Illumination
by Paul Weller
Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - 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
  1. Rolling Stone
    60
    The ex-Jam frontman careens from folky piffle to respectable bar-band stomp.
  2. Mojo
    60
    Too wholesome for some, perhaps, but the melodies are reassuringly strong. [Oct 2002, p.96]
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User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 9 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 9
  3. Negative: 1 out of 9
  1. Barbara-
    May 14, 2003
    9
    just listen to it. esp. steve cradock's guitar parts. amazing.
  2. erat
    Feb 10, 2003
    2
    Boring, superficial & laughable. Overrated.
  3. GaryW
    Dec 24, 2002
    10
    After a couple of disapointments in Heavy Soul & especially Heliocentric, Weller has come up with his most spectacular album since the After a couple of disapointments in Heavy Soul & especially Heliocentric, Weller has come up with his most spectacular album since the Jam's epic All Mod Cons in . Every track is a gem. A beautiful work of art.… Full Review »
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