Paul Weller

The first single to be taken from the forthcoming album 'As Is Now' -released October- sees Weller step back into a rockier frame of mind. Hard edged guitars and vocals abound in 'From The Floorboards Up' as The Modfather returns to original material having spent time dabbling with his favourite cover versions.

At barely over two minutes the 'A' side makes it's own statement, while the far more relaxed Oranges And Rosewater earmarks the characteristic smokiness of Weller's gentler vocal line.

With a career spanning well over a generation and still only half way travelled 'From The Floorboards Up' charts another significant landmark as Weller continues to journey down his 'Stanley Road'.