See the Wonder Stuff's Miles Hunt's favourite albums in his
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| 1. Red Berry Joy Town |
| 2. No, For The 13th Time |
| 3. It's Yer Money |
| 4. Rue The Day |
| 5. Give, Give, Give, Me More, More, More |
| 6. Merry Go Round |
| 7. The Animals And Me |
| 8. A Wish Away |
| 9. Grin |
| 10. Mother And I |
| 11. Some Sad Someone |
| 12. Ruby Horse |
| 13. Unbearable |
| 14. Poison |
| 15. Times Will Change |
| 16. A Song Without An End |
| 17. Goodbye Fatman |
| 18. Astley In The Noose |
| 19. Ooh, She Said |
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Maybe it was the fact that the uncle of singer Miles Hunt had played unhinged French horn on the very weird first ELO album and sax with retro rock & roll pranksters Wizzard which so inspired the irreverent humour and common pop touch of the Wonder Stuff. Appearing from nowhere (well, Wolverhampton actually) in 1987 and with girls' hairstyles, The 'Stuffies dutifully stuck a whoopee cushion beneath the raincoat-covered arse of a glum English indie scene with their 1988 debut Eight Legged Groove Machine--a winning mix of brisk, skiffle-light, laddish pop and quite swaggering impertinence. "Unbearable", for example hammed it up with a sawn-off That Petrol Emotion riff and the almost Churchillian barb of "I didn't like you very much when I met you/but now I like you even less" while "It's Yer Money I'm After, Baby" ("It's not your heart/it's your bank I want to break") was something akin to Ray Davies with behavioural problems. "Astley In The Noose" (one of four b-sides added to this repackaged edition) was a call for the hanging of a certain manly voiced 80s pop star for the crime of singing oldies. Probably a jibe too far, considering the Wonder Stuff went on to have a number one single with a rather hairy-chested version of Tommy Roe's mouldy old "Dizzy". --Kevin Maidment
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October 2008 saw the 20th Anniversary of the band’s debut album release ‘The Eight Legged Groove Machine’. To celebrate they played sell out shows at Birmingham Academy and Shepherds Bush Empire. Due to popular demand an Eight Legged tour has been booked for May 2009, playing the album in its entirety (with extra tracks), before hitting the summer festivals with their usual fantastic ‘greatest hits’ show. This 20th Anniversary edition of the album features extra tracks and B-sides from around the original release - all re-recorded to give a much fuller/contemporary sound. The album was recorded with original producer Pat Collier, whilst staying true to the original there are a number of tweaks bringing the album in to the 21st Century. Many radio producers and DJs have commented that the album is better than the original and the maturity of Miles Hunt’s voice brings a stronger sound to the recording. TV Promotion - Tim Lovejoy’ Rock Stories – TX TBC / Radio Promotion - Plays on many shows including XFM, Kerrang!, BBC2 as well as various regional BBC stations 6Music – Roundtable confirmed Confirmed Tourdates & Venues - May 15th – Leeds – Academy - 17th – Bristol – Academy - 19th – Liverpool – Academy - 20th – Glasgow – Academy - 21st – Newcastle – Academy - 29th – Wychwood Festival - July 11th – Heavenly Planet Festival / **Further festivals to be announced** Red Berry Joy Town / No, For The 13th Time / It’s Yer Money I’m After, Baby / Rue The Day / Give, Give, Give Me More, More, More / Like A Merry Go Round / The Animals & Me / A Wish Away / Grin / Mother & I / Some Sad Someone / Ruby Horse / Unbearable / Poison / Who Wants To Be The Disco King? / Astley In The Noose / Goodbye Fatman / Ooh She Said / Ten Tranches Deep / A Song Without An End / Times Will Change
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25 of 27 people found the following review helpful
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Walking through woolies in the mid-eighties, i heard 'a wish away' by the wonderstuff playing on the shop gramophone. Crikey, i thought, that's a fine tune. 84 years later i'm still playing this and all the other wonderstuff albums.
Those who know and love them will know that they're an infectious, addictive band caught very easily by word of mouth. I passed the infection on to many of my friends and they all maintain the same affection for this band that i do.
This first album is marginally my favourite over the others but they're all cracking.
If you've stumbled upon this page by accident then first, get help using your computer next time and secondly shell out for this CD and prepare to be educated.
Better still, buy a ticket to see them play their fiddles and bows this winter in a town near you. They're best eaten live.
Those who know and love them will know that they're an infectious, addictive band caught very easily by word of mouth. I passed the infection on to many of my friends and they all maintain the same affection for this band that i do.
This first album is marginally my favourite over the others but they're all cracking.
If you've stumbled upon this page by accident then first, get help using your computer next time and secondly shell out for this CD and prepare to be educated.
Better still, buy a ticket to see them play their fiddles and bows this winter in a town near you. They're best eaten live.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I have to say I was suspicious of this album originally, as usually I think that no good can come of rehashing former glories but I was surprised. The re-recording has given new life to great songs. The original was great but the recording slightly creaky when played loud but this is great fun, same songs but with the added urgency of a band reliving their youth! Play loud!
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hell yeah...
you remember it, you find it, the price is right, you buy it, you enjoy it all over again... has it inspired me to check out any new stuff? Hell yeah...
Published 4 months ago by Mr. Patrick R. Garry
Grin
an absolute joy to hear this album again. the words, the melodies and, of course, the memories came flooding back. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Mrs. J. Darbyshire
A worthy retelling of an old tale.
The current incarnation of The Wonder Stuff, who have been ripping up stages across the UK for the past few years, tackle the classic debut album. Read more
Published on 22 April 2010 by Mr. M. A. Reed
It's All True...
I have felt moved to write this for what it's worth by the previous 1* review. How long this item stays on Amazon is arguable on the basis that there are only 2000 copies... Read more
Published on 9 Jun 2009 by Jonathan Lee
Rendered unlistenable by The Loudness Wars
In 1988 the music world was just about to start embracing the compact disc. With it's extended dynamic range it offered unsurpassed sound clarity giving music a whole new breath of... Read more
Published on 20 May 2009 by J. Milner
Still amazing
Went to their 20 year anniversary of TELGM recently and despite the fact they have lost two of their original members (RIP Bass Thing and Gilksy)they remain as fresh,snarling,... Read more
Published on 21 Dec 2008 by Villaboy
Fresh and funny
If I have to pick up one word to describe this album, it's "fresh". Back in 1988, what made the Wonder Stuff so special and different from the great American indie bands of the... Read more
Published on 28 Nov 2008 by Joao Nunes
Fantastic Debut
I was lucky enough to see them at the Reading festival just before TELGM was released, and rushed out to buy it. Read more
Published on 16 Oct 2007 by Graham Cobley
Dated, but nostalgic!
I'm a bit loathe to say it, but, yes, this does sound a little dated now. Still, the album which kicked off my dalliance with the Stuffies is more than loveable. Read more
Published on 8 Feb 2001
The Wonder Stuff Have Returned For You! Enjoy!
Where does one Start? At the Beginning...
THE WONDERSTUFF...My favourite band EVER .
Formed in the mid 1980's and stayed together until 1994...and now they have Re-formed! Read more
Published on 29 Sep 2000
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