Rushed to build on their debut’s success, This is the Modern World suffered from Paul Weller’s distractions and felt uneven compared to In the City. Though criticized for borrowed riffs, unfinished ideas, and clichéd lyrics, it still showed moments of introspection and personal growth. Flawed by Jam standards, it might have been praised if released by another band.
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