Name: As Is Now by Paul Weller
Brand: Paul Weller
SKU: 5033197332024
Price: 9.9 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 3.5 (98 reviews)

ALBUM

If 2002's Illumination was a warm, laid-back record, Paul Weller's 2005 sequel, As Is Now -- a likeable but unremarkable covers album, Studio 150, appeared in the interim -- is its flip side, a lean, hard-hitting soulful rock & roll album. Not that Weller is returning to the sound of the Jam: he's still with the same band that he's been with since Wild Wood, anchored by drummer Steve White and featuring Ocean Colour Scene members guitarist Steve Cradock and bassist Damon Minghella, and he's working the same musical territory, grounded in Traffic, Humble Pie, '60s soul, and guitar pop. There may be absolutely no surprises here -- even the change of pace "The Start of Forever" is reminiscent of many of his gentler folky tunes, echoing Illumination's mellow vibe -- but for as familiar as As Is Now is, it never sounds lazy; it's a tighter, better record than most of his late-'90s albums. The closest antecedent to As Is Now in Weller's solo catalog is Heavy Soul. Like that 1997 effort, this is a straightforward, no-frills record, heavy on rockers and with few pretensions, but where that album could drift, this is focused and exciting, boasting a stronger set of songs and livelier performances, plus a greater variety of colors and textures in the production. Those subtle differences wind up making a huge difference in the overall effect of As Is Now -- on the surface, it certainly sounds familiar to what came before, but thanks to Weller's muscular, memorable songs and musicianship, it stands apart as one of his more satisfying solo albums.
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1. Blink And You'll Miss It

by Paul Weller

Background Vocals: Sam Brown
Claudia Fontaine
Carleen Anderson; Performer
Composer: Paul Weller; Composer
Lyricist: Paul Weller; Composer
Bass: Damon Minchella; Performer
Bass (vocal): Damon Minchella; Performer
Drums: Steve White; Performer
Guitar: Steve Cradock
Paul Weller; Performer
Performer: Claudia Fontaine
Damon Minchella
Steve Cradock
Steve White
Carleen Anderson
Paul Weller
Sam Brown; Performer
Vocals: Steve Cradock
Paul Weller; Performer
Engineer: Joeri Saal; Production
Mastering Engineer: Kevin Metcalfe; Production
Mixing: Joeri Saal; Production
Producer: Paul Weller
Jan 'stan' Kybert
Jan Kybert; Production
Primary Artist: Paul Weller; Main Performer
Studio Personnel: Kevin Metcalfe
Joeri Saal; Production
Composer Lyricist: Paul Weller; Other

2. Paper Smile

by Paul Weller

Primary Artist: Paul Weller; Main Performer
Composer: Paul Weller; Composer
Lyricist: Paul Weller; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Paul Weller; Other

3. Come On/Let's Go

by Paul Weller

Primary Artist: Paul Weller; Main Performer
Composer: Paul Weller; Composer
Lyricist: Paul Weller; Composer
Engineer: Joeri Saal; Production
Producer: Paul Weller
Jan Kybert; Production
Studio Personnel: Joeri Saal; Production
Composer Lyricist: Paul Weller; Other

4. Here's The Good News

by Paul Weller

Primary Artist: Paul Weller; Main Performer
Composer: Paul Weller; Composer
Lyricist: Paul Weller; Composer
Engineer: Joeri Saal; Production
Producer: Paul Weller
Jan Kybert; Production
Studio Personnel: Joeri Saal; Production
Composer Lyricist: Paul Weller; Other

5. To The Start Of Forever

by Paul Weller

Primary Artist: Paul Weller; Main Performer
Composer: Paul Weller; Composer
Lyricist: Paul Weller; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Paul Weller; Other

6. Pan

by Paul Weller

Primary Artist: Paul Weller; Main Performer
Composer: Paul Weller; Composer
Lyricist: Paul Weller; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Paul Weller; Other

7. All On A Misty Morning

by Paul Weller

Primary Artist: Paul Weller; Main Performer
Composer: Paul Weller; Composer
Lyricist: Paul Weller; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Paul Weller; Other

8. From The Floorboards Up

by Paul Weller

Composer: Paul Weller; Composer
Lyricist: Paul Weller; Composer
Bass Guitar: Damon Minchella; Performer
Bass Guitar: Damon Minchella; Performer
Drums: Steve White; Performer
Guitar: Steve Cradock
Paul Weller; Performer
Percussion: Steve White; Performer
Performer: Damon Minchella
Paul Weller
Steve White
Steve Cradock; Performer
Vocals: Paul Weller
Steve Cradock; Performer
Engineer: Joeri Saal; Production
Mastering Engineer: Kevin Metcalfe; Production
Mixing: Joeri Saal; Production
Producer: Paul Weller
Jan Kybert; Production
Primary Artist: Paul Weller; Main Performer
Studio Personnel: Joeri Saal
Kevin Metcalfe; Production
Composer Lyricist: Paul Weller; Other

9. I Wanna Make It Alright

by Paul Weller

Primary Artist: Paul Weller; Main Performer
Composer: Dominic Salole; Composer
Lyricist: Dominic Salole; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Dominic Salole; Other

10. Savages

by Paul Weller

Primary Artist: Paul Weller; Main Performer
Composer: Paul Weller; Composer
Lyricist: Paul Weller; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Paul Weller; Other

11. Fly Little Bird

by Paul Weller

Primary Artist: Paul Weller; Main Performer
Composer: Paul Weller; Composer
Lyricist: Paul Weller; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Paul Weller; Other

12. Roll Along Summer

by Paul Weller

Alto Saxophone: Benjamin Herman; Performer
Bass: Damon Minchella; Performer
Bass (vocal): Damon Minchella; Performer
Cello: Bastiaan Van Der Werf; Performer
Drums: Steve White; Performer
Lyricist: Paul Weller; Composer
Engineer: Joeri Saal; Production
Flugelhorn: Jan Van Duikeren
Ray Bruinsma; Performer
Guitar: Steve Cradock
Paul Weller; Performer
Percussion: Steve White; Performer
Composer: Paul Weller; Composer
Performer: Willem Friede
Paul Weller
Steve White
Steve Cradock
Benjamin Herman
Jan Van Duikeren
Damon Minchella
Arilla De Ruiter
Bastiaan Van Der Werf
Mieke Honingh
Pauline Terlouw
Ray Bruinsma; Performer
Saxophone: Benjamin Herman; Performer
Trumpet: Ray Bruinsma
Jan Van Duikeren; Performer
Viola: Mieke Honingh; Performer
Violin: Arilla De Ruiter
Pauline Terlouw; Performer
Vocals: Steve Cradock
Paul Weller; Performer
Strings Arrangement: Willem Friede; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Kevin Metcalfe; Production
Mixing: Joeri Saal; Production
Producer: Jan 'stan' Kybert
Paul Weller; Production
Primary Artist: Paul Weller; Main Performer
Studio Personnel: Joeri Saal
Kevin Metcalfe; Production
Composer Lyricist: Paul Weller; Other

13. Bring Back The Funk (Pt 1 And 2)

by Paul Weller

Primary Artist: Paul Weller; Main Performer
Composer: Paul Weller; Composer
Lyricist: Paul Weller; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Paul Weller; Other

14. The Pebble And The Boy

by Paul Weller

Cello: Bastiaan Van Der Werf; Performer
Composer: Paul Weller; Composer
Performer: Willem Friede
Paul Weller
Arilla De Ruiter
Bastiaan Van Der Werf
Mieke Honingh
Pauline Terlouw; Performer
Lyricist: Paul Weller; Composer
Strings Arrangement: Willem Friede; Composer
Engineer: Joeri Saal; Production
Mastering Engineer: Kevin Metcalfe; Production
Mixing: Joeri Saal; Production
Piano: Paul Weller; Performer
Viola: Mieke Honingh; Performer
Violin: Arilla De Ruiter
Pauline Terlouw; Performer
Vocals: Paul Weller; Performer
Producer: Paul Weller
Jan 'stan' Kybert; Production
Primary Artist: Paul Weller; Main Performer
Studio Personnel: Joeri Saal
Kevin Metcalfe; Production
Composer Lyricist: Paul Weller; Other

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

14 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

53 minutes and 18 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1000x1000 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

All tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

8/14 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, British Invasion, Adult Alternative, Brit Rock, Brit Pop, Mod Revival

Label

Universal-Island Records Ltd.

Music Distribution Service

UMG Global

Country

United Kingdom

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Oct 10, 2005

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

5033197332024

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Notification

As Is Now

1. Blink And You'll Miss It

2. Paper Smile

3. Come On/Let's Go

4. Here's The Good News

5. To The Start Of Forever

6. Pan

7. All On A Misty Morning

8. From The Floorboards Up

9. I Wanna Make It Alright

10. Savages

11. Fly Little Bird

12. Roll Along Summer

13. Bring Back The Funk (Pt 1 And 2)

14. The Pebble And The Boy

Technical Specifications

As Is Now

Product information

Release options

1. Blink And You'll Miss It

2. Paper Smile

3. Come On/Let's Go

4. Here's The Good News

5. To The Start Of Forever

6. Pan

7. All On A Misty Morning

8. From The Floorboards Up

9. I Wanna Make It Alright

10. Savages

11. Fly Little Bird

12. Roll Along Summer

13. Bring Back The Funk (Pt 1 And 2)

14. The Pebble And The Boy

Technical Specifications