Suspended by Stars by The Wonder Stuff - DeepRiffs

ALBUM

The Wonder Stuff continue their comeback, begun in 2004, with Suspended by Stars. A more cohesive album than Escape from Rubbish Island, the record shows that Miles Hunt and his new crew still have a fair amount of the punch and fervor they displayed during their original run. The songs are strong, too, with a balance of uptempo tracks like the jumpy "Give Us What We Want" and quieter moments like the nostalgic "The Sun Goes Down on Manor Road." The band sounds confident and competent, like journeymen. Opening track "Tricks of the Trade" is even a ringer for late-'90s Cheap Trick. Therein lies the problem with the album. Sounding like journeymen and late-period Cheap Trick isn't really a good idea if you want to end up with a record worthy of multiple listens. However strong the songs might be (and there are a fair amount of winners here), if they are coated with too much studio gloss and dragged down by uninteresting musical choices they are not going to make much impact. Suspended by Stars won't make much impact either, outside of a small circle of forgiving Wonder Stuff fans.
© Tim Sendra /TiVo

1. Tricks of the Trade

by The Wonder Stuff

Performer: The Wonder Stuff; Performer
Primary Artist: The Wonder Stuff; Main Performer
Composer: Miles Stephen Hunt; Composer

2. Last Second of the Minute

by The Wonder Stuff

Performer: The Wonder Stuff; Performer
Primary Artist: The Wonder Stuff; Main Performer
Composer: Miles Stephen Hunt; Composer

3. We Hold Each Other Up

by The Wonder Stuff

Performer: The Wonder Stuff; Performer
Primary Artist: The Wonder Stuff; Main Performer
Composer: Miles Stephen Hunt; Composer

4. Blah, Blah, Lah Di Dah

by The Wonder Stuff

Performer: The Wonder Stuff; Performer
Primary Artist: The Wonder Stuff; Main Performer
Composer: Miles Stephen Hunt; Composer

5. Say It Ain't So

by The Wonder Stuff

Performer: The Wonder Stuff; Performer
Primary Artist: The Wonder Stuff; Main Performer
Composer: Miles Stephen Hunt; Composer

6. Angelica Maybe

by The Wonder Stuff

Performer: The Wonder Stuff; Performer
Primary Artist: The Wonder Stuff; Main Performer
Composer: Miles Stephen Hunt; Composer

7. The Sun Goes Down on Manor Road

by The Wonder Stuff

Performer: The Wonder Stuff; Performer
Primary Artist: The Wonder Stuff; Main Performer
Composer: Miles Stephen Hunt; Composer

8. Long Time No See

by The Wonder Stuff

Performer: The Wonder Stuff; Performer
Primary Artist: The Wonder Stuff; Main Performer
Composer: Miles Stephen Hunt; Composer

9. The Popular Choice

by The Wonder Stuff

Performer: The Wonder Stuff; Performer
Primary Artist: The Wonder Stuff; Main Performer
Composer: Miles Stephen Hunt; Composer

10. Give Us What We Want

by The Wonder Stuff

Performer: The Wonder Stuff; Performer
Primary Artist: The Wonder Stuff; Main Performer
Composer: Miles Stephen Hunt; Composer

11. Someone Tell Me What to Think

by The Wonder Stuff

Performer: The Wonder Stuff; Performer
Primary Artist: The Wonder Stuff; Main Performer
Composer: Miles Stephen Hunt; Composer

12. No One Tells 'Em Like You Do

by The Wonder Stuff

Performer: The Wonder Stuff; Performer
Primary Artist: The Wonder Stuff; Main Performer
Composer: Miles Stephen Hunt; Composer

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

12 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

48 minutes and 56 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 3000x3000 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

Only 1/12 tracks has lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

Only 1/12 tracks has synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, Alternative & Indie, Alternative, Adult Alternative

Label

Good Deeds Music

Music Distribution Service

Unknown

Country

United Kingdom

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Apr 17, 2006

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

689232095307