66 (album)
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| Released | 24 May 2024 | |||
| Recorded | 2021–2024 | |||
| Studio | Black Barn Studio | |||
| Length | 41:50 | |||
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66 is the upcoming seventeenth solo studio album by English singer-songwriter Paul Weller. It is set to be released on 24 May 2024 through Polydor Records and Solid Bond. The title is a reference to his 66th birthday, just a day after the release.
Background[edit]
With 66, the artist remains "steadfastly creative" and digs into "his bedrock".[1] It was recorded at Weller's Black Barn studio from 2021 to 2024.[2] The "reflective and inward thinking album"[3] features contributions from Noel Gallagher, Bobby Gillespie of Primal Scream, Suggs McPherson of Madness, Richard Hawley, Dr Robert of The Blow Monkeys, Christophe Vaillant of Le SuperHomard, and Erland Cooper as well as string arrangements by Hannah Peel.[4] The lead single "Soul Wandering", which was released on 23 February 2024, is a "sleek midtempo rocker" and features "regal horns", "gospel-style backing vocals" and organ sections.[5] Weller released "Rise Up Singing" as the second single on 19 April, alongside a music video directed by Calum Macdiamid.[6]
Track listing[edit]
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Ship of Fools" | 2:58 |
| 2. | "Flying Fish" | 4:41 |
| 3. | "Jumble Queen" | 2:34 |
| 4. | "Nothing" | 4:16 |
| 5. | "My Best Friend's Coat" | 2:46 |
| 6. | "Rise Up Singing" | 3:02 |
| 7. | "I Woke Up" | 3:24 |
| 8. | "A Glimpse of You" | 3:33 |
| 9. | "Sleepy Hollow" | 3:21 |
| 10. | "In Full Flight" | 3:58 |
| 11. | "Soul Wandering" | 3:19 |
| 12. | "Burn Out" | 3:58 |
| Total length: | 41:50 | |
References[edit]
- ^ Murray, Robin (23 February 2024). "Paul Weller Announces New Album 66". Clash. Retrieved 21 April 2024.
- ^ Taysom, Joe (23 February 2024). "Paul Weller announces new album 66". Far Out. Retrieved 21 April 2024.
- ^ "Paul Weller announces 66 album and shares "Soul Wondering" track". Radio X. 23 February 2024. Retrieved 21 April 2024.
- ^ Pearis, Bill (23 February 2024). "Paul Weller announces new album 66: listen to "Soul Wandering"". BrooklynVegan. Retrieved 21 April 2024.
- ^ Breihan, Tom (23 February 2024). "Paul Weller – "Soul Wandering"". Stereogum. Retrieved 21 April 2024.
- ^ Cashmere, Paul (19 April 2024). "Paul Weller To Release 66 Album for his 66th". Noise11. Retrieved 21 April 2024.