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As Is Now
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews What's this?

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8.4

Universal acclaim- based on 16 Ratings

  • 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. 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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  2. Q Magazine
    80
    His finest collection of material for 10 years (at least). [Nov 2005, p.118]
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  3. AllMusic
    80
    One of his more satisfying solo albums.
  4. New Musical Express (NME)
    70
    Truly, Weller's back. And this time, he rules.
  5. Dot Music
    70
    [His] most satisfying collection of material since 1993's "Wild Wood".
  6. musicOMH.com
    70
    As Is Now sees Weller revisiting various points of his varied career and updating them. So there's the brittle guitar pop of Come On/Let's Go which recalls The Jam, the pastoral, laid back vibe of Wild Wood in All On A Misty Morning and even the ghost of the Style Council is resurrected in Bring Back The Funk.
  7. Stylus Magazine
    50
    A great study in songcraft, but not a consistently exciting listen.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. khansen
    Jan 24, 2006
    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 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
    Jan 11, 2006
    9
    Up there with his first three solo albums. Great songs and an´energy (and tempo) that has been missing from his recent works.
  4. JohnP
    Oct 25, 2005
    8
    Paul's best album since Stanley Road
  5. GeirB
    Dec 6, 2005
    8
    Still rocking at his best and the younger ones have much to learn
  6. PhilipB
    Jan 29, 2006
    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 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
  7. [Anonymous]
    Oct 29, 2005
    6
    Disappointing: didn't live up to the hype. Three of rour good tracks and the rest was found wanting.

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