I don't like most of Weller's solo stuff but that is a really good album, I suppose because it's got a lot of the familiar faces from Style Council and Galliano recordings on it. Steve White in particular puts in the performance of his life IMO.
Yeah I can see why, obviously Weller goes more into rock with later albums, personally I don't mind that though. Of course on the first album after the first few tracks it goes quite into Acid Jazz influences. Haven't checked out the Style Council yet, perhaps I should.