Music - Oct. 1, 2008
Weller's "22 Dreams" takes some time to digest
The advance hype on Paul Weller's "22 Dreams" was like nothing since, maybe, his (arguable) classic solo outing, "Wild Wood." So, when the disc arrived a couple months ago and failed to kick my butt on the first listen or two, I decided to wait to judge it.
Tags: Weller, The Jam, 22 Dreams, Style Council, Rusby, McCusker, Scott Mullins, Carmen Consoli, Alice Coltrane

Milwaukee Buzz - July 30, 2007
Firing up the simultini one last time
I always liked Snyder, who had an affable character, gave the appearance of fairness and open mindedness and, darn it, had the kind of style that was funny and charming at the same time.
Tags: Snyder, Weller, Jam, Clash, PIL, Lydon

Music - June 19, 2006
Weller captured live ... again
Paul Weller returns to the realm of the live album once again with his new double-CD, "Catch-Flame!," released in the U.S. on Yep Roc Records, his on-again/off-again label here.
Tags: Weller, Catch-Flame!, The Jam, Style Council

Music - Dec. 27, 2005
Some music that might have gotten away
Maybe you've seen them in the stores. Maybe you've read the reviews. But somehow you never got around to listening to them or buying them. In case you missed them, we offer a sample of some of the offerings -- good and bad -- that 2005 brought us.
Tags: Weller, Caesars, Marah, Antony & the Johnstons, Flamin' Groovies, Ike Reilly Assassination, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Kaiser Chiefs, Garbage, Arcade Fire