New Weller material

Modfather recording double album

13 Nov 07 - Paul Weller is preparing to release his first double studio album.

He's currently recording tracks for his first full-length release since 2005's As Is Now.

Paul told 6 Music he thought it was about time that he tried releasing a longer album:

“I’ve never done one before, so I think now is a good enough time to do it really. I’ve got a lot of ideas, a lot of songs floating around. It’s been a very creative time for me and the people I’ve been working with.”

Paul said the new release was a chance to dabble in the many musical genres that have influenced him:

“There’s rock and roll tunes on there. There’s soul/r&b type tunes. There’s some psychedelic moments, some kind of acoustic folk things. There’s a tango. A few psychedelic instrumentals; all the things I’m into really.”

Paul said he hasn't decided how the album will be organised, but admits he’s enjoying the freedom of having more tracks to work with:

"I’ve got a lot of ideas, a lot of songs floating around. It’s been a very creative time for me."
Paul Weller

“At the moment we’re not sure whether we want to split the four sides up into different moods or whether we’re gonna throw it together and make a big cacophony of different things and sounds.

"We want it to be quite indulgent really. Quite psychedelic and indulgent.”


Jacqueline Springer