Paul Weller (Deluxe Edition) (2 CD) [Deluxe Edition]

Paul Weller | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (December 15, 2009)
• Original Release Date: December 21, 2009
• Number of Discs: 2
• Format: Deluxe Edition
• Label: Island Mercury
• ASIN: B002N1BNWS
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #126,462 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

CD 1:
1- Uh-Huh Oh Yeh
2- I Didn't Mean to Hurt You
3- Bull-Rush
4- Round and Round
5- Remember How We Started
6- Above the Clouds
7- Clues
8- Into Tomorrow
9- Amongst Butterflies
10- The Strange Museum
11- Bitterness Rising
12- Kosmos
13- Here's A New Thing
14- That Spiritual Feeling Instrumental
15- Into Tomorrow Demo Version
16- Arrival Time
17- Fly On The Wall
18- Always There To Fool You
19- Everything Has A Price

CD 2:
1- All Year Round The Ritz Live Version
2- Feeling Alright
3- Hot Rod - Bath Demo
4- I Didn't Mean To Hurt You Demo
5- Bull Rush Demo
6- Round & Round Alternate Version
7- Remember How We Started Demo
8- Clues Demo 1992
9- Into Tomorrow Alternative Acustic Version
10- Butterflies Alternative Acustic Version
11- Bitterness Rising Acustic Version
12- Kosmos Demo
13- New Thing Alternative Version
14- Fly On The Wall Demo
15- The Bitter Truth Demo
16- Amongst Butterflies Demo
17- Abraham, Martin & John Acoustic Unreleased
18- Kosmos Lynch Mob Bonus Beats Full Version

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great start to the return of the king!, February 25, 2010

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Elan Bodwick (las vegas) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Paul Weller (Deluxe Edition) (2 CD) (Audio CD)

First i could not disagree more with the first reviewer who gave this 1 star. While everyone is entitled to their opinion , Paul Wellers solo debut was and still remains a very solid effort with some great songs. Into tomorrow- the first single proved to be catalyst for his eventual reconquering of the uk and europe. Combining elements of The Style council with a litle fire from The Jam, Weller came back from his "disappointing" late 80s period with songs in hand. Quite simply Lenny Kravitz wishes he had half the song writing ability and knowledge of the era-no doubt Paul's big nods to Mayfield and Gaye but also pastoral english folk- a little funk and some trippy pschedelic and perhaps some prog if you listen to Kosmos. A year later Wild Wood would follow and Weller would once again be the Uks best songwriter by miles.(Winner of the Novello award for songwriting) To this very day Weller continually tops most of the european charts into his 50s. But back to this album- great lyrics reflecting Pauls own doubts and fears which are universal- great guitarwork and horn arrangements- Steve White's drumming never sounded better. To me this album is what the Style Council could have been without all the cheesy 80s synths and bad production. This album was basically the council going raw and earthy- many of these songs could have been council tunes and some were apparantly held back until Weller felt he could get them right. This album does have a 70s feel but thats exactly what it was going for and in fact thats what gives it more lasting power as it reflects a time when tunes and production were top notch( not the bad production of the 80s and early 90s). The only song on here that i didnt like was clues. As far as this version with all the bonus material- demos and bsides will either be an added bonus or a distraction depending on how you feel about Weller as an artist. I happen to think that most of his bsides and demos are better than most of other artists output but to be fair it doesnt all shine but as a fan im glad i have access to them. Coupled with the acoustic oriented Wild Wood this represents a golden period in Wellers solo years. This album is where Weller found himself again as in (Uh huh oh yeah)-"And in my mind i saw the place as each memory returned to trace Dear reminders of who i am The very roots upon which i stand". Exactly Mr Weller!!!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Still sounds fresh 'n soulful after 18 yrs, February 27, 2010

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Stefan Busse "Stefan" (vancouver, bc) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Paul Weller (Deluxe Edition) (2 CD) (Audio CD)

18 years after its first release this soulful album still sounds fresh and stands the test of time. In my humble opinion, it marks Paul's finest effort to date. It came out of nowhere and did receive the attention it deserved. It is great to have all the demo versions and previously unreleased tracks on CD no. 2. Great value and a must-have item for collectors and those who have recently discovered one of the greatest British songwriters. You will love the album if you enjoyed his last record '22 Dreams'.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Re-mastered with superior bells and whistles, June 27, 2010

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Philip Bradshaw (toronto canada) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Paul Weller (Deluxe Edition) (2 CD) (Audio CD)

This double CD is phenomenal. Often, these deluxe re-issues are major disappointments. There were usually very good reasons why the "extras" weren't on the original CD or on a subsequent one. With this release and with the later Wild Wood Weller took the requisite care to ensure that we would not be disappointed. These two CD sets are great packages - terrific sound from the re-master, totally different, though not necessarily inferior, versions of songs found on the original recording together with previously unreleased songs of quality. All in all I cannot recommend this CD more highly. If you have any interest in this artist or if you enjoy the original single CD you should pick this baby up.

AS for the one star review by Aparato Supersonico (his review begins with these words "Though I have no doubt the re-mastering of this album will be a vast improvement") all I can say is that this fellow should perhaps listen to the product BEFORE he submits a review!

This is my review of the 1992 release.

As I write Paul Weller is well into the 19th year of his second reincarnation. Last month he released his 15th album as a solo artist - to solidly positive reviews. I loved the Jam, still do; really enjoyed Style Council and still do; was cautiously optimistic when he decided (with a push from his record company) to go it alone. The resulting cd, Paul Weller, has now been with us for 18 years and it sounds as fresh and exciting as it did when I first bought it all those years ago.

Weller has one of the distinctive voices in the history of rock music. In the UK I`d venture to guess that 75% of today's grandparents would instantly recognize a the voice within seconds of the commencement of the vocals - he has been, and is, that popular. However, unlike say, Rod Stewart, he has remained relevant throughout his entire career, continually influencing myriad artists all over the world. I have seen him live a few times. The audience is always an eclectic one; consisting of old Jam fans now in their 60's all the way to the twenty-somethings fully familiar with every lyric from his latest hot off the press release. He puts on an energetic rocking show, always.

As I listen now to PW I recognize that when he went into the studio in 1992 to record his first solo cd Weller didn't fully abandon the jazzy and groovy style of music that he made with Style Council. Weller's road from SC to PW doesn't contain a sharp 90 degree corner but rather a gentle curve. That road continued to curve towards Wild Wood. For instance, I Didn't Mean to Hurt You and Round and Round would fit nicely onto a SC cd. On the other hand, on Bull-Rush, Clues and Kosmos we do find the unmistakable influence of one of my favourite groups, Traffic. Indeed, it wasn't until today that I noticed how, at times, Steve Winwood and Paul Weller sound like blood brothers.

PW is a terrific record. Although Weller veers from soul to rock and back, from rollicking to reflective, from earthy to warm, the consistency of the song-writing and the high quality of the musicianship keep it all hanging together beautifully. Now, I guess that I'll have to order the deluxe edition!