Paul Weller: My Ever Changing Moods (Paperback)

~ John Reed (Author)

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Excellent and thoroughly researched.' Q 'Level-headed and thorough' MOJO

Product Description

Always uncomfortable in the pop limelight, Paul Weller has at times suffered for his art. His fascination with contemporary black music eventually led The Style Council to a dead end, and his moral convictions, championing causes like CND and Red Wedge, left him disillusioned with politics. Weller's return was slow but gradual, and for the last decade he enjoyed an artistic renaissance that continues unabated. Traces Weller's career from his upbringing in Woking, through his years with The Jam and the difficulties he faced after it's demise to his current status as one of Britain's most respected performers and songwriters. This new paperback edition has been revised and updated to take Weller's story into the 21st century. It covers his link-up with Branson's V2 label, along with The Rolling Stones and lovingly compiled album of cover versions Studio 150. It chronicles the peaks and troughs of the three stages of Weller's remarkable careers. Includes comprehensive discography and many previously unpublished photographs. John Reed, a former Research Editor of Record Collector magazine has interviewed many of Weller's friends and colleagues and presents a comprehensive picture 'The Modfather'.

Product Details

• Paperback: 356 pages
• Publisher: Omnibus Press; 4th edition (March 8, 2005)
• ISBN-10: 1844494918
• ISBN-13: 978-1844494910
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #477,126 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A gratifyingly accurate account of a phenomenal artist..., February 27, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Paul Weller: My Ever Changing Moods (Hardcover)

I feel that it behooves anyone with impeccable taste to seek out and listen to the essential recordings of the subject of this book. Paul Weller is a remarkable songwriter, a fine musician and an involuntary icon. Reed's product of research articulately underscores these points and also sheds light on other attributes. As an American, it's tough to find other "enlightened" individuals-however, those who have been exposed to Weller's body of work have subsequnetly become converts. In short, if you consider yourself a well-versed appreciator of excellent contemperary music and haven't heard of Paul Weller, I highly recommend that you seek out his recordings and read books like this one.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars About as clear as you can get with out being in Paul's head!, January 15, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Paul Weller: My Ever Changing Moods (Hardcover)

From the moment I picked this book up, I couldn't put it down again (which was hard because it's really heavy). It's packed with more detail than an encyclopedia and is an absolute must for any Weller fan. Reed's writing talents are clear and focused, his use of descriptive imagery immaculate and the research that went into this book is exemplary. Though Weller doesn't talk directly to the author, the book is incredibly well written and includes hundreds of quotes here from friends, family and the Modfather himself to enrich and complement Reed's excellent biography. There's not much more I can say except go out and buy it!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good book about a great artist, January 19, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Paul Weller: My Ever Changing Moods (Hardcover)

When a man in one of 'the dirtiest businesses' (copyright Ian Brown) around, manages to come out the other end of 20-odd years of it, after three sucessful incarnations, countless hit singles and albums, and still has his integrity intact, what better subject for a bio can you get.

As for the book, the author remains unobtrusive in the story telling, which helps no end (see the Stone Roses bio) in the reading.

A great (continuing) story, parts of which have been well told before (A Beat Concerto, Mr Cool's Dream), but sucessfully well told again.