The Wonderful World of Wreckless Eric

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. ==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." 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." The Rough Guide to Rock wrote that the album develops Eric's "patent hybrid of punk and pop with a 50s sensibility." ==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) ==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==