Studio 150
by Paul Weller
  • Record Label: V2
  • Release Date: Sep 14, 2004
Metascore
48

Mixed or average reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 7
  3. Negative: 1 out of 7
  1. AllMusic
    60
    Some of these songs are familiar, but these arrangements are distinctly Weller's own, and it makes for an effective listen -- maybe not a major effort from the Modfather, but an enjoyable one all the same.
  2. Mojo
    40
    There's little attempt to get under the skin of these songs, or really bend them into new shapes. [Oct 2004, p.100]
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  3. Q Magazine
    40
    What is surprising is how lacklustre an affair it turns out to be. [Oct 2004, p.128]
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User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 11 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 11
  3. Negative: 1 out of 11
  1. RonH
    Nov 7, 2005
    9
    Weller covering the Carpenters is like a dream come true!
  2. DanielS
    Sep 3, 2005
    7
    Dazzling Weller-level material? No, but with his distinctive mark. Great reworkings of classic songs? No, rather mixed here. A failure? No. Dazzling Weller-level material? No, but with his distinctive mark. Great reworkings of classic songs? No, rather mixed here. A failure? No. It's a mixed bag, but the arrangements (generally), the musiscianship, and (do not underestimate) the voice really make for a very solid album. Interesting alone for his choice of material, and for showing his roots.… Full Review »
  3. peterr
    Jul 4, 2005
    9
    Mmmmmmmmm
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