I've followed Paul Weller now since he started with the Jam in 1977, through his days with the Style Council, and now throughout his 'solo' career. I've seen him live 6 times, and for those of you not fortunate enough to have seen him live, a live DVD like this one is the next best thing.
Paul Weller has inspired the 1990's bands such as Oasis and Blur, and got the title 'The Modfather'. He regularly plays on 'Later with Jools Holland', and in February 2006 he will be collecting a lifetime achievement award at the Brit Awards.
I've had a great interest in Victorian history all of my life, and to see on DVD my musical hero playing at one of the most historic venues in the UK was awe=inspiring - I travelled down to London the next time Paul played the Albert Hall just to see the concert.
Anyway, about this DVD. It captures Paul Weller and his band doing a 95 minute live set that comes solely from Paul's solo career. The full band and track listing can be found at the end of the review. I've always thought that Paul Weller sounds even better live than he does on vinyl/cd, and this DVD captures the vibrant energy that is evident whenever he is on stage.
Not only will you see Paul playing his customary guitars, he also plays keyboards on a number of tracks.
Overall an outstanding DVD - my only criticism is if you don't watch it on a widescreen tv, then your picture is 'letterboxed' so the image only appears on the middle part of your screen, with a black band at the top and bottom.
The band: Paul Weller on vocals / keyboard / guitars Steve White on drums Steve Craddock (from Ocean Colour Scene) on guitars Chris Holland on keyboard Edgar Jones on bass
Running Order 1 Peacock Suit 2 Friday Street 3 He's the keeper 4 Back in the fire 5 Dust and rocks 6 Out of the sinking 7 Heavy Soul 8 Time and temperance 9 Frightened 10 You do something to me 11 The changingman 12 Porcelain Gods 13 There's no drinking after you're dead 14 As you lean into the light 15 Broken Stones 16 Picking up sticks 17 Love-less 18 Woodcutter's Son
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