18-03-2023, 09:00
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PAUL WELLER "stanley road" cd, deluxe 2cd, 10th anniversary 3cd set, vinyl, 7" singles box set, super deluxe cd 1995
a revisit...
only played today to play for a friend who has limited knowledge of Weller's solo material...
had forgotten how many editions of this album i had...
friend thought it was great and labelled it a 'masterpiece'..
big call but everyone has their own opinion i guess..
album wouldnt rate in my top 5 Weller albums but i understand the love for it...
a solid collection of rock, pop, gospel, blue-eyed soul, ballads, love songs and even a blistering cover of Dr.John's "i walk on gilded splinters"...
guest musos include Noel Gallagher, Steve Winwood, Mick Talbot and Carleen Anderson to name a few...
album cover painted by Peter Blake (famous for the Sgt.Peppers cover and Who's "face dances" to name a couple)....
so yes i guess all of the boxes were ticked and the stars alligned for this one...
I LOVE THIS ALBUM
a love song for the ages:
"BTO....Bachman,Turner,Overweight
They were big in the 70s....for five minutes,on a Saturday,after lunch..." - Me 2014.
They were big in the 70s....for five minutes,on a Saturday,after lunch..." - Me 2014.