Fat Pop, Vol.1
by Paul Weller
  • Record Label: Polydor
  • Release Date: May 14, 2021
Metascore
81

Universal acclaim - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
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  1. The Observer (UK)
    May 17, 2021
    60
    Weller seems incapable of releasing a downright bad album at the moment, but this isn’t one of his best.
  2. The Line of Best Fit
    May 13, 2021
    60
    They’re all interesting concepts and ideas that work, but together they create a disjointed and bizarre listen.

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8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 4 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. RoxanneWalsh
    May 24, 2021
    8
    Good for us is that Weller does not refer to "pop" as in the music that pollutes the airwaves today - but pop like The Kinks, Traffic, MarvinGood for us is that Weller does not refer to "pop" as in the music that pollutes the airwaves today - but pop like The Kinks, Traffic, Marvin Gaye and even a man named Paul Weller used to play.
    This is a great collection of 3-minute gems that is easy to listen to without being easy-listening.    … Full Review »
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