As Is Now - Paul Weller
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74 out of 100

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8.4 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 15 Ratings

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  • Summary: Weller's latest--his first disc of new material in three years-- is louder and rock-ier than other recent efforts.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. Uncut
    80
    A work of rejuvenating power on which Weller and his long-serving band attain a new sense of purpose and focus. [Nov 2005, p.94]
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  2. Mojo
    80
    As Is Now may be his finest and most consistent record since 1993's Wild Wood; possibly even since the days of The Jam. [Nov 2005, p.100]
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  3. All Music Guide
    80
    One of his more satisfying solo albums.
  4. The Guardian
    60
    While it may be better, it certainly isn't best.

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  1. Positive: 6 out of 6
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  1. khansen
    9
    Holy crap! This guy is still making great records nearly 30 years into his career...and this is one of his best. If you like intelligent rock and roll, you'll love this record. I can't stop listening to it.… Expand
  2. MarkW
    9
    Up there with his first three solo albums. Great songs and an´energy (and tempo) that has been missing from his recent works.
  3. GeirB
    8
    Still rocking at his best and the younger ones have much to learn
  4. PhilipB
    7
    It must be very difficult being a musical icon with a long track record. Approaching 50 years of age is it likely that Weller would produce a record that could match his earlier Jam, Style Council or solo efforts? This latest offering is pleasant and inoffensive - good but not great. It will earn him no new fans but should, by the same token, lose him few.… Expand

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