Illumination

From HitStory, the pop encyclopedia of School of Rock · Work

Illumination is Paul Weller's sixth solo album and was released on 16 September 2002. There are two notable guests. On Call Me No.5, Kelly Jones of Stereophonics sings a duet with him. On One X One, Noel Gallagher of Oasis plays drums, percussion and bass, and Gem Archer acoustic guitar.

Others playing include Steve Cradock on guitar, Damon Minchella on bass, Steve White on drums, Seamus Beaghen on keyboards and Simon Dine with effects and horns. Jocelyn Brown and Carleen Anderson sing backing vocals. The first reactions were positive: on Metacritic the album averages 79 points from 12 reviews. The deluxe CD had three extra tracks: Horseshoe Drama, Push Button, Automatic and Talisman.

Listening

Track list

1. 1Going Places3:34Apple Music ↗
2. 2A Bullet For Everyone4:11Apple Music ↗
3. 3Leafy Mysteries3:07Apple Music ↗
4. 4It’s Written In The Stars3:11Apple Music ↗
5. 5Who Brings Joy3:30Apple Music ↗
6. 6Now The Night Is Here3:53Apple Music ↗
7. 7Spring (At Last)2:28Apple Music ↗
8. 8One X One5:35Apple Music ↗
9. 9Bag Man3:22Apple Music ↗
10. 10All Good Books3:25Apple Music ↗
11. 11Call Me No. 53:28Apple Music ↗
12. 12Standing Out In The Universe4:50Apple Music ↗
13. 13Illumination3:07Apple Music ↗
14. 14Horseshoe Drama3:38Apple Music ↗
15. 15Push Button, Automatic3:22Apple Music ↗
16. 16Talisman3:46Apple Music ↗

30-second previews via Apple Music. Listen to the whole album on Apple Music ↗