Wake Up The Nation
by Paul Weller
  • Record Label: Yep Roc
  • Release Date: Jun 1, 2010
Metascore
84

Universal acclaim - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
  1. Drowned In Sound
    60
    Overall, Wake Up The Nation isn't a bad record, but it can be a bovine test of endurance, at least if one is to devour all sixteen tracks in one sitting. Had the quality control officers had the guts to stand up to its creator in chief, this could have been an endearing re-affirmation.
  2. Boston Globe
    50
    Wake Up the Nation rocks with abandon, to be sure. What it needs is cohesion.
  3. No Ripcord
    Jan 7, 2011
    40
    Lyrically Wake Up The Nation is largely inscrutable, while sonically it remains a shambling and ungainly listen.

Awards & Rankings

31
#31 Best Album of 2010

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User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 16 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 16
  3. Negative: 1 out of 16
  1. Ricko
    Nov 20, 2020
    7
    Although representing a change in direction, it is unmistakable Weller. It's an intriguing and testing record. There is no hanging around onAlthough representing a change in direction, it is unmistakable Weller. It's an intriguing and testing record. There is no hanging around on "Wake Up The Nation". Each of the albums 16 tracks comes, makes it point and then leaves before you get stuck into it. As a result, the album requires many listens to hear, let alone to appreciate. Often, the repeated listening rewards, for other tracks less so. "Wake Up the Nation" is more of interest than enjoyment, it lacks classic tunes but makes up for it in ideas and experiments.… Full Review »
  2. GoodDevilTr
    Jun 23, 2012
    7
    Just a average album from Paul Weller. I wish He was more popular than He is now. You can buy this album and listen to some good music butJust a average album from Paul Weller. I wish He was more popular than He is now. You can buy this album and listen to some good music but don't expect too much… Full Review »
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