Studio 150 [Import]

studio 150 [import]

Track Listings

1. If I Could Only Be Sure
2. Wishing On A Star
3. Don't Make Promises
4. The Bottle
5. Black Is The Colour
6. Close To You
7. Early Morning Rain
8. One Way Road
9. Hercules
10. Thinking Of You
11. All Along The Watchtower
12. Birds
13. Family Affair (Bonus Track For Japan Only)
14. Let It Be Me (Bonus Track For Japan Only)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description
Japanese edition of his 2004 covers album includes two bonus tracks, 'Family Affair' and 'Let it Be Me'. Highlights of the set include the lead-off single, 'The Bottle' (Gil Scott Heron) and the follow-up second single, 'Wishing On a Star'. 14 tracks in total. V2.

Studio 150,Paul Weller,V2,Rock,Rock/Pop
Studio 150
Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
  • filler until the next proper record
  • Music Evangelist
  • Great arrangements and song choices
  • Cover master
  • talented? what?
Studio 150
Paul Weller
Manufacturer: V2 Ada
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0002SPQ3Q
Release Date: 2004-09-14

Tracks:

  1. If I Could Only Be Sure
  2. Wishing On A Star
  3. Don't Make Promises
  4. The Bottle
  5. Black Is The Colour
  6. Close To You
  7. Early Morning Rain
  8. One Way Road
  9. Hercules
  10. Thinking Of You
  11. All Along The Watchtower
  12. Birds

Amazon.com

After the Jam's Motown covers, the Style Council's appropriation of smooth '70s funk, and solo forays into white soul, what of Studio 150, an album of nothing but covers? It's certainly a brave move, and a mostly successful one, thanks to the eclectic, thoughtful selections and the Weller trademark sound. That's not to say it's just his usual rock style--"The Bottle" is Weller at his funkiest, and "Don't Make Promises" has some commendable Band-esque looseness to it. However Weller succeeds most when he puts a twist on household classics with new, mostly enjoyable arrangements. "Wishing on a Star" is twisted into downbeat nightclub rasp, while Dylan's "All Along the Watchtower" becomes a keyboard-heavy jam with arresting gospel vocalists. Similarly, the lesser known songs may well inspire his fans to check out the originals and win himself some new ones along the way; Neil Young's "Birds" is sympathetic to the original--Weller's gruff voice standing in contrast to Young's high tenor of the original. Add to this the general usual excellent musicianship (albeit slightly less guitar that you'd expect) and Weller's always-passionate voice, and you have an album that should appeal to fans of Weller and the original legends alike. --Thom Allott

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars filler until the next proper record.......2005-06-18

Big weller fan here- from the jam through the early council years- and of most of his solo output. Even managed to catch him twice in concert. This cover record is a fair offering from weller- a couple of tunes done well and others just going through the motions of stanley road or heavy soul era gruffness. Not essential in anyway but if you get it used it looks nice stacked next to his massive output and makes for a good listen with some track skipping.. Some of the better tunes actually come with the bonus disc- so try to get that one. Otherwise its pretty typical weller-strong muscianship- a steady voice-some blue eyed soul- but hes done it better before. Hes been on a roll the last couple of years- the new ones out in october- lets hope hes learned to stop being himself so much and embraced some new sounds instead of retreading the past. Still he is the modfather so nothing but respect for the woking wonder!

4 out of 5 stars Music Evangelist.......2005-04-13

Anyone who has seen Paul Weller live knows that he plays many cover songs. He is a music scholar and evangelist. On Studio 150 he shows that he has the uncanny ability to make any song his own. All the sappiness and over-production of The Carpenters' "Close To You" has been excised leaving the real sentiment of the song behind. Rose Royce's "Wishing On A Star" now seems like a Paul Weller original. Even one of the most over-done songs, Bob Dylan's "All Along The Watchtower" sounds fresh. There is not a bad track on this disc (even the bonus 6 track CD is good).

For more great music (done by the original artists) check out Paul Weller - Under The Influence.

[DW]

5 out of 5 stars Great arrangements and song choices.......2005-02-13

I could attempt to disect every song on this cd and relate their importance, but I'll skip all of that to say this: put it on and just let it play for days. Paul Weller has chosen some really great songs to cover and gives all of them the justice they're due. Probably his most consistent work in some time. The voice is there: clear, concise, and smooth. He surrounded himself with some really good backing musicians also. But the color layout of the insert makes it difficult to determine who are the contributing artists. A minor discrepancy that is tolerable.

5 out of 5 stars Cover master.......2004-12-23

How many do better than the original? At least, one does. Believe it or not, Paul just does it. If you get a chance to listen to Fellin' Alright, you'll be even more convinced. I've seen the guy a dozen times on stage. He really overdoes them all.

1 out of 5 stars talented? what?.......2004-11-19

How can he be such an enormous talent when all he does is copy off of other people? sorry i just cant see it. I dont think he does justice to Nolan Porter's "If I could only be sure" on the first track at all: If you want to hear some great music listen to the original!!!
Studio 150
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • He just keeps getting better !
Studio 150
Paul Weller
Manufacturer: V2 Int'l
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0002YJ28U
Release Date: 2004-09-27

Tracks:

  1. If I Could Only Be Sure
  2. Wishing on a Star
  3. Don't Make Promises
  4. Bottle
  5. Black Is the Colour
  6. Close to You
  7. Early Morning Rain
  8. One Way Road
  9. Hercules
  10. Thinking of You
  11. All Along the Watchtower
  12. Birds

Tracks:

  1. Corrina, Corrina
  2. Family Affair
  3. Coconut Grove
  4. Needles and Pins
  5. Let It Be Me
  6. Don't Go to Strangers

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars He just keeps getting better !.......2005-01-06

Paul Weller may not be a worldwide household name, however those who have had the privelige to experience his music know he is a singer/songwriter of substance. With over 25 years of recording music, he just keeps getting better! This compilation of tracks were put down at Studio 150 in Holland. Weller & Co decided to cross the channel to Holland to enjoy some European flavour whilst recording. Plenty of fun and happy memories came from the trip which certainly shows through the creative song selections. Plenty of songs were experimented, with the best showcased on this album. My wife & I were fortunate to fly to England & attend 2 live performances of the release of Studio 150...It was BRILLIANT ! Paul was mesmerising and hardcore Weller fans would agree that he is at his best when performing live, particularly as he is a perfectionist and always attemps to deliver a first class performance. He has a close knit family which has helped him greatly to achieve his superstar status & shape his extraordinary career. Music is his whole being and he acknowledges it. This is another vintage Weller album...play it again & again...the louder the better. Buy it at any cost...you will love it !!!
Studio 150
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    Studio 150
    Paul Weller
    ProductGroup: Music
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    ASIN: B0002UOJ8C
    Release Date: 2005-05-03

    Tracks:

    1. If I Could Only Be Sure
    2. Wishing on a Star
    3. Don't Make Promises
    4. Bottle
    5. Black Is the Colour
    6. Close to You
    7. Early Morning Rain
    8. One Way Road
    9. Hercules
    10. Thinking of You
    11. All Along the Watchtower
    12. Birds
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      Studio 150
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        Studio 150
        Paul Weller
        Manufacturer: V2
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

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        ASIN: B0002I84TE
        Release Date: 2004-09-13

        Tracks:

        1. If I Could Only Be Sure
        2. Wishing On A Star
        3. Don't Make Promises
        4. The Bottle
        5. Black Is The Colour
        6. Close To You
        7. Early Morning Rain
        8. One Way Road
        9. Hercules
        10. Thinking Of You
        11. All Along The Watchtower
        12. Birds
        13. Family Affair (Bonus Track For Japan Only)
        14. Let It Be Me (Bonus Track For Japan Only)

        Album Description

        Japanese edition of his 2004 covers album includes two bonus tracks, 'Family Affair' and 'Let it Be Me'. Highlights of the set include the lead-off single, 'The Bottle' (Gil Scott Heron) and the follow-up second single, 'Wishing On a Star'. 14 tracks in total. V2.

        Album Details

        Paul Weller's Eigth Solo Studio Album is Comprised Entirely of Cover Versions. Produced by Weller Himself with the Help of Jan 'stan' Kybert at Studio 150 in Amsteram, the Album features the Backing of Long Time Collaborator Steve White on Drums, Damon Minchella on Bass and Ocean Colour Scene's Steve Craddock on Guitar. British Folk Performer Eliza Carthy Pops Up to Play Violin on "Black is the Colour" and "Early Morning Rain", While the Stands Provide Backing Vocals on the Oasis Cover "One Way Road". This Japanese Edition features Two Bonus Tracks.
        studio 150 bonus tracks
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          paul weller
          ProductGroup: Music
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          ASIN: B000MK54H2
          Studio 150
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            Studio 150
            Paul Weller
            Manufacturer: V2
            ProductGroup: Music
            Binding: Audio CD

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            ASIN: B0002LI11W
            Release Date: 2004-09-14

            Tracks:

            1. If I Could Only Be Sure
            2. Wishing On A Star
            3. DonT Make Promises
            4. Bottle
            5. Black Is The Colour
            6. Close To You
            7. Early Morning Rain
            8. One Way Road
            9. Hercules
            10. Thinking Of You
            11. All Along The Watchtower
            12. Birds

            Album Description

            Limited edition pressing of the Jam/Style Council frontman's 2004 covers album includes a bonus DVD (PAL/Region 0) featuring 'Wishing On A Star' (Video), an interview with Weller, & a photo gallery with 'Family Affair' audio. V2.

            Album Details

            Paul Weller's Eigth Studio (Solo) Album "Studio 150" is Comprised Entirely of Cover Versions. Produced by Weller Himself with the Help of Jan 'stan' Kybert at Studio 150 in Amsteram, the Album features the Backing of Long Time Collaborator Steve White on Drums, Damon Minchella on Bass and and Ocean Colour Scene's Steve Craddock on Guitar. British Folk Performer Eliza Carthy also Pops Up to Play Violin on "Black is the Colour" and "Early Morning Rain:, While the Stands Provide Backing Vocals on the Oasis Cover "One Way Road". The Limited Edition Bonus Dvd (Pal/Rc-4 Format) features the "Wishing on a Star" Video, an Interview, Photo Gallery and More.
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            Studio 150
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              Studio 150
              Paul Weller
              Manufacturer: V2
              ProductGroup: Music
              Binding: Audio CD

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              ASIN: B0007S68BU
              Release Date: 2005-03-15

              Tracks:

              1. If I Could Only Be Sure
              2. Wishing on a Star
              3. Don't Make Promises
              4. Bottle
              5. Black Is the Colour
              6. Close to You
              7. Early Morning Rain
              8. One Way Road
              9. Hercules
              10. Thinking of You
              11. All Along the Watchtower
              12. Birds

              Tracks:

              1. Thinking of You [Live][*]
              2. Bottle [Live][*]
              3. One Way Road [Live][*]
              4. Wishing on a Star [Live][*]
              5. If I Could Only Be Sure [Live][*]
              6. Come Together [*]

              Album Description

              Limited Edition reissue of the gold selling Paul Weller album Studio 150 with a bonus CD featuring 5 live tracks 'Thinking Of You', 'The Bottle', 'One Way Road', 'Wishing On A Star' & 'If I Could Only Be Sure', recorded in Berlin, plus the Tsunami benefit single 'Come Together' is also included. V2. 2005.

              Album Details

              Special Limited Edition with a Bonus CD featuring Five Live Tracks Recorded in Berlin plus the Tsunami Benefit Single "Come Together". Limited to 10,000 Copies Only!

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