On Sunset
by Paul Weller
  • Record Label: Polydor
  • Release Date: Jul 3, 2020
User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 14 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 14
  3. Negative: 1 out of 14
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  1. Ricko
    Dec 26, 2020
    7
    A brave album, challenging at times but generally a smooth listen. It has a nice blend of experimentalism and solid songwriting. It possibly meanders off without purpose a bit too much for my personal liking. Some of the tracks veer into indulgent jam session territory but the quality is generally kept high.
  2. Lajaleaa
    Jan 7, 2021
    7
    ( 76/100 )

    Conocí a Paul Weller en "True Meanings" (2018) en donde exploró un lado sensible y azul. El ex frontman de The Jam y solista desde los 90's regresa con una exploración similar pero más enérgica y colorida. La esencia entre "True Meanings" y "On Sunset" no es muy diferente, tal vez la exploración toma un rumbo diferente, pero el Rock producido en este álbum no rompe    ( 76/100 )

    Conocí a Paul Weller en "True Meanings" (2018) en donde exploró un lado sensible y azul. El ex frontman de The Jam y solista desde los 90's regresa con una exploración similar pero más enérgica y colorida. La esencia entre "True Meanings" y "On Sunset" no es muy diferente, tal vez la exploración toma un rumbo diferente, pero el Rock producido en este álbum no rompe estereotipos ni aporta novedades al oído del publico. Aunque el valor está en la energía up-beat y una clara intención de innovar y experimentar, Weller parece haber llegado a un limite creativo. No todos los ensayos generan loops interesantes o atractivos. Sin embargo hay loops que tienen éxito en reafirmar el lado profesional de Weller y resaltar su intención de añadir creatividad e ingenio a su orquesta. Si Weller aprende algo de esto, su creatividad crecerá demasiado, si no, al menos se divertirá componiendo para un mismo viejo público.
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    I met Paul Weller in “True Meanings” (2018), in which he explored a blue and sensible side. The ex-frontman of The Jam and soloist since the 90’s returns with a similar but more energetic and colorful exploration. The essence between “True Meanings” and “On Sunset” is not that different. Maybe the exploration takes a different path, but the Rock produced in this album does not break with stereotypes nor provides innovation to the ears of the public. Although the value is in the upbeat energy and a clear intention to innovate and experiment, Weller appears to have reached his creative limit. Not every essay creates interesting or attractive loops. However, some loops succeed in reassuring Weller's professional side and highlight his intention to add creativity and cleverness to his orchestra. If Weller learns something out of this, his creativity will grow a lot, if not, at least he will have fun composing for the same old public.    … Expand

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82

Universal acclaim - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
  1. musicOMH.com
    Jul 13, 2020
    80
    Weller has found an ideal blend of experience and a quest for more that provides for an optimistic album for an English summer.
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  2. Classic Rock Magazine
    Jul 6, 2020
    80
    Ever the magpie with a love for shiny trinkets, Weller slips in West Coast Santana-style guitar, Middle Eastern drone, hand claps and honking tenor. References are introduced and then discarded at will. ... Intriguing, to say the least.
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  3. AllMusic
    Jul 6, 2020
    70
    What's different about On Sunset is that expansive hybrid of electronic and R&B, a fusion colored by just enough experimentation and craft to make the album feel fresh and distinctly belonging to Weller.
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