Heliocentric (Paul Weller album)
Heliocentric is the fifth studio album by Paul Weller, released in 2000.[5][3] It peaked at No. 2 on the UK Albums chart.[6] ProductionHeliocentric was produced by Brendan Lynch.[4] Its name was inspired by the Helios desk used in the recording studio.[4] The string arrangements were contributed by Robert Kirby.[7] Critical receptionExclaim! wrote: "Infuriatingly, relentlessly dull, [the album] suggests that Weller is not only dry of opinions and melodies, but disengaged from the very concept of fresh ideas."[8] The Guardian called the album "a mustering of forces, as if [Weller]'s suddenly realised that coasting on his reputation as Mr Authentically Gritty won't keep those automatic Brit awards coming in."[9] The New Zealand Herald called it "a solid, often dense, and musicianly collection that in its acoustic-framed songs echoes Wildwood."[10] Track listingThe original album cover has a printing mistake which shows tracks 4 & 5 in the wrong order. The correct order is shown below. All tracks composed by Paul Weller
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