TONY MASTRIANNI’S: THE RECORD FILE
Best new album release may very well be Paul Weller’s ‘In the Shadow of The Sun, Paul Weller & Band
Live & Very Direct’
Yes, you read that correctly: the title of this infectious Parlophone Records just released double vinyl Paul
Weller’s ‘In the Shadow of The Sun, Paul Weller & Band Live & Very Direct’, a 31-track live album
recorded during his summer 2026 run of outdoor shows, which brought together a phenomenal band and
a spectacular setlist spanning the songs that have defined Weller’s peerless musical journey.
The song collection brilliantly brings together classic tracks and much-loved favorites from across
Weller’s remarkable catalogue, spanning The Jam, The Style Council, and his solo work, (alongside a
cover of a timeless Curtis Mayfield classic, “Move on Up”)
This collection is a new live interpretation of his seamless and timeless work of his glorious Power Pop
70’s as leader of The Jam (You may remember their classic and vibrant sound THE JAM’s alluring, jazz-
tinged; mellifluous sounds of THE STYLE COUNCIL, also his modern infectious live band, and some
solo recordings
The song list for these copious and splendid live recordings reads like a list of Royal British Romantic
Poetry (with some of the finest melodic power pop from Merry Ole, and some solid and seamless rock
guitars). His vocals are often lofty, his lyrics intriguing, and his organ weaving magical sounds—both
acoustic and electric (mostly electric) rock ballads. I will list the titles and recording groups featured on
this brilliant live album as follows: (if no group affiliation is given after each songs, those tracks are from
Weller’s ongoing solo career. Here they are:
‘In The Shadow of The Sun, Paul Weller & Band Live & Very Direct’ Track listing:
Rip The Pages Up, Precious (The Jam), Move On Up (Curtis Mayfield), Come On/Let’s Go, The Weaver,
Strange Town (The Jam), Man In The Corner Shop (The Jam), Up In Suze’s Room, That Pleasure, Hung
Up, Village, Broken Stones, My Ever Changing Moods (The Style Council), Have You Ever Had It Blue
(The Style Council), Shout To The Top (The Style Council), Stanley Road, You Do Something To Me,
Long Hot Summer (The Style Council), Can You Heal Us (Holy Man), Out Of The Sinking, More, That’s
Entertainment (The Jam), Shadow Of The Sun, Peacock Suit, English Rose (The Jam), All The Pictures
On The Wall, The Changing man, The Eton Rifles (The Jam), Wild Wood, Rockets, Town Called Malice
(The Jam), Wild Wood, Rockets, Town Called Malice (The Jam)
In a recent phone interview, Weller’was quoted saying that he hoped these live recordings give justice to
the experience that we and the live audience felt on these recordings. He indicated all tracks were taken
straight off the soundboard. So here we have it past, present, and a glimpse of the future of perhaps the
most underpublicized music legends to ever appear from England, showcasing some 40-plus years of
ear candy accomplishments in one live package! Paul Weller has always been a star. America has not
embraced him to the level of the loyal aficionados’ superstar status he enjoys in England and many other
parts of Europe. However, this live 2-LP takes you on a sonic tour of tight electric-guitar fretting. His
vocals are polished; his guitar is alternately mighty and in stride. He shows no intention of slowing down
anytime soon. Thank you, Sir Paul! Keep building into the future.
LINKIN PARK’S NEW LIVE ALBUM ‘UNSHATTER’ FILM SOUNDTRACK (LIVE IN SÃO PAULO) coming
soon!
Just in time for the holidays, LINKIN PARK will unveil a special limited-edition new Vinyl Version of their
acclaimed fifth full-length studio album, LIVING THINGS, on November 20, 2026 via Warner Records.
Pressed on Red Smoke Vinyl and limited to only 5,000 copies in the United States, this marks the first
pressing of the record on color vinyl since its initial release in 2012. Previous pressings had featured
alternate artwork, but the 2026 edition notably boasts the original album cover on its sleeve for the very
first time. Moreover, the new Vinyl offers the perfect gateway back into the world of this enigmatic,
enthralling, and engaging LINKIN PARK landmark.
