Paul Weller: Heavy soul

Like Stanley Road before it, Heavy Soul is more about vibe than songs. There are a few sharply written tracks here and there, but what's important is the rootsy, stripped-down atmosphere. Weller's soul and R&B influences reign supreme on Heavy Soul, yet they are filtered through late-'60s psychedelia, blues-rock and prog-folk, as he takes songs into extended instrumental jams. The band sounds tight, but Weller has suffered a bit of a songwriting slump, which is evidenced by the handful of keepers that form the core of the album. "Up in Suze's Room" is a hazy, folky gem, the soulful apology "I Should Have Been There to Inspire You" is affecting, and "Peacock Suit" is a fine "Changing Man" rewrite, but too much of Heavy Soul is concerned with texture instead of content. That doesn't make it a difficult listen ? in fact, it's quite entertaining while it's playing ? but there isn't much to explore on repeated plays. - Greger

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1. Heavy Soul, Pt. 1
2. Peacock Suit
3. Up in Suzes' Room
4. Brushed
5. Driving Nowhere
6. I Should Have Been There to Inspire You
7. Heavy Soul, Pt. 2
8. Friday Street
9. Science
10. Golden Sands
11. As You Lean into the Light
12. Mermaids

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