Paul Weller - Live at the Royal Albert Hall (DVD)

Former Jam and Style Council frontman Paul Weller performs live at the Royal Albert Hall, London. Tracks include 'Peacock Suit', 'Picking Up Sticks' and 'Woodcutter's Son'.

Paul Weller Live at the Royal Albert Hall is a snapshot of his compelling live act, which along with his ability to produce outstanding studio albums, has given him a reputation as the doyen of short-tempered dad-rock. His ability to cut through the gritty sound and grainy visuals (this video looks for all the world like a transfer from an over-exposed 8mm film) is what makes this release worthy of a place on fans' shelves. We get a slab of good stuff, including "Friday Street", a stonking "The Changing Man", "Woodcutter's Son" and no fewer than 15 other tracks. As once 'twas with The Who—and neo-mods will find that this performance reaffirms Weller's debt to that era—Weller's restrained belligerence carries the show, to the extent that his frequent and incongruously musoid guitar-switchings and tuning adjustments are easily forgiven.—Roger Thomas

Track Listing:

1. Peacock Suit
2. Friday Street
3. He’s The Keeper
4. Back In The Fire
5. Dust & Rocks
6. Out Of The Sinking
7. Heavy Soul
8. Time & Temperance
9. Frightened
10. You Do Something To Me
11. The Changingman
12. Porcelain Gods
13. There’s No Drinking After You’re Dead
14. As You Lean Into The Light
15. Broken Stones
16. Picking Up Sticks
17. Love-Less
18. Woodcutter’s Son