Wonderful by Adam Ant - DeepRiffs

ALBUM Explicit

Adam Ant rebounded from what seemed to be terminal has-been status with the sturdy WONDERFUL. Prior to the record's release, Ant had made a series of middling albums, concentrating instead on trying to build his acting career. With WONDERFUL, the then 41-year-old Ant created a work that was more suitably "adult." Those expecting to hear the sounds of yesteryear--tribal drums, Indian imagery, and silly pirate tales--will note their conspicuous absence. From the opener, "Won't Take That Talk," it's obvious that Ant has grown up a bit and the song's darker tones and heavier guitar suit the newfound maturity.

Ant is still somewhat obsessed with matters of the flesh, however, as "Beautiful Dream" and "Gotta Be A Sin" prove. The difference is the quotient of crass material is markedly lower and the production provides a more contemporary aural canvas than his early slapdash camp. The title track and "Angel" are bona fide ballads that roll out rather naturally, making WONDERFUL easily the most emotionally honest and warm album of his career.

1. Won't Take That Talk

Primary Artist: Adam Ant; Main Performer
Composer: Adam Ant
Boz Boorer
Marco Pirroni; Composer

2. Beautiful Dream

Primary Artist: Adam Ant; Main Performer
Recorder: Chris Lawson
David Tickle; Performer
Composer: Marco Pirroni
Kevin Mooney
Adam Ant
Jon Reynolds; Composer
Engineer: Chris Lawson
David Tickle; Production
Mixing: David Tickle; Production
Producer: David Tickle; Production

3. Wonderful

Primary Artist: Adam Ant; Main Performer
Recorder: Chris Lawson
David Tickle; Performer
Composer: Marco Pirroni
Bonnie Hayes
Adam Ant; Composer
Engineer: Chris Lawson
David Tickle; Production
Mixing: David Tickle; Production
Producer: David Tickle; Production

4. 1969 Again

Primary Artist: Adam Ant; Main Performer
Composer: Adam Ant
Boz Boorer
Marco Pirroni; Composer

5. Ying & Yang

Primary Artist: Adam Ant; Main Performer
Composer: Adam Ant
Boz Boorer
Marco Pirroni; Composer

6. Image of Yourself

Primary Artist: Adam Ant; Main Performer
Composer: Adam Ant
Boz Boorer
Marco Pirroni; Composer

7. Alien

Primary Artist: Adam Ant; Main Performer
Recorder: Chris Lawson
David Tickle; Performer
Composer: Boz Boorer
Marco Pirroni
Adam Ant; Composer
Engineer: Chris Lawson
David Tickle; Production
Mixing: David Tickle; Production
Producer: David Tickle; Production

8. Gotta Be a Sin

Primary Artist: Adam Ant; Main Performer
Composer: Boz Boorer
Marco Pirroni
Adam Ant; Composer
Recorder: David Tickle; Performer
Assistant: Guy Massey; Production
Engineer: Chris Lawson
David Tickle; Production
Mixing: David Tickle; Production
Personal Assistant: Guy Massey; Production
Producer: David Tickle; Production

9. Vampires

Primary Artist: Adam Ant; Main Performer
Composer: Adam Ant
Boz Boorer
Marco Pirroni; Composer

10. Angel

Primary Artist: Adam Ant; Main Performer
Composer: Adam Ant
Boz Boorer
Marco Pirroni; Composer

11. Very Long Ride

Primary Artist: Adam Ant; Main Performer
Recorder: Chris Lawson
David Tickle; Performer
Composer: John Reynolds
Kevin Mooney
Adam Ant
Marco Pirroni; Composer
Engineer: Chris Lawson
David Tickle; Production
Mixing: David Tickle; Production
Producer: David Tickle; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

11 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

46 minutes and 52 seconds

Explicit

Containing curse words, language, or art that is sexually, violently, or offensively oriented.

Coverart

Available and up to 1500x1500 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

All tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

3/11 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, Adult Alternative, New Wave

Label

Parlophone UK

Music Distribution Service

Warner

Country

United Kingdom

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Mar 6, 1995

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

724383033553