Just a Dream: 22 Dreams Live cover

Just a Dream: 22 Dreams Live

Paul Weller · 2009

95 min · 42 tracks · new wave

A vibrant live album blending Weller's new wave roots with soulful melodies and engaging stage presence.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Peacock Suit Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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    22 Dreams — This track encapsulates Weller's introspective lyricism and musical diversity, serving as a centerpiece for the live experience.
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    Wild Wood — A fan favorite, this song highlights Weller's signature sound and ability to evoke nostalgia while retaining freshness in its live interpretation.
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    The Eton Rifles — As a politically charged anthem, this track showcases Weller's sharp lyrics and remains relevant, resonating strongly with audiences during live performances.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • fragmented pacing with multiple reprises
  • early morning reflective listening
  • nostalgic vibes with layered themes
  • engaging live performance energy
  • interspersed moments of quiet introspection

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer straightforward song structures
  • want immediate, high-energy tracks

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Deep Cut — Live album showcasing a specific tour, not widely recognized as a major work.
Themes
live performance energy· nostalgic reflections
Career context
Just a Dream: 22 Dreams Live marks Paul Weller's return to live performance after a period focused on studio albums, highlighting his evolution as a solo artist. Released in 2009, this album showcases Weller's ability to reinterpret his extensive catalog while connecting with audiences through his charismatic stage presence.
Stylistic neighbors
The Jam· Ocean Colour Scene· Squeeze

Tracklist

Disc 1

  • 1 Peacock Suit Start here
  • 2 22 Dreams
  • 3 All I Wanna Do
  • 4 From the Floorboards Up 2:42
  • 5 All on a Misty Morning
  • 6 Brand New Start
  • 7 Have You Made Up Your Mind
  • 8 Wild Blue Yonder
  • 9 Black River
  • 10 Invisible 3:56
  • 11 One Bright Star
  • 12 Where’er You Go
  • 13 Wild Wood
  • 14 Why Walk When You Can Run
  • 15 The Butterfly Collector
  • 16 Sea Spray
  • 17 Echoes Round the Sun
  • 18 The Changing Man
  • 19 The Eton Rifles 4:19
  • 20 Push It Along
  • 21 Whirlpool’s End
  • 22 Push It Along 3:08
  • 23 Have You Made Up Your Mind 2:57
  • 24 Wild Blue Yonder
  • 25 Echoes Round the Sun 3:08
  • 26 Sea Spray 5:25
  • 27 Echoes Round the Sun 3:08
  • 28 Have You Made Up Your Mind 2:57
  • 29 Just a Dream - Interview 5:06

Disc 2

  • 1 From the Floorboards Up 2:42
  • 2 Have You Made Up Your Mind 4:03
  • 3 Broken Stones 5:32
  • 4 Porcelain Gods 7:51
  • 5 Shout to the Top! 4:07
  • 6 Come On/Let’s Go 3:17
  • 7 Echoes Round the Sun 3:50
  • 8 Wishing on a Star 7:16
  • 9 You Do Something to Me 3:36
  • 10 Invisible 3:56
  • 11 Sea Spray 5:25
  • 12 Push It Along 3:08
  • 13 The Eton Rifles 4:19

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