Search - Paul Weller :: Illumination

2002 Album from the Former Jam/Style Council Frontman that Finds Him Settling Comfortably Into his Role as a Songwriter and Musician, Having Come to Terms with Demons from the Past and Rediscovering his Sense of Adventure. The First Single "it's Written in the Stars" Even Recalls St. Etienne at their Brassy Brightest...hell, It's Even Upbeat! You Might Even Think Our Protaganist Were...could It Be...smiling? Face It, It's a Good Record, Enhanced by Guest Appearances from Stereophonics, Noel and Gem from Oasis, Aziz Ibrahim from Stone Roses and Steve Craddock Playing Some Classical Guitar. As Nme Said, "Britrock's Grumpy Uncle Has Regained his Gnarled Spirit Here and Fans Will Feel all the Better for It. Long May Be Rail". Nuff Said. Includes a Bonus Dvd!