The Wonder Stuff

The Wonder Stuff formed in Stourbridge in 1986, Miles Hunt's sardonic, witty songwriting and the band's energetic alternative rock sound giving them a quality that was immediately distinctive. They were part of the same West Midlands scene as Ned's Atomic Dustbin and Pop Will Eat Itself. They signed to Polydor and released their debut album 'The Eight Legged Groove Machine' (1988).

'Hup' (1989) and 'Never Loved Elvis' (1991) were both strong albums. 'Size of a Cow', 'Caught in My Shadow', and 'The Size of a Cow' were all excellent singles. 'Dizzy' — a collaboration with Vic Reeves — reached number one in 1991. Hunt's lyrics were sardonic, funny, and possessed of a genuine emotional intelligence.

The Wonder Stuff split in 1994 but reformed in 2000 and have continued to record and tour. Hunt's songwriting remains as sharp as ever. They are one of the most beloved British alternative bands of their era.