Sonik Kicks
by Paul Weller
  • Record Label: Yep Roc
  • Release Date: Mar 27, 2012
Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 24
  3. Negative: 0 out of 24
  1. Mojo
    Mar 22, 2012
    60
    An ongoing reconnection with the experimental dandy in the mirror lends his latest work's stylistic pinballing a fun quotient that compensates for it's unevenness. [Apr 2012, p.84]
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  2. The Observer (UK)
    Mar 19, 2012
    60
    Sonik Kicks barrels along hectically, throwing out ideas like a particularly exuberant catherine wheel, though nothing ever quite matches the exquisite shock of that dub bliss-out [on "Study in Blue"].
  3. musicOMH.com
    Mar 8, 2012
    60
    Throughout Sonik Kicks, it somehow feels as if the Krautrock vibe is a needless intrusion, an unnecessary welding and meshing of styles.
  5. Boston Globe
    Mar 28, 2012
    40
    The album finds Weller throwing sounds against the wall and seeing what sticks. Unfortunately, not much does.

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User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 11 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. AlexxTrusc
    May 13, 2012
    7
    Sonik Kicks is the eleventh in Paul Weller's career album kept in the style of rock. Anyway, a very decent album, on which also appear NoelSonik Kicks is the eleventh in Paul Weller's career album kept in the style of rock. Anyway, a very decent album, on which also appear Noel Gallagher and Graham Coxon from Blur band. While listening it is worth paying attention to: "Around The Lake" - led by the bass parts, or interestingly arranged, electronic "Green".… Full Review »
  2. Ricko
    Apr 30, 2012
    8
    This is one of the best Paul Weller records I have heard. The songs are really strong, the production is fairly experimental and overall it'sThis is one of the best Paul Weller records I have heard. The songs are really strong, the production is fairly experimental and overall it's an enjoyable record. The Modfather is leading by example, still trying out new things that those he's influenced (eg Noel Galagher) still wouldn't dream of doing on a record.… Full Review »
  3. carlos86archer
    Apr 5, 2012
    9
    This is Weller at his best. He shows all the critcs that he is able to fuse different Genres together and produce an album that surpasses allThis is Weller at his best. He shows all the critcs that he is able to fuse different Genres together and produce an album that surpasses all before! If you like Weller of old dont be fooled to think this is a Jam sound a like album. This stands on its own two feet, and gives him even more creditiblity. Dragonfly, By the water and Attic are my stand out tracks. Must own!… Full Review »
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