Paul Weller - Illumination (2021 Reissue)

Released 19th November 2021.

Pauls sixth solostudio album, Illumination was originally released in September 2002, and is Pauls second solo number one, it includes the hit singles Its Written In The Stars (no. 7) and Leafy Mysteries (no. 23) andfeatures guest performances fromCarleen Anderson, Jocelyn Brown, Kelly Jones and Noel Gallagher.

Again, the vinyl was originally pressed in very small quantities and now changes hands for 200+.The 2021 reissue features faithful original packaging replication including rounded corners & was cut at Londons Metropolis Studios.

NME: Paul has clearly regained hissense of adventurea spirited, joyous album. (4/5)

The Guardian: The trinitythat opens his sixth solo album is his best work in ages, by turns love-besotted, politically outragedand burning with spite. What a surprise just when youthought Weller would never do it again, he goes and does it. (4/5)