Buy this CD..............

In 1993 i had just spent the last 3 years listening to Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Metallica & Red Hot Chili Peppers albums way too much! None of this was helpful to an already moody 16 year old! Just before summer that year Paul Weller released his 2nd record Wild Wood and despite his status as a grumpy old so & so, his fantastic solo return to form was, well, like a summer breeze to me! If it is possible you need to get this record & enjoy it in the sun, preferably your garden or a park, with some friends! If you listen closely some of this is not cheery, Weller was questioning his motivation and ability to still perform while writing the songs, but it has this unmistakable vibe of summer, a real feel good vibe! Song titles like 'sunflower,' 'shadow of the sun,' and 'country' help with that i guess! Weller single handedly paved the way for brit-pop, influencing the likes of Oasis & picking up the title of 'the Modfather' with his early 90's return to brilliance, this album cemented that status firmly. One of my absolute favorite albums without a doubt & you need to get it! Oh & if you get a chance, go see him live, we caught him in belfast a few years ago. Front row, sweating like a mentalist in amongst a load of yobs with mod haircuts & silk scarfs but it was awesome & i got one of his 2x4 thick guitar picks!! Good times!