Paul Weller "Saturns Pattern" (2015)

Saturns Pattern
release date: May 11, 2015
format: cd
[album rate: 4 / 5] [4,06]
producer: Jan 'Stan' Kybert, Paul Weller
label: Parlophone Records - nationality: England, UK

Tracklist: 1. "White Sky" - 2. "Saturns Pattern" - 3. "Going My Way" (live on CBS) - 4. "Long Time" - 5. "Pick It Up" - 6. "I'm Where I Should Be" (live on CBS) - 7. "Phoenix" - 8. "In the Car..." - 9. "These City Streets"

12th studio album by Paul Weller is a very strong release. He has tuned down on the electronic part, as heard on the predecessor Sonik Kicks (2012) and successfully made a new blend of his own, incorporating mod revival, pop soul and singer / songwriter without repeating former successes and put that cocktail into a contemporary context.

As a first impression I found it one of the best releases in 2015, and also making it Weller's best solo.. album.. ever. The album kept growing, and by the end of the year it was for some time my absolute favourite in a strong year.

Highly recommendable.
[ allmusic.com 4 / 5 stars ]

2015 Favourite releases: 1. Mellemblond Fra et sted - 2. Paul Weller Saturns Pattern - 3. Alabama Shakes Sound & Color