Singles - Had the Beatles Read Hunter [Import]

The Wonder Stuff | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 3, 1994)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Universal I.S.
• ASIN: B00000764A
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #164,552 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

A posthumous collection of all of the Wonder Stuff's singles from 1987 to 1993, plus a cover of Slade's 'Coz I Love You' from a charity compilation, If the Beatles had Read Hunter...the Singles is both a fine starting point and, for most, all the Wonder Stuff they'll ever actually need. Albums one and three, 1988's The Eight-Legged Groove Machine and 1991's Never Loved Elvis, are solidly entertaining (in wildly differing styles) throughout, but the rest of the group's output was fairly inconsistent. However, in the classic Brit-pop tradition pretty much all of the band's very best material, from the Kinks-like, music hall-style tune 'The Size of a Cow' to the manic buzz of 'Give Give Give Me More More More', was released as singles. There are a couple of iffy inclusions, particularly the frankly terrible version of Tommy Roe's 'Dizzy', recorded in collaboration with British comedian Vic Reeves, but overall, this is a solid, completely representative overview. Those whose curiosity is stoked would do well to buy The Eight-Legged Groove Machine next. 2005.

Customer Reviews

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Long live the WONDER STUFF, August 12, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Singles - Had the Beatles Read Hunter (Audio CD)

This compilation is sensational. It really captures the essence of the Wonder Stuff. I still have a soft spot for 8-Legged Groove Machine, but this is a wonderful compilation. It is sad that they are no longer with us. I saw the band in St. Louis on the Idiot tour and had a blast!!!! Thanks to the stuffies for some great music that will last forever.....

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It Lives On..., January 28, 2000

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"john_doe01" (Memphis, TN) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Singles - Had the Beatles Read Hunter (Audio CD)

This is an amazing collage of lyrical and musical genius. I have all the initial albums, but they are scratched to hell - unfortunately, I have not been able to find a place where I can rebuy them. "Singles" will do... for now. It's also inspiring to see Hunter S. Thompson write a few words in the jacket.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect Pop Songs, March 8, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Singles - Had the Beatles Read Hunter (Audio CD)

Its a shame their classic CDs are out of print ("Never Loved Elvis" is a masterpiece). This will have to do.

Discover why this was one of the best pop bands ever to walk the Earth.