Lloyd Cole
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Biography
[Edit]Through both his lauded work fronting the Commotions and his more eclectic solo efforts, Lloyd Cole established himself as one of the most articulate and acute songwriters of the post-punk era. Born January 31, 1961, in Buxton, England, Cole formed the Commotions in 1982 while studying philosophy at the University of Glasgow. Originally a large soul band, the group eventually trimmed itself down to a quintet that included keyboardist Blair Cowan, guitarist Neil Clark, bassist Lawrence Donegan, and drummer Stephen Irvine.
The uncommon quality of Cole's songwriting earned the Commotions a contract with British Polydor, and in 1984, they debuted with Rattlesnakes, a wry, heartfelt record of jangling guitar pop stuffed with references to the likes of Jules et Jim, Simone de Beauvoir, Norman Mailer, and On the Waterfront; "Perfect Skin," the shimmering first single, reached the U.K. Top 30. Produced by the hitmaking team of Alan Winstanley and Clive Langer, 1985's Easy Pieces was a slicker effort that included the singles "Lost Weekend" and "Brand New Friend," both of which earned significant airplay on alternative radio outlets.
Following the release of 1987's Mainstream, Cole disbanded the Commotions and moved to New York City to establish himself as a solo performer. There he joined forces with noted session drummer Fred Maher, who enlisted ex-Voidoid Robert Quine on guitar and an up-and-coming singer/songwriter named Matthew Sweet to play bass for Cole's eponymously titled 1990 solo debut, which continued much in the vein of his work with the Commotions. Released in 1991, Don't Get Weird on Me, Babe marked a major artistic shift, as the entire second half of the album explored lush, string-sweetened cabaret music, arranged by Paul Buckmaster (known for his work with Elton John and the Rolling Stones).
Commercial success continued to elude Cole, however, and it took 1993's Bad Vibes — a diverse effort touching upon psychedelia and electronics — a year to find U.S. distribution. By the time of 1995's Love Story, his sound had come full circle; a return to the more minimalist, folk-rock-inspired work with the Commotions, the LP not coincidentally marked Cole's reunion with the band's guitarist, Neil Clark. The new millennium sparked a new union for Cole, for his 2001 album The Negatives not only showcased the album's namesake, but the name of his new band. Collaborations with Adam Schlesinger (Fountains of Wayne, Ivy), Jill Sobule, and Michael Kotch (Vitamin C, Eve's Plum) were featured on the new record, as well as production credits from Stephen Street (the Smiths, Blur). Extensive touring followed.
Cole resurfaced in 2004 with the understated Music in a Foreign Language LP. Recorded largely at home, the album featured a cover of Nick Cave's "People Ain't No Good." In 2006, Anti-Depressant — in which Cole compellingly dealt with the positive and negative aspects of aging — was released. Broken Record followed four years later. The 2013 album Standards was co-funded by fans and featured contributions from Fred Maher and Matthew Sweet. He released an interesting electronic record, Selected Studies, Vol.1 in March 2013 with the Krautrock legend Hans-Joachim Roedelius. It received favorable reviews and provided another unique chapter in Cole's distinguished career.
Title: In New York (Collected Recordings 1988-1996)
Artist: Lloyd Cole
Genre: Rock, Pop, Alternative
Title: Cleaning Out The Ashtrays (CD3: Dangerous Music)
Artist: Lloyd Cole
Title: 1D (Electronics 2012-2014)
Artist: Lloyd Cole
Genre: Ambient, Electronica, Jazz, Rock, Dancefloor, Dance Pop, Alternative, Classical
Title: Cleaning Out The Ashtrays (CD2; Re-Make / Re-Model)
Artist: Lloyd Cole
Title: Cleaning Out The Ashtrays (CD4: Difficult Pieces)
Artist: Lloyd Cole
Title: Selected Studies, Vol. 1
Artist: Lloyd Cole
Title: Folksinger Vol. 3: My Austere Demeanour
Artist: Lloyd Cole
Genre: World Music, Pop Rock, Acoustic, Folk
Title: Cleaning Out The Ashtrays (CD1: One Red Wine Glass)
Artist: Lloyd Cole
Title: Lloyd Cole and the Commotions: 1984-1989
Artist: Lloyd Cole
Genre: Rock, Alternative, Songwriter/Lyricist
Title: Kollektion 02: Roedelius (Electronic Music) [Compiled by Lloyd Cole]
Artist: Lloyd Cole
Genre: Electronica
Collections
Title: Occupy This Album
Genre: Rock
Title: Reproductions (Human League Tribute Album)
Genre: Rock, Dancefloor, Pop, Dance Pop, Alternative
Title: Great Jewish Music: Marc Bolan
Genre: Rock, World Music, Pop
Title: Fruitcake: Singer/Songwriters
Genre: Pop
Title: 80s Mixtape CD 1
Genre: Club/Dance, Pop
Title: Mastermix - Issue 310 (CD 1)
Genre: Club/Dance, Dance Pop
Title: M80 Radio New Wave Classix
Genre: Rock, Alternative Rock, New Wave, Punk, Pop Rock, Synth Pop, Ska
Title: Maxi Pop Collection CD2
Genre: Pop
Title: Plásticos Y Decibelios / Plasticos Y Decibelios
Genre: Electronica, Hip Hop/R&B, Latin, Pop, Pop Rock
Title: Seriously 80'S (CD2)
Genre: Rock, Dancefloor, Pop, Theatre/Soundtrack
Title: 100 Hits - More 80s (CD2)
Genre: Electronica, Rock, Pop
Title: I'M Your Fan: The Songs Of Leonard Cohen
Genre: Rock
Title: Kulturkantine-Acoustic Lounge: The Singer And Songwriter Session
Genre: Ambient, Downtempo, Deep House, Jazz, Rock, Pop, Acoustic, Lounge
Title: Made In Scotland (CD2)
Genre: Blues, Rock, World Music, Country, Folk
Title: 100 Hits: More 80s
Genre: Pop
Featuring albums
Title: Great Jewish Music: Marc Bolan
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: Rock, Alternative Rock, New Wave, Punk, Hardcore Punk, Post Punk, World Music, Pop, Indie, Folk
Title: Great Jewish Music: Burt Bacharach
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: Jazz, Rock, World Music, Pop
Title: THE STRENGTH OF WHISPERS 2 CD
Artist: ΠΑΠΑΣΠΥΡΟΠΟΥΛΟΣ ΔΗΜΗΤΡΗΣ / PAPASPYROPOULOS DEMETRES
Genre: Electronica
Title: The Many Faces Of Oasis (CD3)
Artist: Oasis
Genre: Rock, Alternative Rock, Psychedelic Rock, Punk Rock, Pop