Search - Paul Weller :: Hit Parade

It could be so much better

Sheldon Cooper | Pittsburgh, PA United States | 01/30/2007

(2 out of 5 stars)

"Get the 4 cd set instead! Or if you're doing it on the cheap look for the single cd version of the Jam's Compact Snap (used), Style Councils's Greatest Hits (cutout) & Paul's Modern Classics (cutout).



The best way to do it tho' is get the Jam's DIRECTION REACTION CREATION (5CD BOX), Style Council's THE COMPLETE ADVENTURES OF (5CD BOX) - ok you'll have to put up with the unreleased lp, but still worth it. Then get

Live Wood (import only)& the 2disk set Catch Flame. Alright you'll still need Modern Classics but it's a cutout now right?



Unfortunately this 1 disk "sampler" just doesn't do Paul or his Jam & SC mates justice. Misses some fantastic stuff (Just Who Is The 5 o' Clock Hero?, Ghosts, Fresh Carnation, Little Boy Soldiers, Smithers-Jones (both versions)..."

Good Intro to a Legend But....

John L. Hughes, Jr. | Nashville, TN | 02/09/2007

(3 out of 5 stars)

"The condensed version of HIT PARADE would have been better if it had all 25 of Paul Weller's Top-10 UK Hits. If 25 couldn't fit on the cd, the compilers could cut out the popular top-10 b-sides "Precious", "Dreams of Children" and "Paris Match". Get the 4-cd box set instead."