Wild Wood
Released: 1993

Wild Wood

by Paul Weller

The 963rd greatest album of all time

Wild Wood, released in 1993, is Paul Weller's second solo album and a consolidation of his post-Jam musical direction. It blends acoustic folk, soul-inflected vocals and warm electric guitar textures with reflective, pastoral songwriting, producing a relaxed but focused sound. The arrangements mix organic instruments with subtle studio touches, and the record is often noted for its melodic, roots-oriented approach that helped define Weller's early solo identity.