As Is Now
by Paul Weller
  • Record Label: Yep Roc
  • Release Date: Oct 11, 2005
Metascore
74

Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. Paste Magazine
    60
    The great thing about Weller at this point is that he'll shuffle the deck every other song and often (if not always) come up with a face card. [Feb/Mar 2006, p.103]
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  2. The Guardian
    60
    While it may be better, it certainly isn't best.
  3. Stylus Magazine
    50
    A great study in songcraft, but not a consistently exciting listen.

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User Score
8.4

Universal acclaim- based on 16 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
  1. PhilipB
    Jan 29, 2006
    7
    It must be very difficult being a musical icon with a long track record. Approaching 50 years of age is it likely that Weller would produce a It must be very difficult being a musical icon with a long track record. Approaching 50 years of age is it likely that Weller would produce a record that could match his earlier Jam, Style Council or solo efforts? This latest offering is pleasant and inoffensive - good but not great. It will earn him no new fans but should, by the same token, lose him few.… Full Review »
  2. khansen
    Jan 24, 2006
    9
    Holy crap! This guy is still making great records nearly 30 years into his career...and this is one of his best. If you like intelligent rock Holy crap! This guy is still making great records nearly 30 years into his career...and this is one of his best. If you like intelligent rock and roll, you'll love this record. I can't stop listening to it.… Full Review »
  3. MarkW
    Jan 11, 2006
    9
    Up there with his first three solo albums. Great songs and an´energy (and tempo) that has been missing from his recent works.
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