a companion on a rail trip through Europe when it first came out. Everytime I hear it, it reminds me of the hills in Italy and nights on the balcony overlooking the Amalfi coast. This album has the same rare capacity Weller's 1st album, In the City, had, that is, to define a time and a place. Pink on White Walls? How else to you explain the buildings in Italy?

"Don't waste your time, don't hesitate, life is but a moment you can't wait, Go and have your fun, go and lose your mind, but can you get back to the ones you left behind?"

Good Question!

Magnificent echoes of Traffic, Free, Clapton ..........2001-03-08

I have to confess that this is the only Paul Weller album I own. Frankly I loathed the Jam like I loathed every band that I assumed was part of the punk movement that set serious, well-played rock music back 20 years. I never liked Paul Weller's persona.

But this album is utterly magnificent, recalling much that was great about 60s/70s RnB music. It would seem that before writing this album, Paul Weller thoroughly absorbed the entire Traffic portfolio. Take the achingly beautiful 'You Do Something to Me': the piano chord sequence is very, very similar to 'Crossing the Line' on Winwood/Yamashta's wonderful GO album of 1976. Weller's vocals veer between Winwood's own soulful style and the gruffer technique of Capaldi or even Eric Clapton.

The stand-out track for me is 'I Walk on Gilded Splinters' -- I just love the way the whole song disintegrates three-quarters of the way through, and then guitars start appearing from different locations in the stereo mix, while the wonderfully recorded drums come from a different direction. Strangely reminiscent of Jan Akkerman in one of Focus's very rare heavy moments. (By the way, Oasis's Noel Gallagher plays acoustic guitar just on this track, and his contribution is frankly negligible.)

This album is incredibly highly rated by British listeners. US readers may be unaware that this album was judged No. 66 in the All-Time Top 1000 albums survey of 1998 -- sandwiched in between SONGS IN THE KEY OF LIFE at No. 65 and THE DOORS at No. 67. That may be too high a mark-up, but this is an outstanding album nonetheless. It is a sheer pleasure to be forced to retract a previous negative view of an artist. This won't the only Weller album I own for long!

stanley road.......2000-06-27

I had written Paul Weller off after subpar outings with the Style Council. After the urging of a friend, he persuaded me to pick up this title. After listening to this, I realized Paul Weller going back to his roots with The Jam. Although it is much more mature than his old school days, I enjoyed this outing very much. His writing style has come back with some middle aged anger which made me very pleased. Fans will not be disappointed.

The perfect answer?.......2000-02-15

Weller had such a big act to follow when Stanley Rd was due for release, Wild Wood had signalled a return to power for the 'Mod Father' and in the height of the Uk Britpop boom it would take an album of quality to get noticed. This album was the perfect answer, combining the raw power of tracks such as The Changingman and the title track Stanley Road with the heart string pulling Broken Stones and You Do Something, which I have no doubt is one of the best love songs ever written. This album is an emotional journey, combining starting with fierce anger as The Changingman "lights a bitter fuse" which signals this musical explosion. The reurn of fire at the UK music press, who seemed unable to cope with Weller's changing moods, comes in Porcelein Gods as Weller protests "more advice to fill up you head, more empty words, from the living dead." But there is another all more peaceful, thankfully, and thoughtful side to this album. Carleen Anderson's voice on Wings of Speed leaves the listener enchanted, while Weller brings tears to the eyes as he pleads "You do something to me..." This thought is echoed in Time Passes... and Broken Stones.

This Album is darker and deeper than Wild Wood and this may not suit the tastes of the Weller fans out there, but this album has in it's time so far become a essential part of any record collection and will inevitably become, to steal a more recent promotional phrase, a modern classic.

Average customer rating: Lush Special Edition of Weller Classic

Stanley Road Paul Weller Manufacturer: Ume Imports ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Britain | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music Britpop | British Alternative | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Alternative Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: As Is Now - Deluxe Version CD/DVD Set All Mod Cons Catch-Flame! Illumination [Limited Edition w/ Bonus DVD] As Is Now ASIN: B000803PO0 Release Date: 2005-06-21

Tracks:

1. Changingman
2. Porcelain Gods
3. I Walk on Gilded Splinters
4. You Do Something to Me
5. Woodcutter's Son
6. Time Passes
7. Stanley Road
8. Broken Stones
9. Out of the Sinking
10. Pink on White Walls
11. Whirpools' End
12. Wings of Speed
13. Sexy Sadie
14. I'd Rather Go Blind
15. It's a New Day, Baby
16. I Didn't Mean to Hurt You [Live]
17. My Whole World Is Falling Down [BBC Radio One's the Evening Session]
18. Year Late
19. Woodcutter's Son

Tracks:

1. Trident Jam [Take 3]
2. Pink on White Walls [Demo 2]
3. Porcelain Gods [8 Track Demo]
4. Broken Stones [Demo 1]
5. Wings of Speed [8 Track Demo]
6. Changingman [8 Track Demo]
7. Everyone Must Have a Purpose [Demo Version]
8. You Do Something to Me [Demo 3]
9. Year Late [Demo 1]
10. Whirlpools' End/Steam [Alternative Version][Alternate Take]
11. GTR + Moog Jam [Demo Version]
12. Corrina, Corrina [Demo Version]
13. Out on the Weekend [Demo Version]
14. Time Passes [Demo 2]
15. Time Passes [Demo 3]
16. Wings of Speed [Demo 2]
17. Stanley Road [Demo 1]
18. Woodcutters Son [8 Track Demo]
19. Porcelain Gods [Instrumental]

Tracks:

1. Out of the Sinking [DVD]
2. Changingman [DVD]
3. You Do Something to Me [DVD]
4. Broken Stones [DVD]
5. Bonus Material [DVD][*]
6. You Do Something to Me [DVD]
7. You Do Something to Me [DVD]
8. Broken Stones [DVD]
9. Broken Stones [DVD]

Album Description

Special 10th Anniversary release three-disc remastered deluxe edition. Disc one features the original album plus the b-sides from all four singles. Disc two features 19 tracks of demos and unreleased material while the third disc is a DVD (PAL/Region 0) entitled, 'Broke 'n' Stoned - Stanley Road Revisited' - a 30 minute film directed by Simon Halfon looking back at the making of the album, containing previously unseen archive footage and brand new interviews. Also included on the DVD are four video clips to the singles released from the album. Packaged in a deluxe digi-pak with a lavish 32-page booklet, featuring rare photos and extensive liner notes including a new interview with Weller. Island. 2005.

Album Details

Digitally Remastered Deluxe Edition Issued to Commemorate the Tenth Anniversary of Weller's Landmark, Multi-platinum Selling No.1 Album which Stayed 87 Weeks in the Chart. This Three Disc Special Package Will Includes Two Audio Discs featuring the Original Album as Well as Rare Demos and Alternate Takes. The Third Disc is an Exclusively-shot New Dvd. The Project Has Been Personally Overseen by Paul Weller and his Producer Brendan Lynch. Includes 19 Unreleased Demos, Alternative Versions of Songs from the Album as Well as Studio Jams and New Songs. The Stunning New Short Film on Dvd - "Broke 'n' Stoned: Stanley Road Revisited" Reunites the Album's Original Cast to Reflect on the Making of the Album - featuring New Interviews with Weller and his Band, Peter Blake (Who Designed the Sleeve), Noel Gallagher (Who Guests on the Album) and Producer Brendan Lynch. The 30-minute Film also Includes Promo Clips and Previously-unseen 'home-movie' Footage. Pal Format, Region 2.

Customer Reviews:

Lush Special Edition of Weller Classic.......2005-06-27

"Stanley Road" remains Weller's biggest selling record to date. It's easy to see why with tracks like lead off single "The Changingman", "Out of the Sinking", "I Walk on Guided Splinters" and the soul classic "You Do Something To Me". On top of the original album there are all the singles B-sides including Beatles cover "Sexy Sadie" which had it appeared on last years cover album "Studio 150" it would have been the album's best song. Weller was never one to slack when it came to his B-Sides which here is obvious. "It's A New Day Baby" and "A year Later" are acoustic tracks which would have sounded at home on his best album "Wild Wood". There is also a second disc filed with alternate takes and demos from the "Stanley Road" sessions, all of which make compelling listening.

The DVD is a welcome addition to the package. The half hour documentary is an entertaining overview of the recording sessions with new interviews from Weller and members of his band at the time. Noel Gallagher also turns up, as ever providing good value for money. Through in a new booklet and it rounds off an impressive package of what was one of Britpop's defining albums.

Average customer rating: MSB-As good as ever What more can I say.

American Road Michael Stanley Manufacturer: Line Level Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: The Farrago Sessions The Ground Fourth and Ten Coming up for Air Inside Moves ASIN: B000EHT5VY Release Date: 2006-01-23

Tracks:

1. Nothing and Everything to Prove
2. American Road
3. Wake 'Em Up
4. Times We Had
5. Vicodin & Prayer
6. What Would Frank Do
7. Round and Round
8. Just When You Thought It Was Safe
9. Be My Baby
10. Slow Kisses
11. Backing Up Sally G
12. Like Father Like Son
13. Home Tonight

Customer Reviews:

MSB-As good as ever.......2006-11-13

I have almost every MSB CD including his solos. I have not purchased any new CDs since the 90's but this CD is fantastic. Everything you like about MSB is wrapped up in all these hits. His sound and silky way is still there after all these years.

Every song is great!!!!! Long Live Michael Stanley-Cleveland Rocks!!!!!!!

What more can I say........2006-05-26

I've been reviewing the work of Michael Stanley ever since I started writing these reviews. This is another 5 star effort by one of the most overlooked performers in the history of Rock & Roll. "Nothing and Everything To Prove", "American Road", "The Times We Had", "Vicodin & Prayer", "Just When You Thought It Was Safe", "Slow Kisses", and "Backing Up Sally G" are Michael Stanley originals that are as good as anything he's done. "Be My Baby" is a great version of the Ronette's classic, as are all of the covers Michael selects to do. (He's currently working on a new recording of all covers.) The only song on this CD that had to grow on me was "What Would Frank Do?" but I now feel that is as good as all of his work. What more can I say to encourage you to give Michael a try? I don't know, but if you do be prepared to be hooked for life.

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Stanley Road [Limited Edition] Paul Weller Manufacturer: Polydor ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music ASIN: B000J396I0

Product Description

Includes a LIMITED EDITION 3-track bonus disc featuring Kosmos (SKDUB 2000), Sunflower (Lynch Mob Dub), and That Spiritual Feeling (New Mix). Stanley Road: The Changingman, Porcelain Gods, I Walk On Guilded Splinters, You Do Something To Me, Woodcutter's Son, Time Passes..., Stanley Road, Broken Stones, Out Of The Sinking, Pink On White Walls, Whirlpools' End, Wings Of Speed.

Average customer rating: A favorite of mine!

Left of Me Manufacturer: Stanley Recordings ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Alternative Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Pop | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B00006RSJQ Release Date: 2002-03-28

Tracks:

1. Come Down
2. Left of Me
3. What's Happening
4. Inconsequential Song
5. Days and Nights
6. Grace of Angels
7. Water Standing
8. Too Late
9. Unbreakable
10. Walk a Mile
11. Fine
12. Johnny Valentine
13. Sacred Things
14. Take Care

Customer Reviews:

A favorite of mine!.......2002-11-07

A friend of mine heard Sally Semrad's album on an NPR radio show. He loved it and immediately bought copies from her record company's website for all our friends. It hasn't left my cd player since.

If you like girls with guitars you'll love this. It's very mellow, the lyrics manage to be both gritty and pretty, and she has a great guitar sound. It's not pop like Sheryl Crow, although Sally's voice is similar to some of Sheryl's quieter songs. Left of Me is a really promising start and I hope to hear a lot more from her.

Average customer rating:

Follow the Yellow Brick Road Minister Stanley V. Daniels ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000M1K6K6

Average customer rating: Back to the old ways

Traces of the Old Road James Lee Stanley Manufacturer: Beachwood ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Folk | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music ASIN: B00015YW12 Release Date: 2003-11-25

Tracks:

1. Just Like Thom Thumb's Blues
2. Last Day of Summer
3. One Heart Falling
4. You'll Go Your Way, I'll Go Mine
5. Stolen Season
6. Harris Creek Shuffle
7. Long Way from Home
8. Stop This Rain
9. Too Many People
10. Just Let It Go
11. Anywhere Love Goes

Customer Reviews:

Back to the old ways.......2006-09-11

James Lee Stanley went 'au natural' for his "Traces Of The Old Road" album. He bailed out on the synthesizers that textured most of his previous albums and stuck to primarily acoustic instruments here. The final result is, easily, one of his best. As if to stress the stripping of his music down to skins and steel strings, he drops a pair of Bob Dylan songs on "Traces of The Old Road" that emphasizes the importance of being singer-songwriter earnest. Of those, his reading of "You Go Your Way, I'll Go Mine" is pitch perfect. (The other cover, "Just Like Tom Thumb's Blues," opens the album and sets its tone.)

On his originals (Stanley single-handedly wrote all the other compositions here, a departure form his usual collaborations), he stresses the lyrics on top of gentle acoustic performances. Of these, my two favorites are "Last Day of Summer" for its evocation of the change of seasons, and "Anywhere Love Goes," a sweet love song that closes the CD on a tender note. As I have posted on reviews of James' other albums, he may just be one of the best singer-songwriters you've never heard.

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Stanley Road ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B000BR2P8M Release Date: 2005-12-06

Album Description

Limited Japanese Import Edition 2 CD/DVD (NTSC/Region 2) album set comprising digitally remastered 2 CD set that includes the singles 'The Changingman' & 'Broken Stones', various live recordings & B-Sides and 17 demo recordings plus a bonus DVD which reunites the album's original cast to reflect on the making of the album featuring interviews with Weller, his band, Peter Blake (who designed the sleeve), Noel Gallagher & producer Brendan Lynch and includes videos for 'Out Of Sinking', 'Changingman', 'You Do Something To Me', & 'Broken Stones' plus more. Complete with 32-page booklet containing rare photos & extensive new sleevenotes. Polydor. 2005.

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Stanley Road Paul Weller Manufacturer: Polydor ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music ASIN: B000LXD96I

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Stanley Road ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music ASIN: B000KJTKA2 Release Date: 2007-01-30

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