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 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]
The cover features Eric and others wearing Lloyd Johnson suits, including then- NME journalist Danny Baker at the drum kit. [8]
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]
All compositions by Wreckless Eric; except where indicated
Side 1
Side 2
with: