Wild Wood
Paul Weller · 1993
53 min · 16 tracks · new wave
A fusion of folk, rock, and pop that beautifully captures the essence of introspection and nature's embrace.
Top tracks — play these first
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Wild Wood — The title track encapsulates the album's thematic focus on nature and personal reflection, blending rich instrumentation with Weller's evocative lyrics about finding solace in the wilderness.
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Sunflower Start here — This opening track sets a bright tone for the album with its uplifting melody and lyrical optimism, showcasing Weller's ability to craft catchy yet meaningful music.
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Can You Heal Us (Holy Man) — This song combines spiritual questioning with a soulful arrangement, highlighting Weller’s lyrical depth while inviting listeners to ponder broader existential themes.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- long, immersive listening sessions
- introspective and reflective moods
- layered, dense sonic textures
- gradual builds and payoffs
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Established Weller's reputation as a solo artist post-The Jam and Style Council.
- Themes
- nature's renewal· personal discovery· British folk revival
- Career context
- Released in 1993, Wild Wood marked Paul Weller’s second solo album after leaving The Jam and Style Council. By this time, he was navigating a significant artistic reinvention, moving away from the commercial sound of his earlier bands and embracing a more organic style influenced by British folk and classic rock.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Jam· Ocean Colour Scene· Squeeze
Tracklist
- 1 Sunflower Start here 4:06
- 2 Can You Heal Us (Holy Man) 3:41
- 3 Wild Wood 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? 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
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Pink Moon
Nick Drake
Both share introspective lyrics and a folk-infused sound that evokes nature and personal reflection.
Fisherman's Blues
The Waterboys
Captures a similar blend of folk and rock, with themes of renewal and a connection to nature.
Alone with Everybody
Richard Ashcroft
Explores themes of personal discovery with a rich melodic style and introspective lyrics akin to Weller's work.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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