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Weller: "Nirvana were ******* rubbish"
Speaking about the Seattle-based sound and the britpop movement that followed, Weller said:
"You'd had all that shoegazing bollocks and then the whole Nirvana thing, which I thought was ******* rubbish - it was just America catching up with punk rock 20 years too ******* late"
The Britpop explosion was apparently a far happier time for Weller, particularly as he now seems to go for the Liam Gallagher look (see photo).
"That was the first time ever that I'd felt any kinship with any musicians - even though they were all probably at least ten years younger than me."
And they still are, Paul...
Source: XFM 
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Paul Weller (born 25 May 1958) is an English singer-songwriter. Starting with the band The Jam (1972-1982), Weller then went on to branch out musically to a more soulful style with The Style Council (1983-1989). In 1991 he established himself as a successful solo artist, and continues to remain a respected singer, lyricist and guitarist. Despite widespread critical recognition, Weller has...
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Comments
Totally agree. Nirvana were one hit wonders whereas The Jam crunched out album after album of great stuff (not to mention Weller solo stuff). Also correct: 'Grunge' just sounds like a cross between Black Sabbath and early Kinks.
Though why he would want to look like Gallagher is a mystery. Oasis were part of the mid 90's British splutter back to half life.
people are always going to want loud passionate sincere music
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FnJYhklfb00
90s punk doesnt sound like 70s punk
Not a good look Pauley boy - the sunglasses or the jealousy!
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