Paul Weller (solo): Worst to Best

When Paul Weller released his first album as singer/songwriter of the Jam in 1977, I was too young to even be aware of it. But their run of four classic albums from All Mod Cons in 1978 through The Gift in 1982 were beyond formative for me. They were foundational, not unlike the Clash’ run of albums during that same period.

Then came five albums with the…