Paul Weller Releases New Disc

Paul Weller releases his tenth studio solo album Wake Up the Nation in the United States on May 4th via long-time label Yep Roc Records. An Australian release shouldn’t be too far behind.

Changefulness has always been a hallmark of Wellers musical evolution and by all reports Wake Up The Nation maintains that track record. After the success of 22 Dreams (his third solo number one in the UK), Wake Up The Nation sees one of rock’s most iconic songwriters expand and evolve once more.

Yep Roc’s always informative press release makes the following statement and who am I to dispute it:

“A departure stylistically from last year’s more pastoral 22 Dreams, Wake Up is lean, mean and as uncompromisingly focused as it’s maker, Wake Up The Nation also brings Paul Weller full circle: twenty-eight years on from The Jam’s split, two tracks feature the former bassist Bruce Foxton.  The album also sees contributions from My Bloody Valentine’s Kevin Shields, The Move’s Bev Bevan and legendary session drummer Clem Cattini.

Wake Up the Nation track-listing:

MOONSHINE

WAKE UP THE NATION

NO TEARS TO CRY

FAST CAR / SLOW TRAFFIC

ANDROMEDA

IN AMSTERDAM

SHE SPEAKS

FIND THE TORCH, BURN THE PLANS

AIM HIGH

TREES

GRASP AND STILL CONNECT

WHATEVER NEXT

7&3 IS THE STRIKERS NAME

UP THE DOSAGE

PIECES OF A DREAM

TWO FAT LADIES