# Paul Weller’s 11 favourite British albums

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/paul-wellers-11-favourite-british-albums/
- Published: 2026-11-14T09:25:42+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-14T10:48:37+00:00
- Original publisher: Far Out
- Original article: https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/paul-wellers-11-favourite-british-records/
- Topics: Entertainment, Music, UK, World

## Key points

- Weller’s influences span British rock, soul and folk.
- Nick Drake’s Five Leaves Left and Bryter Layter are favourites.
- His choices reflect tastes across generations.

## Summary

Paul Weller’s musical influences range widely, but British rock, soul and folk have remained important throughout his career with The Jam, The Style Council and as a solo artist. A list of 11 British albums he has favoured offers a glimpse of the records and songwriters that helped shape his work.

The article highlights his admiration for Nick Drake, whose albums Five Leaves Left and Bryter Layter are among his favourites, and notes his enduring interest in 1960s groups such as The Kinks, The Who and The Small Faces. It also describes his tastes as extending beyond older rock to artists from later generations, reflecting the breadth of his listening.

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