Indeed, Wild Life isn't as "polished" but that helps make it what it is.
Listening to the album brought back memories of my girlfriend at the time. I was a freshman in college, we met, and we loved this album. I had my first real high-fidelity system and we played this many times. She wore pineapple flavored lipstick. I can taste those kisses when listening to this album.
I just love the memories I have buried in my vinyl collection.