[7] The cover features Eric and others wearing Lloyd Johnson suits, including then-NME journalist Danny Baker at the drum kit.

[8] Trouser Press wrote that "a balance is struck between Eric’s innate looseness and the clarity and sheer musicality needed to adequately present his tunes.

As a result, The Wonderful World is a rollicking good time, propelled by Eric’s trademark guitar chug.

"[7] Dave Thompson called the songs "stronger" than those on the debut, acknowledging that "a more polished sound and delivery left [the album] feeling less immediate.

"[9] The Rough Guide to Rock wrote that the album develops Eric's "patent hybrid of punk and pop with a 50s sensibility.