Paul Weller – Stanley Road
First of all, I do not know much about this artist except
that he was in The Jam or something if I’m not mistaken.
Fed up of my own albums, I went downstairs and searched through my Dad’sold CD’s.
After I picked out a few random ones, this was the one that kept me interested. Usually I’d stay away from Classic Rock as much as possible but Paul Weller’s album really gripped me. As soon as I put the CD in the computer drive, I got a nice surprise, melodic, soulful tunes with a little bit of jazz and funk. It was the perfect combination.
Though I’ve never heard of Paul Weller’s previous bands, they must be brilliant with him in it. Paul Weller sings vocals and plays guitar. He is an awesome guitar player with crazy blues solos all over the place. And his vocals are quite deep with some strength in it.
Currently I’m digging The Changingman, it has brilliant guitar
solos, a nice jazzy beat to it and Paul’s strong vocals to back it up. It is a perfect song to listen to lying in your bed. Just a thought, do you know who’s voice he reminds me of? Chris Cornell (Gets bashed by classic rock fanboys)
There is the lovely ballad called You Do Something For Me which is Paul and his accompanying guitar. Okay, this album is something for my dad but if the youth look pass it’s boring looks and non-sythn music then you will find an accessible album which has a beat. A swinging piano beat, a bluesy guitar and a jazzy drum-beat. Strange that, it was only released in 1995 but it feels dead older than that. You couldn’t imagine the dying grunge scene listening to this.
The most recognisable tune on this LP is probably Winds Of Speed. It’s a kind of song you’d listen to and you don’t Remember where it’s from. You might think it was in a television commercial. You wouldn’t know because the truth is that it’s not, it’s just an instantly recognisable tune.
I can’t express how good this record makes me feel. It’s a
happy record for happy people. That’s why I’m giving this top score. You may disagree with it but that how I feel about it. You'll love it, it's just so easy to pick up and listen. The mood will sweep you into a different universe and
lay you gently onto a giant cushion.
5/5
