On October 3, Weller and band will perform his current U.K. single "Woo Sé Mama" live on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. Tune into CBS stations at 11:35 P.M. ET / 10:35 P.M. CT. Watch the video of a live version of "Woo Sé Mama" from Weller's recent sold out show at Watford Colosseum here.
As previously announced, Weller will also release a brand new, thought-provoking track entitled "Mother Ethiopia" --presented in three parts-- on September 29.
"Mother Ethiopia" sees Weller exploring new musical avenues and this release takes a very different sonic direction from the sound of his latest album.
"Part 1" enlists the help of modern soul band, Stone Foundation - Weller has been a fan of theirs for some time, producing and appearing on their latest album Street Rituals, which was also released earlier this year.
Alongside the collaboration with Stone Foundation, there are two alternate versions of "Mother Ethiopia" - one with Bongo Bob, and the other a vocal version featuring London-based Ethiopian 3-piece Krar Collective with the lead vocals (in Amharic) by Krar's Genet Assefa.
The track is available to download/stream now, with a limited edition 12" vinyl available September 29.
Mother Ethiopia track-listing:
1. Mother Ethiopia Part 1 (Paul Weller Vs. Stone Foundation)
2. Mother Ethiopia Part 2 (feat. Bongo Bob)
3. Mother Ethiopia Part 3 (No Tribe No Colour) [feat. Krar Collective]
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Meanwhile Weller's current internationally acclaimed album A Kind Revolution continues to garner critical praise:
"An album that ranks among his finest work." - MOJO (5/5 - U.K.)
"An excellent set of 10 richly-detailed yet uncluttered songs which prolong his creative renaissance...carefully crafted settings updating his classic sounds with some exquisite playing." - Associated Press
"This is a master craftsman, who knows how to cobble together a verse, chorus, bridge and middle eight as well as any McCartney or Bacharach." - Uncut (8/1 - U.K.)
"A Kind Revolution is a testament to his industriousness but also his restlessness. Paul Weller will always find a way to change himself into something new." - SPIN
"Weller hasn't been this melodic since his Style Council days. If A Kind Revolution is a gentler offering than his last few albums, it retains the spark and vitality that has seen the man's recent output match his best." - The Sunday Times (U.K.)
"A Kind Revolution puts its finger on the pulse better than any if its predecessors. It captures the spirit of the age. What makes A Kind Revolution so engaging -- the album's restlessness is tied to its humanism, and its nervous energy reflects a willingness to fight for what's good." -- SLANT
"Possibly the most melodic record of his recent career. Not since the pop flights of The Style Council have there been so many great tunes on a Weller album. Every song is a standout." - Classic Rock (8/10 - U.K.)
Paul has just completed a successful European tour, and now heads off on a 20 date tour of the U.S. and Canada. Tour dates in Australia and Japan are slated for January 2018 and another tour of the U.K. and Ireland is set for February.
Paul Weller on Tour:
Japan / Australia 2018:
Jan 19 Osaka, Japan Namba Hatch
Jan 20 Kanagawa, Japan Yokohama Bay Hall
Jan 22 Tokyo, Japan Ex Theater Roppongi
Jan 23 Tokyo, Japan Ex Theater Roppongi
Jan 27 Sydney, Australia Sydney Opera House
Jan 28 Sydney, Australia Sydney Opera House
UK / Ireland 2018:
Feb 13 Dublin, IRE Olympia
Feb 14 Dublin, IRE Olympia
Feb 15 Belfast, N. IRE Ulster Hall
Feb 17 Brighton, UK Brighton Centre
Feb 18 Bournemouth, UK Bournemouth International Centre
Feb 20 Plymouth, UK Pavilions
Feb 21 Cardiff, Wal Motorpoint Arena
Feb 23 Leeds, UK First Direct Arena
Feb 24 Newcastle, UK Metro Radio Arena
Feb 25 Glasgow, Scot The SSE Hydro
Feb 27 Nottingham, UK Motorpoint Arena
Mar 1 Manchester, UK Manchester Arena
Mar 2 Birmingham, UK Genting Arena
Mar 3 London O2 Arena
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