Wonderworld - URIAH HEEP***

Wonderworld/Suicidal Man/The Shadows & The Wind/So Tired/The Easy Road/Something Or Nothing/I Won't Mind/We Got We/Dreams

Wonderworld features the classic line-up of the progressive band Uriah Heep for the last time. The title track is a contender for one of their strongest compositions. (US:38 UK:23)

“The problem with this album is that the band's once-consistent songwriting gifts have taken yet another step back. Perhaps the strain of releasing one album a year had finally caught up with them, but much of this record is desperately lacking in memorable hooks.”

“Heep's final potentially strong set, there are some bland moments but on the whole nothing fatally mediocre. Wonderworld shows the depth of their versatility, the title track and The Easy Road are haunting piercing ballads, while I Won't Mind is a slow blues piece whilst Suicidal Man and Something Or Nothing both rate as two of Heep's strongest rockers.”

“This album has a dark and moody atmosphere, but the songs, though still good, are not to the high level of previous albums.”

“Things start out good with the title track, and well.... that's about it. The band sounds good, Byron in particular but this album sounds rushed and down right embarrassing at times.”

“While it's not one of their best albums overall , there are a number of excellent tunes here. Suicidal Man features a menacing riff throughout it, and The Shadows & The Wind is the perfect example of the band's intricate five-part harmonies.”

“The title track still remains a gem and is a very powerful opener as all of the classic Heep elements are intact: a soaring vocal from Byron, Hensley's piano and keyboards melding perfectly for colour and texture, and the strength of the group collectively as a whole makes this song an instant classic. Suicidal Man is a mid-paced rocker that has a bit of darkness to it with the harmony chorus and some great guitar leads.”

“After their best years Uriah Heep released another very good album, Wonderworld, with a good selection of songs, and featuring their classic line-up for the last time.”