Name: Illumination.
Brand: Paul Weller

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

7209275

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Colour

Black

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Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

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Format detail

Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2021-12-03

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier US

Unive­rsal

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

888072092754

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1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / black

Artist

Paul Weller

Genre US

Rock-Pop

Label US

Concord

Paul Weller is a British rock singer, songwriter, and guitarist. He was born on 25 May 1958 in Sheerwater, Surrey, England. Weller gained recognition as the leader of two bands: The Jam and The Style Council. As the frontman of The Jam, he influenced numerous English rockers during the punk era and played a central role in the Mod revival. In the 1980s, he formed The Style Council and explored his fascination with Motown, soul music, jazz-pop, and house music. Since launching his solo career in 1992, Weller has released critically acclaimed albums that have been both popular and influential.

Weller's songwriting is deeply rooted in English culture, which has made him more of a national star than an international one. His impact on British music is undeniable; contemporary bands like Ocean Colour Scene have cited him as an influence. Despite occasional criticism for his trad-rock sound, Weller has managed to stay vital within the second decade of his career.

Aside from his musical achievements, Weller has had personal milestones as well. He married Dee C. Lee in 1987 but divorced her in 1998. They have a daughter named Leah Weller together. Afterward, he became involved with Samantha Stocks until 2008 before marrying Hannah Andrews in September 2010.

Paul’s sixth solo studio album, Illumination was originally released in September 2002, and is Paul’s second solo number one, it includes the hit singles It’s Written In The Stars (no. 7) and Leafy Mysteries (no. 23) and features guest performances from Carleen 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 and was cut at London’s Metropolis Studios.

Illumination.

Music US

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