The Wonderful World of Wreckless Eric is the second album by Wreckless Eric.[4][5] It was released on October 13, 1978, as black vinyl LP (SEEZ 9), green vinyl LP (SEEZ 9), and picture disc LP (SEEZP 9).[6]
| The Wonderful World of Wreckless Eric | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | 1978 | |||
| Studio | Britannia Row Studios, London | |||
| Genre | Rock | |||
| Label | Stiff[1] | |||
| Producer | Pete Solley | |||
| Wreckless Eric chronology | ||||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [2] |
| The Encyclopedia of Popular Music | [3] |
Production
editThe album was produced by Pete Solley.[7]
Album cover
editThe cover features Eric and others wearing Lloyd Johnson suits, including then-NME journalist Danny Baker at the drum kit.[8]
Critical reception
editTrouser Press wrote that "a balance is struck between Eric’s innate looseness and the clarity and sheer musicality needed to adequately present his tunes. As a result, The Wonderful World is a rollicking good time, propelled by Eric’s trademark guitar chug."[7] Dave Thompson called the songs "stronger" than those on the debut, acknowledging that "a more polished sound and delivery left [the album] feeling less immediate."[9] The Rough Guide to Rock wrote that the album develops Eric's "patent hybrid of punk and pop with a 50s sensibility."[10]
Track listing
editAll compositions by Wreckless Eric; except where indicated
Side 1
- "Walking On The Surface of the Moon"
- "Take The Cash"
- "Dizzy" (Freddy Weller, Tommy Roe)
- "Veronica"
- "Roll Over Rock-Ola"
Side 2
- "I Wish It Would Rain"
- "The Final Taxi"
- "Let's Go to the Pictures"
- "Girlfriend"
- "Crying, Waiting, Hoping" (Buddy Holly)
Personnel
edit- Wreckless Eric - vocals
- Malcolm Morley - electric & acoustic guitar
- Eunan Brady - electric guitar
- John Brown - electric bass guitar
- Geir Waade - drums
- Pete Solley - keyboards, producer
with:
- Jo Partridge - electric guitar solos on "Dizzy", "Veronica", "Roll Over Rock-Ola" and "I Wish It Would Rain"; Spanish guitar solo on "Crying, Waiting, Hoping"
- Dick Hanson, John Earle - brass on "Dizzy"
- Choir of The Latter Day Church of Non-Believers - choir on "Dizzy" and "The Final Taxi"
- Gary Taylor - bass voice choir on "Crying, Waiting, Hoping"
References
edit- ^ Gimarc, George (2 March 2005). Punk Diary: The Ultimate Trainspotter's Guide to Underground Rock, 1970-1982. Hal Leonard Corporation. ISBN 9780879308483 – via Google Books.
- ^ "The Wonderful World of Wreckless Eric - Wreckless Eric | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic" – via www.allmusic.com.
- ^ Larkin, Colin (2006). The Encyclopedia of Popular Music. Vol. 8. MUZE. p. 776.
- ^ "Wreckless Eric | Biography & History". AllMusic.
- ^ "Wreck Star - Record Collector Magazine".
- ^ Official Stiff discography at stiff-records.com
- ^ a b "Wreckless Eric". Trouser Press. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
- ^ "Suits, Boots and Motorbikes". The Word: 6. March 2012.
- ^ Thompson, Dave (2 March 2000). Alternative Rock. Hal Leonard Corporation. ISBN 9780879306076 – via Google Books.
- ^ The Rough Guide to Rock (2nd ed.). Rough Guides Ltd. 1999. p. 1104.