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22 Dreams
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77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 18 Critic Reviews What's this?

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8.4

Universal acclaim- based on 16 Ratings

  • Summary: The ninth album for Paul Weller features Blur's Graham Coxon, Little Barrie, Oasis' Noel Gallagher and Gem Archer, Ocean Colour Scene's Steve Cradock, and Stone Roses' Aziz Ibrahim.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 18
  3. Negative: 1 out of 18
  1. Observer Music Monthly
    100
    Such an eclectic, ambitious record might be expected to sound disparate, desperate even, but instead it's a set of distinctive, strangely addictive songs.
  2. NOW Magazine
    80
    Well sharp.
  3. PopMatters
    80
    Apart from being the most eclectic and resourcefully imaginative solo album of Weller’s career, 22 Dreams also turns out to be one of his most consistent efforts.
  4. Dot Music
    80
    Ultimately, 22 Dreams is, simply put, Weller's best album since "Stanley Road", and one to be remembered for years to come.
  5. Pitchfork
    79
    This stands pretty much alone in Weller's catalog in terms of sheer eclecticism and unpredictable, dream-like flow.
  6. Boston Globe
    70
    Weller can seem like a dilettante, selling himself as Roy Harper one minute and Marvin Gaye the next. But that's easily forgiven. At least the Mod-father isn't resting on his laurels.
  7. Village Voice
    30
    22 Dreams, Weller's ninth solo effort, is complete bollocks.

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  1. Positive: 7 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. Hagermyr
    Sep 26, 2013
    10
    A stunning return of form. The best he done since "The Gift". On "22 Dreams" we recognise different ingredients from his back-catalogue butA stunning return of form. The best he done since "The Gift". On "22 Dreams" we recognise different ingredients from his back-catalogue but here the sum of it all results in something new all together. A masterpiece!… Collapse
  2. ThomasV.
    Aug 20, 2008
    10
    Unmitigated genius! Weller is a true gifted genius and 22 Dreams is proof of that genius!
  4. IanR.
    Jan 10, 2009
    10
    The best Weller ever for sure. Imaginative, elegant, timeless.
  5. DavidG.
    Jul 23, 2008
    9
    My vote for the best album I've heard for 2008 so far. The sheer scope and ambition of this album is amazing. Its common knowledge that My vote for the best album I've heard for 2008 so far. The sheer scope and ambition of this album is amazing. Its common knowledge that Paul Weller has always had talent as he can at times tread water with workman like albums however with 22 dreams he is pushing himself. The album has a dream like quality that takes you you on a rewarding trip that improves with repeated listens. Rock, Pop, Soul, Funk, Free Jazz it has it all with a sense of style. Great songwriting from Weller showing who the really talented one was from the class of 77.… Expand
  6. GaryW.
    Jul 29, 2008
    9
    A truly imaginative work of art, made all the more amazing seeing as it comes from a 50yr old, more than 30yrs on in his career!
  7. cj
    Oct 1, 2008
    8
    Fun and disparate album from a legend who'd gotten a case of the sames--Never thought I'd say this about Weller but the Fun and disparate album from a legend who'd gotten a case of the sames--Never thought I'd say this about Weller but the album's high points are essentially folk songs.… Expand
  8. Ricko
    Nov 14, 2020
    7
    A sprawling mix of songs that showcase the length and breadth of Paul Wellers songwriting talents. Weller tries his hand at pretty muchA sprawling mix of songs that showcase the length and breadth of Paul Wellers songwriting talents. Weller tries his hand at pretty much everything across the 21 songs and if this isn't his best solo effort, it is certainly his most diverse and arguably his most ambitious. I feel it lacks the consistency of Weller's top work and while there are a good number of magic moments, I can't think of any track that would be considered a true Weller classic. In the same way that The Beatles eponymous 1968 album isn't perfect due to its scope and range, "22 Dreams" could have been better if it was more honed but then equally it may have lacked some of it's appeal… Expand

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