User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 9 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 9
  2. Negative: 1 out of 9

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  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 Jam's epic All Mod Cons in . Every track is a gem. A beautiful work of art.
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79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 12
  2. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. Easily the most satisfying album of his decade-plus solo career, Illumination marks the first time in ages that Weller has sounded at ease in his own skin: mellow, upbeat, yet aggressive and gritty in all the right places.
  2. Interesting variations on classic pop music, delivered with fire and wisdom.
  3. Q Magazine
    80
    [His] new-found security has enabled Weller to refine his art in the manner of Travis and all those accused of making the same record over and over again. [Oct 2002, p.113]