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Saturn's Pattern
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Metascore
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  • Summary: The 12th solo release for the British rock singer was produced by Jan "Stan" Kybert.
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Saturns Pattern
Got up in a mind to get up Fixed on the day Shook any fears I had Washed them away And what better way to wake Than hearing their voice Get up in a... See the rest of the song lyrics
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 19
  3. Negative: 0 out of 19
  1. The Guardian
    May 14, 2015
    100
    Weller’s renaissance has not come at the expense of his musical identity. The sunshine-pop haze of Phoenix is from the Tame Impala playbook, but you could imagine Style Council-era Weller singing it.
  2. musicOMH.com
    May 18, 2015
    90
    Saturns Pattern may lack an apostrophe but there’s nothing missing from his musical grammar. He’s still in his prime as a musician.
  3. Q Magazine
    Apr 29, 2015
    80
    While it might not feature too many songs the faithful will be hollering for at gigs, it's crammed full of ear candy. [Jun 2015, p.98]
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  4. Drowned In Sound
    Jun 22, 2015
    80
    In the classic sense this is yet another worthy piece from an undeniable master.
  5. New Musical Express (NME)
    Apr 29, 2015
    70
    Twelfth solo album Saturns Pattern backs up recent promises of another shift in sound, sending him into uncharted, acid-spiked waters.
  6. Rolling Stone
    May 19, 2015
    70
    Weller's 12th solo album is a robust binding of the experimental tangents on 2008's 22 Dreams and 2012's Sonik Kicks into taut, acid-flecked turbulence and modern-dance synthesis.
  7. Under The Radar
    Jun 24, 2015
    40
    There's a raw energy, big, booming production, and a clear love of blues licks and gospel vocals here and, true, it's not quite like anything in the guy's oeuvre to date. The thing is, The Stereophonics--a band who might as well be Weller's kids--made this exact same album in 2003.

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  1. luvmuzik1
    May 29, 2015
    10
    Probably his best album since Wildwood. There aren't many artists that are still making relevant music 10 years into their career, this guyProbably his best album since Wildwood. There aren't many artists that are still making relevant music 10 years into their career, this guy continues to turn new corners 27 years on from his first quality release, All Mod Cons.… Expand
  2. davim
    May 23, 2015
    8
    ‘Saturn’s Pattern’ is Paul Weller’s twelfth solo album and his first since his 2012 effort ‘Sonik Kicks’. Unlike ‘Sonik Kicks’, this LP keeps‘Saturn’s Pattern’ is Paul Weller’s twelfth solo album and his first since his 2012 effort ‘Sonik Kicks’. Unlike ‘Sonik Kicks’, this LP keeps the music to the point, with only nine tracks being present on the album. Within these 9 tracks a range of musical genres are visited, but in the process Weller manages to keep his vintage trademark sound.

    The opening track ‘White Sky’ demonstrates Paul Weller’s solo career at its best. A powerful opener, with Weller’s voice coming across distorted to encapsulate a 1960’s feel. The track ‘Long Time’ is the shortest track on the album, only just reaching the 2 minute mark; a fast, riff driven song that provides yet another contrast. ‘In The Car’ has a country feel to it, whilst ‘Going My Way’ and ‘Pick It Up’ rely upon piano and organs. Interestingly, a lot of the songs on ‘Saturn’s Pattern’ also make use of electronic sound effects and synthesisers, which give the album it’s uniqueness. It’s almost a case of classic rock being modernised in places. Either way though, Weller pulls it off effectively. My only criticism is the length of the tracks ‘Phoenix’ and ‘These City Streets’, I lost interest halfway through each of them.

    Nevertheless, a very impressive album from Paul Weller. Once again he’s showed us that he's not past his peak just yet.    … Expand
  4. Ricko
    Nov 27, 2020
    8
    Exceptionally consistent album from an exceptionally consistent artist. "White Sky" opens up the album with a Hendrix/Zeppelin style bluesExceptionally consistent album from an exceptionally consistent artist. "White Sky" opens up the album with a Hendrix/Zeppelin style blues rock anthem. The title track gives the listener a breather with a piano rock soulful tune. "Going My Way" starts off sedately before the tempo quickly moves up a few notches for the choruses. Tuneful and considered. "Long Time" brings Lou Reed to mind with its glam rock style and tempo. "Pick It Up" has the sound of a polished band jamming session. "I'm Where I Should Be" is probably the most instant and accessible song on the album and is excellent. "Phoenix" is a blend of soul and neo psychedelia while "In the Car" is a psychedelia infused rhythm and blues rock number. "These City Streets" is an 8 minute blues track based on a hypnotic rhythm. The album is a mix of soul and psychedelia. For me "Saturns Pattern" is an album that has been formed by a master craftsman rather than an artist who is bottling lightning. There is nothing that majorly stands out (apart maybe from "I'm Where I Should Be") but despite this it is all good quality. Well constructed and cleverly produced songs. The production is arguably more impressive than the songs and their is serious complexity behind every track that only reveals itself on many listens.… Expand

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