A sort of limited-edition addendum to Paul Wellers epic 1993 Wild Wood album, More Wood is essentially the second part of what would and should have been a double album. Far more than just a collection of outtakes from the sessions, the songs and recordings contained herein are easily on a par with the cuts on the official album. Of particular note are the soulful "There Is No Time" and an exquisite cover of Traffic's "Feelin' Alright." The Dave Mason song seems to be a sort of cornerstone to the whole project, which was heavily influenced by both Traffic as Neil Young. The overall "band" feel and organic vibe that surround the tracks and feel here is irresistible, and it proved that Wild Wood could and should have been a double set from the outset. As it stands, More Wood is a bit difficult to find, but for Paul Weller fans, it's well worth the hunt.
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