the double album "22 dreams" was released on 2 june 2008, with "echoes round the sun" as the lead single. weller had parted company with his existing band before the recording this album, replacing everyone except guitarist steve cradock with andy lewis on bass, andy crofts of the moons on keys and steve pilgrim of the stands on drums. this album saw weller move in a more experimental direction, taking in a wide variety of influences including jazz, folk and tango as well as the pop-soul more associated with his style council days. weller also featured on two songs from the moons' album "life on earth", playing piano on "wondering" and lead guitar on "last night on earth".