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There\u2019s something timeless about Paul Weller<\/a>.<\/p>\n The Jam icon has long since established himself as one of the most confident artists around. But while that certainly brings a sense of authority, Weller has always been able to marry that with a sense of classic style. As well as looking the part, Weller has always delivered music which feels like it could sit in almost any era. <\/p>\n Paul Weller oozes vintage and has phenomenal taste, as his list of favourite albums of all time confirms. Although Weller began life in The Jam, traditional rock music doesn\u2019t take up a significant part of his record collection, which, instead, is vibrant and eclectic.<\/p>\n Interestingly, there isn\u2019t one period in time that prominently dominates his list. Unlike many artists of his age, refreshingly, Weller has retained a strong interest in discovering new music rather than religiously replaying the records from his youth. Additionally, the LPs from that time, which meant the most to him growing up, are no longer the same, as his picks show.<\/p>\n Somewhat surprisingly, despite Weller\u2019s glowing comments about The Beatles on several occasions, and given that the former Jam frontman previously cited\u00a0Sgt. Pepper\u2019s Lonely Hearts Club Band\u00a0was the first album to affect him; it\u2019s another psychedelic record from that age that he named his first choice.<\/p>\n Weller opted to go for Odyssey and Oracle by The Zombies, which famously features the hit single \u2018Time of the Season\u2019. Weller noted to the YouTube channel of the retailer HMV<\/a> how the record was released \u201cafter the band had disbanded\u201d and \u201cdidn\u2019t really do anything at the time\u201d, but time has been kind to the album.<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s a fantastic album, right. Every track on it,\u201d he said. \u201c\u2018Time Of The Season\u2019 most people will know anyway, but I think every song on this, the melodic element to it, and the vocal arrangement is fantastic with great lyrics.\u201d<\/p>\n Next up, Weller decided to go for a record most people reading this will likely will be unfamiliar with. He chose Arrivals by Declan O\u2019Rourke, which he co-produced, and admits \u201cnepotism\u201d played a part in its inclusion. \u201cFantastic songs again, great storytelling. Dec\u2019s voice is amazing, and his guitar playing is something else. Definitely worth your hearing,\u201d Weller said.<\/p>\n Meanwhile, Weller\u2019s third inclusion is from Stevie Wonder and his album Innervisions. The Motown release includes the singles \u2018Don\u2019t You Worry \u2019bout a Thing\u2019 and \u2018Higher Ground\u2019, but for Weller \u201cevery song (on Innervisions) could be a stand-alone track\u201d. Detailing further, he added: \u201cWe all know how brilliant he is anyway, but, he\u2019s probably at the height of his powers with this album.\u201d<\/p>\n![\"Paul](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Paul-Weller-Far-Out-Magazine-1024x768.jpg\")
<\/a>The endlessly stylish, Paul Weller. (Credit: Nicole Nodland)<\/p>\n