{"product_id":"on-sunset","title":"On Sunset","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eOn Sunset\u003c\/i\u003e features ten classic yet modern Paul Weller songs. \u003ci\u003eOn Sunset \u003c\/i\u003eis a soul album. At the same time it’s also an electronic album, an orchestral album, an album packed with masterly pop songs and heart-tugging ballads, and an album filled with touches of experimentalism. It’s also an album that sees Weller taking a rare glance into the rear-view mirror as he speeds into the 2020s.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWeller started work on \u003ci\u003eOn Sunset\u003c\/i\u003e soon after finishing 2018’s masterpiece \u003ci\u003eTrue Meanings.\u003c\/i\u003e Opening track \u003ci\u003eMirror Ball\u003c\/i\u003e was from the \u003ci\u003eTrue Meanings\u003c\/i\u003e sessions and originally slated as a b-side. Thankfully it was rescued for\u003ci\u003e On Sunset\u003c\/i\u003e as it’s shimmering opener. As ever, Weller retains a rigorous forward-looking focus when it comes to seeking out the best contemporary sounds and music. But lyrically, Weller – back on his old home, Polydor Records for the first time since the Style Council days – is also starting to look back on the past with the insight of age especially on songs like\u003ci\u003e Old Father Thyme.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMost of the album sees Weller multi-tasking on various instruments with accompaniment from his regular band - Ben Gordelier appears on all tracks and Andy Crofts on most whilst Steve Cradock pops up with his guitar on 4 songs. An eclectic and sometimes surprising gathering of guests appear on On Sunset including Slade’s Jim Lea contributing violin to the Bonzos-esque \u003ci\u003eEquanimity\u003c\/i\u003e, and Paul’s old Style Council chum Mick Talbot adds his signature Hammond Organ sound to 3 tracks. The beautifully lush \u003ci\u003eMore \u003c\/i\u003efeatures a verse sung by French singer Julie Gros, from the band Le Superhomard (whose album Meadow Lane Park was one of Weller’s favourites of\u003cbr\u003e2019) as well as the return of The Strype’s guitarist Josh McClorey. English folk trio The Staves contribute backing vocals for 3 tracks. Once again Hannah Peel sprinkles her magic over the album with string arrangements and The Paraorchestra were invited to add their expertise to 4 tracks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCD+ Deluxe Bonus Tracks: 11. 4th Dimension 12. Ploughman 13. I’ll think of Something 14. On Sunset (Orchestral mix) 15. Baptiste (instrumental version).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Polydor","offers":[{"title":"Purple | LP | x2","offer_id":50389385445707,"sku":"1091931","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"CD.","offer_id":50389384429899,"sku":"1089138","price":15.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Black LPx2","offer_id":50389384528203,"sku":"1089139","price":27.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"CD","offer_id":50389384724811,"sku":"1089137","price":11.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"LP","offer_id":50389385249099,"sku":"1113672","price":34.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/e9f8500e-f8ed-4265-b54b-9ba7ffc071a4_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726359160","url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/de\/products\/on-sunset","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}