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Studio 150 | 
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| Artist: Paul Weller
Label: V2
Category: Music
List Price: £14.99
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Rating:  8 reviews
Sales Rank: 7520
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 0.5
EAN: 5033197269023
ASIN: B00029CX7M
Release Date: September 13, 2004
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| Tracks:
| • | If I Could Only Be Sure | | • | Wishing On A Star | | • | Don't Make Promises | | • | The Bottle | | • | Black Is The Colour | | • | Close To You | | • | Early Morning Rain | | • | Thinking Of You | | • | One Way Road | | • | Hercules | | • | All Along The Watchtower | | • | Birds |
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Amazon.co.uk Review
After the Jam's Motown covers, the Style Council's appropriation of smooth 70s funk, and solo forays into white soul, what of Studio 150, an album of nothing but covers? It's certainly a brave move, and a mostly successful one, thanks to the eclectic, thoughtful selections and the Weller trademark sound. That's not to say it's just his usual rock style- "The Bottle" is Weller at his funkiest, and "Don't Make Promises" has some commendable Band-esque looseness to it. However Weller succeeds most when he put a twist on household classics with new, mostly enjoyable arrangements. "Wishing On A Star" is twisted into downbeat nightclub rasp, while Dylan's "All Along The Watchtower" becomes a keyboard-heavy jam with arresting gospel vocalists. Similarly, the less known songs may well inspire his fans to check out the originals and win himself some new ones along the way- Neil Young's "Birds" is sympathetic to the original- Weller's gruff voice standing in contrast to Young's high tenor of the original. Add to this the general usual excellent musicianship (albeit slightly less guitar that you'd expect) and Weller's always-passionate voice, and you have an album that should appeal to fans of Weller and the original legends alike. Thom Allott
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| Customer Reviews: Read 3 more reviews...
 Weller at his best September 14, 2004
22 out of 26 found this review helpful
Awesome is the only way to discribe Mr Wellers latest offering. This guy has produced an eclectic selection of covers, from the lounge sounding first single wishing on a star to the funk workout of Bottle. The highlight comes from Thinking of you, and turns it into his own.If you like Paul Weller you will enjoy this album.. I must say from some negative reviews from the likes of Q(2 star) It was totally unexpected to find this album of covers producing their own stamp on the originals and reworking a Noel Gallagher composition into a classic Weller Track. His best album since Wild Wood
Brave, but successful move September 17, 2004
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
It was Weller's performance on Jonathan Ross that got me to buy this album. I've grown up listening to Paul's music, in particular his solo stuff, but I was a little sceptical of a complete album of covers. However it's an album that does grow on you. Some of the songs that sounded strange when I first heard them (his version of Gil Scott-Heron's The Bottle for example) but after a while I really took to them, There were other songs I'd never heard before such as Birds that I really enjoyed. Weller on piano is so good, I know others prefer his guitar tracks but these slower songs do work.I think this is an album for established fans, not those who have never heard Weller's own compliations of the past. Still, a really enjoyable gamble that I think has paid off.
Another classic from an outstanding guy! September 18, 2004
4 out of 6 found this review helpful
Was dubious about this album at first. Most of the songs I had not heard of. Though a true Weller fan found the last couple of albums slightly disappointing. Makes a refreshing change to hear songs that dont mirror his life. Wishing on a star, what a fantastic version truly moving. I would recommend this album to anyone Weller fan or not, a truly great mix of tracks.
One of The Best Covers January 8, 2005
3 out of 5 found this review helpful
Superb mix of records interpreted by Paul Weller. Some suprises in there but something for everyone. For true music fans this is a must - it'll make you want to find out more about some of the original artists. Everyone will have there own opinion but I would urge anyone to be openminded and give it a go.
Pleasantly Surprised May 5, 2005
V. Boxall
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
This album is a real grower; I was surprised how much I liked it having heard Paul Weller's recent 'Dadrock' excursions. I was a big fan of the Jam & Style Council but his fascination with the late sixties / early seventies left me cold. Weller puts his own unique spin on the tracks and I'd forgotten just how much I liked his voice. Highlights are 'Wishing on a star' and ' Thinking of you'. I can't help playing 'Close to you' without think of Alan Partridge singing it in his series though. The only low point is 'All along the watchtower' which is a bit of a stinker and the U2 version on "Rattle & Hum" is far better. I was pleasantly surprised . Hope you will be too
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