Released in November 1979, Setting Sons stands as a definitive moment for , marking their evolution from high-energy mod revivalists to sophisticated social commentators . Originally envisioned by Paul Weller as a concept album about three childhood friends reuniting after a war, the project shifted due to a rushed recording schedule, yet remains one of the band's most critically acclaimed works. The Sound of 1979: High-Fidelity FLAC
: The lossless format preserves Bruce Foxton’s "lyrical, busy bass lines" and Rick Buckler’s propulsive drumming, which can sometimes feel compressed on lower-quality MP3s.
: A Bruce Foxton-penned classic, originally a B-side, given a full orchestral makeover for the album. Tracklist (Standard 1979 Edition)
: A poignant exploration of changing friendships and the "theft" of shared experience.
While the original concept of friends drifting apart was only partially realized, it still anchors some of the album's most powerful tracks:
For audiophiles, the (Free Lossless Audio Codec) format is essential for capturing the "harder, tougher production" of Setting Sons .
: The album's centerpiece and only single, it serves as a "savage put-down" of the British class system.
: A complex, anti-war suite consisting of several distinct musical movements.
