Paul Weller Announces Personal Covers Album Find El Dorado

Paul Weller is set to release a deeply personal covers album titled Find El Dorado on July 25, 2025, marking his return to Parlophone Records. The 15-track collection revisits songs that have influenced him throughout his life, blending intimate arrangements with collaborations from notable artists such as Noel Gallagher, Robert Plant, Hannah Peel, and Seckou Keita. Highlights include reinterpretations of songs like The Kinks' “Nobody’s Fool,” The Flying Burrito Brothers' “White Line Fever,” and Brian Protheroe’s 1974 hit “Pinball,” which features a haunting saxophone contribution. Weller describes the album as a “map of his emotional and musical DNA,” emphasizing that these songs have evolved with him over time and now carry fresh meaning. Two singles, “Lawdy Rolla” by The Guerrillas and “Pinball,” have been released ahead of the album, accompanied by a planned video for “Lawdy Rolla.” Find El Dorado offers a reflective look into the music that shaped Weller, underscoring the timeless nature of great songs as they continue to evolve.