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Genre:
Rock
Release Date: 06/20/2006
Run Time: 26:20
As is so often the case for overnight successes,
the Jam rush-recorded their sophomore effort during a hurried schedule to capitalize on the debut. This, combined with
Paul Weller's various personal distractions and temporary lack of interest, led to less than satisfying results, especially in comparison to
In the City.
This Is the Modern World can be faulted for borrowed
Who licks, pale rewrites of the debut, somewhat clichéd sloganeering, and unfinished ideas, but there were still some moments of inspiration, especially in more introspective
Weller songs like
"Life From a Window" and
"I Need You (For Someone)" -- both songs feature personal sentiments that the debut was clearly missing.
This Is the Modern World is a flawed album by
Jam standards, but it would certainly have received praise had it been released by another band. [The U.S. edition added the single
"All Around the World" and features a different track order.]
~Chris Woodstra, All Music Guide
;)
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