An Orchestrated Songbook: Paul Weller with Jules Buckley & the BBC Symphony Orchestra [Live]
by Paul Weller
  • Record Label: Polydor
  • Release Date: Dec 10, 2021
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69

Generally favorable reviews - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
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  1. AllMusic
    Dec 10, 2021
    70
    Buckley's arrangements of Weller's canny self-curation help give An Orchestrated Songbook a subtle but palpable emotional resonance that separates it from other orchestral pop reworkings, not to mention the heavy number of Weller live albums.
  2. Clash Music
    Dec 10, 2021
    70
    While it’s not an unqualified success, ‘An Orchestrated Songbook’ is still an intriguing, at times fascinating exercise.
  3. Classic Rock Magazine
    Dec 10, 2021
    70
    Overwhelmingly, Weller's songs are durable enough to bear their new setting. [Jan 2022, p.81]
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  5. Mojo
    Dec 14, 2021
    60
    There are moments where the charts could bear being much edgier, and the guest spots are variable. ... In the midst of it, Weller himself sails regally on, in fine-grained voice, and the songs are happily, bomb(ast)-proof. [Feb 2022, p.87]
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  6. Uncut
    Dec 10, 2021
    70
    This is a coherent set of transformative reveries by an older, less angry man. [Jan 2022, p.31]
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  1. Ricko
    Jun 5, 2022
    8
    The songs stand up as well as ever in this reimagined form. The orchestral reworkings are more a novelty than coming close to definitiveThe songs stand up as well as ever in this reimagined form. The orchestral reworkings are more a novelty than coming close to definitive versions but for fans of Weller this is a real treat and new collection of his more tender moments. The project probably turned out better than anyone expected.… Full Review »
  2. Rej72380
    Dec 10, 2021
    6
    This new live album by Paul Weller, in collaboration with Jules Buckley and the
    BBC Symphony Orchestra is slightly above normal for albums of    This new live album by Paul Weller, in collaboration with Jules Buckley and the
    BBC Symphony Orchestra is slightly above normal for albums of it's type. The
    instrumentation of the album, which was recorded live in May of this year,
    is good while the vocal color of Mr. Weller and his guests, are strong
    enough to give the album some bite.

    This is an okay live album for what it is worth. I will recommend this to
    bot classical music fans and fans of contemporary pop music.    … Full Review »
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