Paul Weller - Modern Classics: The Greatest Hits [IMPORT]

Paul Weller

Product Details

• Audio CD (December 8, 1998)
• Original Release Date: December 8, 1998
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Universal Int'l
• ASIN: B00000FDNW
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #47,296 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

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

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Paul Weller - Genius, artist, icon...legend, December 14, 1999

By	Robert Mitchell "brobee1" (Santa Monica, CA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

For those who haven't heard much of Paul Weller's music since going solo, this greatest hits complilation is a wonderful place to start - a place to begin to realize just how talented and amazing Weller is (even after making music for more than 20 years!). Quite simply, Weller has managed to create a consistent array of solid, classic songs which don't follow trends, but rather instantly become songs one can listen to over and over again...The one new track (BRAND NEW DAY) makes it clear that he has talent to burn after all these years and that his solo career is a victory in its own right. His fans, like me, truly believe he is the most prolific, talented musical genius in rock history. When you think how many great songs he has produced in this 23 year career...without really selling out we all can call him the ModFather. Buy it, then you'll run to buy the rest...This cd has most of his basic, but you should also check out his first cd (PAUL WELLER) and of course the warmth, woodsy WILD WOOD.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing!!!, June 10, 2001

By	Jason (Birmingham, AL USA) - See all my reviews

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!

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars the best of the best, May 2, 1999

By A Customer

paul weller solo albums are the best, it is very hard to explain, but the man is smooth. i was a big jam fan, and a semi style council fan, but his solo outings are just unbeleiveable. every track is a winner. if you purchase this cd, you should get the import version, that contains a 2nd cd called live clasics.