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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.
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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headgear56 wrote:
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.
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Daniel1986 wrote:
Please extend your UK tour!!! [2]
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Die_Song-Diebin wrote:
Please extend your UK tour!!!
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Druid66 wrote:
Underrated singer-songwriter.
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macsumner wrote:
Have written a positive review of the new record for the Perth (West Australian) local press. Very much enjoyed it!
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mikeeverlywave wrote:
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.
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morningside24 wrote:
I'm also enjoying the new record. Favorite tracks: 'That's Alright', 'Oh Genevieve', 'The Flipside'.
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Halfthatswhole wrote:
Broken Record definately isn't broken...
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Musicflyer wrote:
#58 is not too much, sorry Lloyd. Thank you for your music.
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randomnoodles wrote:
I have the new record. Will play tomorrow and give verdict :D
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kingjarvis wrote:
the new record is a gem.
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mvldk666 wrote:
love, love, love etc ... ... and even more love
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BeautifulBlank wrote:
New album is getting closer and closer. Can´t wait. http://www.lloydcole.com/weblog/index.php?p=3594&c=1
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pix101 wrote:
.. understatement
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NicklessPT wrote:
so underrated ..
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pol_noir wrote:
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.
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pol_noir wrote:
Lloyd Cole still is the man!! And half-millon plays can't be wrong!
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Andy-Soul wrote:
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!!!
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toddc2001 wrote:
Good interview with Lloyd Cole here: http://thedumbingofamerica.net/2009/10/30/history-lesson-lloyd-cole/
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randomnoodles wrote:
i wonder if he will ever play with a band again, not that i mind him on his own, very beautiful.
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