A Kind Revolution (Deluxe)

AlbumMay 12 / 201729 songs, 2h 10m 21s94%
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Released almost 40 years to the day that The Jam’s debut arrived, Weller’s latest solo excursion extends an absorbingly experimental stretch of records that began with 2008’s *22 Dreams*. *A Kind Revolution* is the warmest album of that run—unflaggingly catchy and optimistic, yet exploratory enough to stretch from punchy cosmic rock (“Nova”) to brooding, Boy George-assisted funk (“One Tear”) and the ruminative psych-gospel of “The Cranes Are Back.” At the tail end of his 50s, the Modfather sounds as invigorated and inventive as ever.

Weller's new album, 'A Kind Revolution' is a textbook study in growing old gracefully. Read NME's review.

Weller's new album, 'A Kind Revolution' is a textbook study in growing old gracefully. Read NME's review.

A Kind Revolution is workmanlike in a good sense

A Kind Revolution is workmanlike in a good sense

Chris Stapleton – From A Room: Vol. 1, Chris Robinson Brotherhood – Betty’s Blends, Vol. 3: Self-Rising, Southern Blends, Dan Tuffy – Songs From Dan, and Diagrams – Dorothy

Chris Stapleton – From A Room: Vol. 1, Chris Robinson Brotherhood – Betty’s Blends, Vol. 3: Self-Rising, Southern Blends, Dan Tuffy – Songs From Dan, and Diagrams – Dorothy

(Parlophone)

(Parlophone)

A Kind Revolution isn’t explicitly topical, but its mood captures the spirit of the age.

A Kind Revolution isn’t explicitly topical, but its mood captures the spirit of the age.

9 / 10

Photo: Tom.

9 / 10

Photo: Tom.

50 %

A Kind Revolution simply sounds a bit too much like Weller on auto-pilot.

50 %

A Kind Revolution simply sounds a bit too much like Weller on auto-pilot.

He might not change the world, but all hail the Modfather's evolution. CD New Music review by Barney Harsent

He might not change the world, but all hail the Modfather's evolution. CD New Music review by Barney Harsent

8 / 10

8 / 10