Paul Weller - Will Of The People [3LP]

UMC

£26.98
~~£45.90~~

Format: 3 x LP
Catalogue No.: 4572086
Barcode: 0602445720866
Release Date: 28 Oct 2022
Genre: Rock

Back in the autumn of 2003, the Fly On The Wall 3LP & 3CD collection brought together a wealth of Paul Weller solo recordings that stretched back to 1991. The B-sides, 12” EP tracks, single remixes and ‘live’ recordings featured all had one thing in common, namely that they hadn’t been included on any of his hugely successful solo albums. Furthermore, in many instances, they’d become highly sought after as the original 7”, 10”, 12” and CD singles and promo’s that first aired them were fetching significant sums from fans and collectors.

Will Of The People follows up Fly On The Wall and takes the listener through a similar mix of rarities, this time spanning the period 2002 to 2021. Like its predecessor not only does it make for some great listening but it’s a superb way to hear all those hard to get solo tracks that haven’t been featured on an album before. This collection has been compiled by Paul Weller himself and Paul has provided artwork ideas and sketches for the design. Alongside this Paul has written track-by-track sleeve notes. The release includes additional sleeve notes from writer and broadcaster John Wilson.

Side 1
The Piper
Into the Sea
Big Brass Buttons
Super Lekker Stoned – Richard Fearless mix
Saturns Pattern – Young Fathers remix
Let Me In (Demo)

Side 2
I Spy
Oranges and Rosewater
Praise if you Wanna
Mother Ethiopia
We Got a Lot
I’ll Think of Something

Side 3
Devotion
Sun Goes
Alone
Lay Down Your Weary Burden
The Olde Original
Pure Sound

Side 4
Landslide
Dusk Til Dawn
The Ballad of Jimmy McCabe
Rip the Pages Up – vocal version
How Sweet It Is
Golden Leaves

Side 5
Birthday
Sera-fina
I work in the Clouds
Portal to the Past
Hopper – White Label remix

Side 6
Cosmic Fringes – Pet Shop Boys remix
Alpha