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"Wild Wood" by Paul Weller is a rich, genre-blending album that marked a significant moment in the artist's solo career following his time with The Jam and The Style Council. Released in 1993, the album showcases Weller’s growth as a songwriter, combining elements of folk, soul, and rock with a deeply personal and mature lyrical approach. The title track, "Wild Wood," stands out as a soulful and introspective piece, while other songs like "Sunflower" and "Has My Fire Really Gone Out?" highlight Weller's knack for melody and guitar-driven energy. The album has a warm, organic feel, with lush acoustic textures and carefully layered instrumentation that reflect his reverence for classic 60s and 70s influences without sounding derivative. "Wild Wood" cemented Weller's status as a solo artist of substance and remains one of his most acclaimed works. It’s a thoughtful, emotionally resonant album that rewards repeated listens and still sounds timeless today.
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**Wild Wood** is the second solo studio album by English singer-songwriter Paul Weller. It was released on **6 September 1993** in the United Kingdom by **Go! Discs** and later in the United States on **11 May 1994** through **London Records**. The album was a critical and commercial success, reaching **No. 2** on the **UK Albums Chart**, making it one of Weller's most successful solo releases in Britain. In the **United States**, the album did not achieve the same level of mainstream success and did not chart on the **Billboard 200** but received considerable praise from music critics. **Wild Wood** was recorded at **Solid Bond Studios** in London and **The Manor Studio** in Oxfordshire. The album was primarily co-produced by **Paul Weller** himself alongside engineer **Brendan Lynch**, who played a significant role in shaping the album’s rich, organic sound that blended rock, folk, and soul influences. The record is often credited with helping to cement Weller’s status as a leading figure in the British musical landscape following his work with The Jam and The Style Council.
Tracklisting
- Sunflower
- Can You Heal Us (Holy Man)
- Wild Wood
- Instrumental - Pt. 1
- All The Pictures On The Wall
- Has My Fire Really Gone Out?
- Country
- Instrumental Two
- 5th Season
- The Weaver
- Instrumental - Pt. 2
- Foot Of The Mountain
- Shadow Of The Sun
- Holy Man - Reprise
- Moon On Your Pyjamas
- Hung Up
- Wild Wood (Sheared Wood Remix) [Paul Weller Vs. Portishead]
- Magic Bus - Contains Medley of Bull Rush
- Ends Of The Earth
- This Is No Time - Royal Albert Hall Live Version