The Wonderful World of Wreckless Eric explained

The Wonderful World of Wreckless Eric
Type:studio
Artist:Wreckless Eric
Cover:Wonderful World Of Wreckless Eric_small.jpg
Released:1978
Studio:Britannia Row Studios, London
Genre:Rock
Label:Stiff[1]
Producer:Pete Solley
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The Wonderful World of Wreckless Eric is the second album by Wreckless Eric.[2] [3] It was released on October 13, 1978, as black vinyl LP (SEEZ 9), green vinyl LP (SEEZ 9), and picture disc LP (SEEZP 9).[4]

Production

The album was produced by Pete Solley.

Album cover

The cover features Eric and others wearing Lloyd Johnson suits, including then-NME journalist Danny Baker at the drum kit.[5]

Critical reception

Trouser 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."[6] 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."[7] The Rough Guide to Rock wrote that the album develops Eric's "patent hybrid of punk and pop with a 50s sensibility."[8]

Track listing

All compositions by Wreckless Eric; except where indicated
Side 1

  1. "Walking On The Surface of the Moon"
  2. "Take The Cash"
  3. "Dizzy" (Freddy Weller, Tommy Roe)
  4. "Veronica"
  5. "Roll Over Rock-Ola"

Side 2

  1. "I Wish It Would Rain"
  2. "The Final Taxi"
  3. "Let's Go to the Pictures"
  4. "Girlfriend"
  5. "Crying, Waiting, Hoping" (Buddy Holly)

Personnel

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External links

Notes and References

  1. Book: Gimarc, George. Punk Diary: The Ultimate Trainspotter's Guide to Underground Rock, 1970-1982. March 2, 2005. Hal Leonard Corporation. 9780879308483. Google Books.
  2. Web site: Wreckless Eric | Biography & History. AllMusic.
  3. Web site: Wreck Star - Record Collector Magazine.
  4. Official Stiff discography at stiff-records.com
  5. Suits, Boots and Motorbikes . . March 2012 . 6.
  6. Web site: Wreckless Eric . Trouser Press . 2 March 2021.
  7. Book: Thompson, Dave. Alternative Rock. March 2, 2000. Hal Leonard Corporation. 9780879306076. Google Books.
  8. Book: The Rough Guide to Rock . 1999 . Rough Guides Ltd . 1104 . 2nd.

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