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10.0
95840
10.0 |
Mojo
An album that ranks among his finest work, not just for its strident messages of hope, but also for simply possessing such a high quotient of unimpeachable songs. Print edition only
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9.0
95835
9.0 |
Slant Magazine
A Kind Revolution isn't explicitly topical, but its mood captures the spirit of the age
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9.0
95952
9.0 |
PopMatters
In a career that spans 40 years, Paul Weller is still making vibrant, essential music and his latest album is among his most impassioned and focused
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8.0
95973
8.0 |
The Quietus
Following on from the experimental nature of his previous three albums – works that rank among his very best material - A Kind Revolution initially presents itself at odds with its predecessors, yet repeated listens find a document that continues in a sequence of high quality control
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8.0
96168
8.0 |
State
He continues to push himself into areas he may not be comfortable in. It’s within that discomfort he’s been able to flourish creatively like never before
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8.0
96297
8.0 |
The FT
Songs roam around different styles, instruments jostling together — cowbells, walking basslines, guitar solos
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8.0
95836
8.0 |
American Songwriter
This is a trippy, confident and even daring entry into Weller’s still advancing career arc
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8.0
95838
8.0 |
Uncut
Shows that Weller's Indian summer of creativity - one that started with 2008's 22 Dreams - shows no sign of ending
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8.0
95839
8.0 |
Q
There's a crystal-clear production and a return to his most precious musical touchstones. Print edition only
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8.0
95841
8.0 |
The Independent
It’s a mature mix of reflection and assertion in which Weller’s musings on life, love and society are channelled through a diverse series of musical modes, most of them constantly seeking to seep into other styles
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8.0
95858
8.0 |
The Music
A late career peak of grandeur that seems almost effortless
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8.0
95868
8.0 |
NME
A textbook study in growing old gracefully
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8.0
95872
8.0 |
The Irish Times
A pleasure from start to finish
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8.0
95876
8.0 |
The Guardian
Robustly written and emotionally satisfying
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7.0
95987
7.0 |
All Music
A Kind Revolution nevertheless feels cozy, a record designed to provide nothing but comfort and that's an unusual twist for Paul Weller
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7.0
96082
7.0 |
Evening Standard
A Kind Revolution is workmanlike in a good sense
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6.0
95941
6.0 |
The Observer
Rich in warmth and optimism
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6.0
95837
6.0 |
The Arts Desk
If there is a thread that connects the the collection, it’s melody and a pursuit of lighter notes
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5.0
95963
5.0 |
Spectrum Culture
Simply sounds a bit too much like Weller on auto-pilot
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