Wild Wood
Paul Weller · 1993
53 min · 16 tracks · new wave
A rich tapestry of folk-infused melodies and introspective lyrics that capture the essence of renewal.
Why this album works
'Wild Wood' was highly acclaimed, reaching number one on the UK Albums Chart and maintaining a significant presence in the 1990s Britpop movement. It has been cited as an influence on subsequent artists and is often regarded as one of Weller's defining works, showcasing his lyrical depth and musical versatility.
- Best for
- long, immersive listening sessions introspective and reflective moods layered, dense sonic textures
- Context
- Released on September 6, 1993, 'Wild Wood' marked Paul Weller's second solo album after his departure from The Style Council. Following the commercial success of his debut, this album saw Weller further exploring his artistic identity, blending elements of folk, rock, and pop into a distinctive sound that solidified his post-Weller British music legacy.
- Stylistic neighbors
- giorge mijael· Ellie Goulding· Radiohead· Kate Bush· Robbie Williams· Blur· Pet Shop Boys· Gorillaz
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Sunflower Standout 4:06
- 2 Can You Heal Us (Holy Man) 3:41
- 3 Wild Wood Standout 3:22
- 4 Instrumental One, Part 1 1:37
- 5 All the Pictures on the Wall 3:56
- 6 Has My Fire Really Gone Out? Standout 3:51
- 7 Country 3:38
- 8 Instrumental Two 0:49
- 9 5th Season 4:51
- 10 The Weaver 3:42
- 11 Instrumental One, Part 2 0:33
- 12 Foot of the Mountain 3:37
- 13 Shadow of the Sun 7:36
- 14 Holy Man (reprise) 1:50
- 15 Moon on Your Pyjamas 4:00
- 16 Hung Up 2:40
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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