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22 Dreams

EMAILPRINTby Paul Weller

Paul Weller reviews
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9.3 User Score:

Generally favorable reviews

Based on 18 critic reviews
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Based on 10 votes
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Album Info

Label: Yep Roc

Release Date: 22 July 2008

Discs: 1 disc

Genre(s): Rock

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.

What The Critics Said

All critic scores are converted to a 100-point scale. If a critic does not indicate a score, we assign a score based on the general impression given by the text of the review. Learn more...

100

Observer Music Monthly

Such an eclectic, ambitious record might be expected to sound disparate, desperate even, but instead it's a set of distinctive, strangely addictive songs.

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90

All Music Guide

Although it shares superficial sonic similarities with his other records, 22 Dreams is really unlike any of Weller's other albums, as it's rich in sound and feeling, possessing a shimmering dreamy quality. It's an album to get lost in.

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80

Paste Magazine

His first album in three years, the likable 22 Dreams, offers a handy overview of Weller’s interests.

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80

Q Magazine

The gamble has paid off in a sometimes challenging but constantly rewarding musical odyssey. [July 2008, p.96]

80

The Guardian

22 Dreams is a triumph of the most unexpected kind.

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80

Uncut

Subtract [a couple of stinkers] and you have something of a minor masterpiece--and easily Weller’s finest solo album to date.

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80

Dot Music

Ultimately, 22 Dreams is, simply put, Weller's best album since "Stanley Road", and one to be remembered for years to come.

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80

Mojo

There are great albums that are nose-to-tail singles, but 22 Dreams is not one of them. Settle in for the duration, however, and expect a genuine trip. [June 2008, p.104]

80

NOW Magazine

Well sharp.

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80

Billboard

Paul Weller's all over the place with his ninth solo album--he visits all his touchstones, but there's less nostalgia and more experimentation infused into the tracks than usual. And that's a good thing.

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80

PopMatters

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.

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79

Pitchfork

This stands pretty much alone in Weller's catalog in terms of sheer eclecticism and unpredictable, dream-like flow.

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70

Hartford Courant

There are plenty of worthwhile moments, such as the banging soul romp of the title track, but Weller surrounds them with exhausting filler cuts and showboating genre change-ups.

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70

Boston Globe

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.

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60

Spin

Craft can be a cage, and come the eleventeenth pleasant chord progression and workmanlike melody, the album's title may portend the listener's immediate future.

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58

The Onion (A.V. Club)

There's a sense of fun and wonder to 22 Dreams that keeps it from feeling pretentious--just not any less tedious.

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48

Filter

Weller unveils an indulgent 21-track, hit-or-miss collection that has a scope, ambition and jazzy undercurrent which suggests Pete Townshend slumming in Vegas. [Summer 2008, p.98]

30

Village Voice

22 Dreams, Weller's ninth solo effort, is complete bollocks.

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What Our Users Said

The average user rating for this album is 9.3 (out of 10) based on 10 User Votes

Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.

Ian R. gave it a10:
The best Weller ever for sure. Imaginative, elegant, timeless.

cj gave it an8:
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.

Thomas V. gave it a10:
Unmitigated genius! Weller is a true gifted genius and 22 Dreams is proof of that genius!

Gary W. gave it a9:
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!

David G. gave it a9:
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.

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