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See all 2 datesThe Wonder Stuff is a British alternative rock band formed in Stourbridge in 1986. Signed to Polydor Records, the group released its first album, The Eight Legged Groove Machine, in 1988.
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- Latest album
- Groovers on Manoeuvres (2026)New
- Formed
- 1986 · Stourbridge
- Label
- Polydor Records
About — The artist
The Wonder Stuff are a British alternative rock band. Originally based in Stourbridge in the West Midlands, England, the band's first lineup released four albums and nearly 20 singles and EPs, enjoying considerable chart and live success in the UK. The band have continued to tour and record since 2000.
Largely the vehicle for the songwriting of Miles Hunt, the band split up with a farewell performance as headliners of the 1994 Phoenix Festival, but reformed in 2000 and have toured and recorded since then, with Hunt the anchor member of all line-ups.
Known for their catchy songs and Hunt's sharp lyrics, the band's sound evolved from guitar pop to include sampling and elements of folk and country. The band - and Hunt in particular — were favourites of the UK music press, and were often associated with fellow Black Country acts Ned's Atomic Dustbin and Pop Will Eat Itself, with whom they have toured throughout their careers.
The band scored one UK number 1 single, their release of "Dizzy" with comedian Vic Reeves, 17 top-20 single hits, and three top-10 albums in the UK. The band also toured internationally, and achieved some success in the United States, where they had six songs on the Billboard Alternative Songs Chart.
Text adapted from the Wikipedia article “The Wonder Stuff” (en), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Discography
- The Eight Legged Groove Machine 1988
- Hup 1989
- Waffle and Maple Syrup 1990
- Never Loved Elvis 1991
- Construction for the Modern Idiot 1993
- On the Ropes 1994
- Live in Manchester 1995
- Cursed With Insincerity 2001
- Construction for the Modern Vidiot 2004
- Welcome to the Cheap Seats: Greatest Hits Live 2004
- Escape From Rubbish Island 2004
- Suspended by Stars 2006
- The BBC Sessions 2007
- Hup (Live at 02 Academy Birmingham) 2010
- Never Loved Elvis (Live) 2012
- Oh No It’s… The Wonder Stuff 2012
- Diaries 86-89: An Audio Teaser 2014
- 30 Goes Around the Sun 2016
- Live 2018
- Better Being Lucky 2019
- Groovers on Manoeuvres 2026