The complexities start when I try to analyse why I am not overwhelmed by this album ...

What I hear is a Jam album I respect, but don´t necessarily like ... I do not doubt Weller´s sincerety -- he has proved his ability at articulating the frustrations which form the sad foundation for this society ...

It is for them that Paul Weller speaks, it is why the song ´That´s Entertainment´ is one of Weller´s finest ever efforts ... Weller still has to prove that he has mastered those influences ...

Weller is still only 22 and this is the fifth album he has created ... It´s flawed but even in those flaws lie the seeds for the future, fascinating developments ... Weller has set himself impressively high standards and SOUND AFFECTS does not fully realise his capabilities ...

Whilst I admire this album I do not like it. Not yet.