PAUL WELLER 66 (Assai Records Exclusive 2024 UK/EU limited edition 12-track LP pressed on 180-gram Blue Vinyl, including Rise Up Singing and Soul Wandering. Housed insidea gloss finish gatefold picturesleeve with artwork designed by Sir Peter Blake, complete with 12-page large format booklet and a fold-out poster. This edition includes an individually hand numbered Assai Records Edition obi strip, and remains in near mint condition)***Limited to only 500 copies***

TRACKLISTING AND EXTRA INFORMATION
In the ever-evolving landscape of contemporary music, few artists possess the enduring influence and innovative spirit of Paul Weller. A recording career that began in 1977 now takes in the release of his 17th solo album and his 28th in total. Weller has always demonstrated an unwavering commitment to pushing artistic boundaries while staying true to his roots. 66 promises to be no exception, offering a captivating journey through his continuing musical evolution.

As the title and artwork by Sir Peter Blake (his first for Weller since 1995s Stanley Road) indicates, Paul Wellers new album marks the completion of his 66th journey around the sun and is released on May 24th the day before his 66th birthday. 66 is quite a reflective and inward thinking album that pulls back the camera lens and shines a light on the way Wellers creativity interacts with his wider world. Continually finding new ways to alchemise the miracle of living and the meaning of it all, he draws on fragments of real life, ruminations on spirituality and even childhood memories. There are songs touching on faith, changing circumstances and the fractured realities of life in this turbulent age. But 66 is positive at heart, bursting with the wisdom and perspective accrued by the business of someone who has really lived and loved

The 12 songs on 66 were worked up in Wellers Black Barn studio over the course of three years with a host of guest musicians. In the recent past, Paul has been an enthusiastic collaborator, but 66 feels like the most fully-realised celebration of that process. Here, there are lyrical contributions from an esteemed roll-call including Suggs, Noel Gallagher and Bobby Gillespie (Ship Of Fools, Jumble Queen and Soul Wondering respectively). 66 also sees the co-writing return of Erland Cooper and duo White Label, and string arrangements from Hannah Peel. Additionally, there are two collaborations with French producer and recording artist Christophe Vaillant (Le Superhomard, while acclaimed Brooklyn trio Say She She add vocals to In Full Flight.

Peppered throughout the album are turns from an array of old friends including Dr Robert, Richard Hawley, Steve Brooks and Max Beesley. As a taster, the first track to be released from 66 is the chunky percussive groove of Soul Wondering. Rise Up Singing is a perfect microcosm of what awaits new and old fans alike: a sustained sunburst of soul and spirituality. 66 is set to be a landmark addition to Paul Weller’s illustrious discography, further solidifying his status as one of the defining artists of his or any other generation

Side A
Ship of Fools
Flying Fish
Jumble Queen
Nothing
My Best Friend’s Coat
Rise Up Singing

Side B
I Woke Up
A Glimpse of You
Sleepy Hollow
In Full Flight
Soul Wandering
Burn Out

Artist – Paul Weller (click link for complete listing)
Title – 66 (click link for more of the same title)
Year of Release – 2024
Original Year of Release – 2024
Format – vinyl LP album (LP record)
Record Label – Polydor
Catalogue No – 5888441 (click link for more)
Country of Origin – United Kingdom (UK)
Language – Regardless of country of origin all tracks are sung in English, unless otherwise stated in our description.
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Additional info – Picture Sleeve
Barcode – 602458884418
Condition – This item is in Excellent condition or better (unless it says otherwise in the above description). We buy items as close to Mint condition as possible and many will be unplayed and as close to new as you could hope to find. Irrespective of the source, all of our collectables meet our strict grading and are 100% guaranteed. Click here for more info.
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Related Artists – A Craze, Bruce Foxton, Dee C. Lee, Dizzi Heights, Indian Vibes, King Truman, Leah Weller, M.E.F.F., Main T Posse, Players (Jam), Sharp, Slam Slam, Stone Foundation, Suggs & Paul Weller, Talbot & White, The Casbah Club, The Family Silver, The Jam, The Main T. Possee, The Questions, The Songbook Collective, The Style Council, Time UK, Tracie, Trio Valore, Yada Yada.

GENRES
Britpop, Indie, Male Solo, Rock, Singer/Songwriter.

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