The Wonderful World of Wreckless Eric
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| The Wonderful World of Wreckless Eric | ||||
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| Released | 1978 | |||
| Studio | Britannia Row Studios, London | |||
| Genre | Rock | |||
| Label | Stiff[1] | |||
| Producer | Pete Solley | |||
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| AllMusic |   [2] |
| The Encyclopedia of Popular Music | [3] |
The Wonderful World of Wreckless Eric is the second album by the English musician 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 album was produced by Pete Solley.[7]
Album cover
The cover features Eric and others wearing Lloyd Johnson suits, including then-NME journalist Danny Baker at the drum kit.[8]
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."[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
All 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)
