Show Notes
In this episode of Albums Under The Radar, we revisit Paul Weller’s 1995 UK #1 lp, Stanley Road, which flew in stealth mode in the U.S. We break down its soulful Britpop sound and standout tracks like “You Do Something to Me,” explaining how Weller created a quiet classic of the ‘90s and why it remains one of the most overlooked albums of the Britpop era. Listen to this album & songs we played on this episode on our Spotify channel here Email us at: [email protected] Albums U...
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