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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
Studio album by Wreckless Eric
Released	1978
Studio	Britannia Row Studios, London
Genre	Rock
Label	Stiff[1]
Producer	Pete Solley
Wreckless Eric chronology
Wreckless Eric (1978) The Wonderful World of Wreckless Eric (1978) Big Smash! (1980)

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[2]
The Encyclopedia of Popular Music	[3]

Production

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

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

• 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

External links

• Official Wreckless Eric website

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