Reviews4 stars out of 5 -- "There are lots of jangly guitars, harmonies and mid-'60s brass....A Jam album strongly influenced by the music of 1966.", Ranked #18 in CMJ's "Top 20 Most-Played Albums of 1981", Ranked #79 in NME's list of the `Greatest Albums Of All Time.', 5 stars out of 5 -- "A stripped-down classic that mixed witty Kinksy songsmithery with atonal, post-punk psychedelic experimentation.", 4 stars out of 5 -- "SOUND AFFECTS saw them rise to the challenge with boldness and inspiration...", Ranked #7 in NME's list of the `50 Greatest Albums Of The '80s' - "...SOUND AFFECTS contains three of Paul Weller's greatest songs--`That's Entertainment,' `Start' and `Man In The Corner.' A bold, brilliant album..."
Additional InformationEqually as influenced by Motown as by punk, SOUND EFFECTS represents Paul Weller at his songwriting peak.