Hit Parade
Paul Weller · 2006
79 min · 23 tracks · new wave
A vibrant collection of Weller's hits, blending new wave energy with introspective pop melodies.
Why this album works
'Hit Parade' showcases Weller's extensive influence on British pop and rock music, featuring chart-topping singles that have become anthems. The album reached No. 3 on the UK Albums Chart, solidifying Weller's status and earning critical acclaim for its nostalgic yet fresh presentation of his work.
- Best for
- short, energetic listening bursts nostalgic reflective moments dynamic emotional shifts
- Context
- Released in 2006, 'Hit Parade' is a compilation album featuring Paul Weller's most celebrated tracks from his solo career. This period followed his successful albums like 'As Is Now' (2005) and marked a moment of reflection on his impact as a British music icon. By this time, Weller had transitioned from the mod revivalist roots of The Jam to a more mature solo artist.
- Stylistic neighbors
- giorge mijael· Ellie Goulding· Radiohead· Kate Bush· Robbie Williams· Blur· Pet Shop Boys· Gorillaz
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Town Called Malice Standout 2:54
- 2 Going Underground Standout 2:55
- 3 Shout to the Top! 4:14
- 4 From the Floorboards Up 2:28
- 5 Down in the Tube Station at Midnight 4:03
- 6 Peacock Suit 3:07
- 7 The Changingman 3:32
- 8 The Eton Rifles 3:58
- 9 Come On/Let's Go 3:18
- 10 Sunflower 4:10
- 11 Beat Surrender 3:24
- 12 Walls Come Tumbling Down 3:25
- 13 That's Entertainment Standout 3:18
- 14 Broken Stones 3:22
- 15 Out of the Sinking 3:51
- 16 Long Hot Summer 3:48
- 17 You're the Best Thing 4:24
- 18 Wild Wood 3:24
- 19 You Do Something to Me 3:38
- 20 Hung Up 2:41
- 21 My Ever Changing Moods 4:02
- 22 Speak Like a Child 3:14
- 23 Start! 2:32
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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