Paul Weller: 10 great records, from The Jam and Style Council to his best solo albums 

In advance of Paul Weller's gigs in Cork and Dublin, music aficionado and Irish mod-store owner Eamon Flavin chats to Richard Fitzpatrick and selects his pick of the English musician's finest moments
As well as his solo material, Paul Weller has made classic records as part of The Jam and the Style Council.

As well as his solo material, Paul Weller has made classic records as part of The Jam and the Style Council.

1. All Mod Cons, The Jam (1978)

 “On All Mod Cons, Paul Weller evolved from his punk aggression into social anger and observation of what was going on. That's where you had “A” Bomb in Wardour Street – “A” for anarchy. When the album came out in late ’78, Weller hit a real sweet spot in Ireland. Dublin was socially deprived. Unemployment was high. There was a lot of frustration. He was a working class, angry young man, very socially aware, talking about the working classes. His lyrics resonated.

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