Paul Weller - Will Of The People (2022) File
Released on October 28, 2022, is a comprehensive three-disc compilation that serves as the sequel to Paul Weller's 2003 rarities collection, Fly on the Wall . This set curates non-album tracks, B-sides, remixes, and live recordings spanning the two decades of his career between 2002 and 2021. Core Album Profile
Contains rare items like Weller’s cover of The Beatles' "Birthday" (originally released to celebrate Paul McCartney's 70th) and various extended remixes. Critical & Fan Reception Paul Weller - Will Of The People (2022)
Critics at AllMusic noted the collection provides a cohesive journey through Weller's most adventurous phases, specifically highlighting his shifts toward soul, jazz, and electronic experimentation. Released on October 28, 2022, is a comprehensive
The collection includes appearances and remixes from artists such as Pet Shop Boys (a 12-minute remix of "Cosmic Fringes"), Noel Gallagher , Primal Scream , and Graham Coxon . Critical & Fan Reception Critics at AllMusic noted
Fan reviews on Amazon UK and MusicMeter are largely positive, praising the high quality of the tracks that didn't make his primary LPs, though some "completist" fans noted the absence of certain specific remixes.
The album contains 31 tracks that highlights Weller's experimentation outside the constraints of his standard studio albums.
Includes "The Piper," "Into the Sea," and "Mother Ethiopia," showcasing soul-inflected jazz-folk and experimental grooves.