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Born January 31, 1961. An English-born singer and songwriter, known for his role as lead singer of Lloyd Cole and The Commotions from 1984 to 1989 and for his subsequent solo work.

He was born in Buxton, Derbyshire. He grew up in nearby Chapel en le Frith and went to New Mills Grammar School. After failing in law at University College London, he later attended (but did not graduate from) the University of Glasgow, where he studied philosophy and English and met the other members of The Commotions. Their 1984 debut, Rattlesnakes, contained numerous literary and pop culture references to figures like Norman Mailer, Grace Kelly, Eva Marie Saint, Truman Capote and Joan Didion. The group produced two more albums, Easy Pieces and Mainstream, before disbanding in 1989, when Cole re-located to New York to record with legendary musicians like Fred Maher and Robert Quine (as well as a then largely unknown Matthew Sweet).

This solo setting produced two acclaimed albums, Lloyd Cole in 1990 and 1991’s Don’t Get Weird on Me Babe. The latter was recorded in two parts: one side continued the New York rock mastered on his first solo album, while the other side featured a session orchestra, much in the style of Burt Bacharach or Scott Walker. Although some reviewers have claimed Don’t Get Weird on Me Babe (the title being a quote from the American neo-realism poet Raymond Carver) to be a creative peak, it produced significantly lesser record sales, and the contract with Capitol Records ended.
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  • KuriousBanana

    Why has someone tagged Lloyd as Scottish? He's from Buxton, Derbyshire - literally slap-bang in the middle of England. I will now count to ten whilst breathing slowly.

    3 Jan 4:01pm Reply

  • jotarvr

    Lloyd Cole, sexy as hell since Rattlesnakes.

    22 Aug 2012 Reply

  • headgear56

    While I lean toward his earlier work with The Commotions, I do enjoy his solo work as well. A distinct voice and very enjoyable with my favorite solo album being 1990's self-titled album.

    18 Nov 2011 Reply

  • Daniel1986

    Please extend your UK tour!!! [2]

    17 Nov 2011 Reply

  • Die_Song-Diebin

    Please extend your UK tour!!!

    29 Oct 2011 Reply

  • Druid66

    Underrated singer-songwriter.

    3 Oct 2011 Reply

  • macsumner

    Have written a positive review of the new record for the Perth (West Australian) local press. Very much enjoyed it!

    27 Feb 2011 Reply

  • mikeeverlywave

    The new record is pretty cool. If you're into Lloyd, you should check out Ralegh Long, some, not all, of his stuff has a similar vibe.

    22 Dec 2010 Reply

  • morningside24

    I'm also enjoying the new record. Favorite tracks: 'That's Alright', 'Oh Genevieve', 'The Flipside'.

    13 Dec 2010 Reply

  • Halfthatswhole

    Broken Record definately isn't broken...

    11 Dec 2010 Reply

  • Musicflyer

    #58 is not too much, sorry Lloyd. Thank you for your music.

    19 Oct 2010 Reply

  • randomnoodles

    I have the new record. Will play tomorrow and give verdict :D

    10 Oct 2010 Reply

  • kingjarvis

    the new record is a gem.

    13 Sep 2010 Reply

  • mvldk666

    love, love, love etc ... ... and even more love

    8 Sep 2010 Reply

  • BeautifulBlank

    New album is getting closer and closer. Can´t wait. http://www.lloydcole.com/weblog/index.php?p=3594&c=1

    15 Jul 2010 Reply

  • pix101

    .. understatement

    15 Jun 2010 Reply

  • NicklessPT

    so underrated ..

    30 Jan 2010 Reply

  • pol_noir

    Still, surprised that the Cohen's cover is the most played track over the last 6 months. I do love it. But even so, I'm surpised.

    16 Jan 2010 Reply

  • pol_noir

    Lloyd Cole still is the man!! And half-millon plays can't be wrong!

    16 Jan 2010 Reply

  • Andy-Soul

    HE played the best concert I was ever listen to! 2002 in Berlin, Quasimodo, round about 300 spectators ... and just him, his voice and a guitar - and he played from 22 pm up to 2.30 in the morning! Unbelievable! Gorgeous!!!!!! Still looking for that girl in the audience who did a recording of the concert with DAT-recorder!!!

    20 Dec 2009 Reply
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