Apr 07, 2012 nick lowes, in my opinion, best song, and surprisingly not on youtube. A singular figure in british rock whose songwriting fostered a love for pop conventions, but with a sardonic wit and offkilter perspectives. Nick lowe jesus of cool tshirt apparel merchandise. Jesus of cool wikipedia article album by nick lowe. Jesus of cool deluxe edition by nick lowe buy and download. Nicholas drain lowe is an english singersongwriter, musician and producer.
Listen free to nick lowe jesus of cool deluxe edition music for money, i love the sound of breaking glass and more. Try disabling any ad blockers and refreshing this page. Nick lowe tickets, 2020 concert tour dates ticketmaster. Music for money takes a cynical look at the music industry that until this point hadnt given. Jesus of cool bonus tracks by nick lowe 634457262010. Nick lowe jesus of cool lyrics and tracklist genius. Released in 1978, this 30th anniversary edition provides not only the uk tracks, but the us tracks as well as songs released on his bowi ep a classic lowe tongueincheek joke at david bowie who released. Jesus of cool deluxe edition by nick lowe on spotify. Nick lowe jesus of cool jesus of cool pub rock was dying, and so would rockpile.
Dunno about being the jesus of cool, but nick lowe is probably the jesus of pub rockand therefore,ultimately the jesus of punk and diy. Jesus of cool reissue by nick lowe on amazon music unlimited. May 25, 2017 nick lowe has always been something of a prankster. After spending the first half of the 70s fronting underrated rootsrock band brinsley schwarz, nick lowe morphed into a superhero. Jesus of cool by nick lowe, released 19 february 2008 1. Nick lowes 1978 solo debut album, jesus of cool, is one of the great lost pop records of the last 30 years.
Produced by lowe, it was released in march 1978 by radar records in the uk in the united states, the album was reconfigured by columbia records and retitled pure pop for now people, a slogan that had appeared on the original uk album cover, with columbia opting for a different track listing. Nick lowe s debut album jesus of cool titled pure pop for now people in the us is one of the true underappreciated gems in music history. His discography consists of 14 studio albums, 1 live album, 3 eps, 23 singles, and 6 compilations. This is a unique website which will require a more modern browser to work. Nick lowe s 1978 solo debut album, jesus of cool, is one of the great lost pop records of the last 30 years. Released in march 1978, and top 30 smash to boot, jesus of cool was notable for finally finding a niche for nick lowe, whod been something of a pop journeyman since his days in 60s group. Celebrate the reissue of nick lowe s seminal jesus of cool with this rockin tee and that everyone know. The new best of nick lowe doesnt beat around the bush. Nick lowe jesus of cool 180g vinyl 2lp shop music direct. Please listen and discover the amazingness of nick lowe. Produced by lowe, it was released in march 1978 by radar records in the uk. Hear nick lowes unreleased country cover, walk on by.
Editors notes nick lowe s first solo album, issued in the u. Find nick lowe discography, albums and singles on allmusic allmusic. The guy who called his first album jesus of cool and once notoriously rhymed rick astley with ghastly always loved to give peoples. Licensed to youtube by merlin redeye distribution, sme, merlin idol distribution on behalf of yep roc records. Its american counterpart, pure pop for now people, was released in the u. Nick proves that assumption correct on jesus of cool, a record so good it was named twice, as lowe s american record label got the jitters with jesus and renamed it pure pop for now people, shuffling the track listing but not swapping songs in the process. Released in 1978, this 30th anniversary edition provides not only the uk tracks, but the us tracks as well as songs released on his bowi ep a classic lowe tongueincheek joke at david bowie who released his low album in 1977 and bsides.
By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cooki. Lowe combined the catchiness of pop music, the rebellious spirit of punk, and. A noted figure in power pop and new wave, lowe has recorded a string of wellrevi. Jesus of cool deluxe edition by nick lowe on apple music. Nick proves that assumption correct on jesus of cool, a record so good it was named twice, as lowes american record label got the jitters with jesus and renamed it pure pop for now people, shuffling the track listing but not swapping songs in the process. Track list music for money i love the sound of breaking glass little hitler shake and pop tonight so it goes no reason 36 inches high nick lowe, ford, j marie provost nutted by reality heart of the city shake that rat i love my label they called it rock born a woman nick lowe, sharp, m endless sleep halfway to paradise nick lowe, goffin, g rollers show nick lowe, lowe, nick aka t. It led off with cruel to be kind, lowe s only major us hit. Nick lowe jesus of cool limited edition 2008 steve earle. Dave edmunds and nick lowe released solo albums in june 1979 that. Inspired by the new wave scene of the time, the record featured energetic, innovative songs that sounded unlike anything else.
For twas he who spotted the lamentable eggs over easy at the tallyho pub and thought it would be a good idea to get a pub residency for his group, the equally lamentable brinsley schwarz. Nick lowe is an english singersongwriter, musician, and producer. Music for money i love the sound of breaking glass little hitler shake and pop tonight so it goes no reason 36 inches high marie provost nutted by reality heart of the city live bonus tracks on 2008 reissueshake that rati love my labelthey called it rock by rockpileborn a womanendless sleephalfway to paradiserollers showcruel to be kind by. Find nick lowe discography, albums and singles on allmusic. Hall and jeff west that fit seamlessly with his originals. Also produced by lowe, it was released in 1979 by radar records in the uk and columbia records in the us. Well i heard they castrated castro i heard they cut off everything he had what a dirty low down thing to do to mess him up like that they dumped him in a jungle. It spent most of the cd era as an out of print rarity, despite being briefly reissued by. Labour of lust is an album by british singersongwriter nick lowe. But in his current second act as a silverhaired, tenderhearted but sharptongued singersongwriter, he has no equal. Feb 14, 2008 nick lowe s 1978 solo debut album, jesus of cool, is one of the great lost pop records of the last 30 years. I cannot comment with any authority on all the extra songs on this edition.
As is his custom, lowe also peppers the old magic with three covers by elvis costello, tom t. Nick lowe jesus of cool limited edition 2008 mp3 album. In 1978, lowe released his first solo album, jesus of cool. Recorded on the cheap for jake rivieras radar records, cool played like a collection of quick, quirky hit singles that never were. Jesus of cool is the 1978 solo debut album by british singersongwriter nick lowe who left brinsley schwarz in 1974. Jesus of cool reissue, an album by nick lowe on spotify. Were in the heart of the city where the alligator roams im a little lost lamb aint got no place to go i aint got one penny just got a shirt on my back i. It was recorded and released at the same time as dave edmunds repeat when necessary and features the same rockpile personnel. Nick lowe jesus of cool 30th anniversary edition mp3. Jesus of cool is the solo debut album by british singersongwriter nick lowe. Released in march 1978, and top 30 smash to boot, jesus of cool was notable for finally finding a niche for nick lowe, whod been something of a pop.
Listen free to nick lowe jesus of cool music for money, i love the sound of breaking glass and more. In jesus of cool s iconic cover image, nick lowe appears decked out in a smorgasbord of overthetop rockstar getups. Nick proves that assumption correct on jesus of cool, a record so good it was named twice, as lowe s american record label got the jitters with jesus and renamed it. Jesus of cool tongueincheek, nick lowe has not really ever been cool, the american version no longer available was much more appropriately titled. The album is a literal compendium of 25 years of pop music history. Nick lowes last album, 2007s at my age, was widely acclaimed and since then his longunavailable first two albums jesus of cool and labour of lust, have been released. Austin city limits s34e11 nick lowe the swell season hdtv xvidfqm norar today. Equal parts shimmering disco and dingy pub, with frequent surprisingly coherent stylistic asides, nick lowes clever, fierce, and farreaching. Feb 12, 2008 nick lowe jesus of cool 30th anniversary edition. From his 1978 album jesus of cool to last years at my age, nick lowe has had a long and varied career. Albums include jesus of cool, labour of lust, and no thanks.
Nick lowes debut album jesus of cool titled pure pop for now people in the us is one of the true underappreciated gems in music history. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. In addition, he has been a performer and producer on numerous albums by other artists. Nick lowe and elvis costello being interviewed upon the release of jesus of cool. It spent most of the cd era as an outofprint rarity, despite being briefly reissued by. After early stints in the british pub rock band brinsley schwartz, and then with dave edmunds and rockpile, nick lowe has maintained a long career as a solo artist, producer, and songwriter. Jesus of cool reissue by nick lowe on amazon music. Dunno about being the jesus of cool, but nick lowe is probably the jesus of pub rock and therefore,ultimately the jesus of punk and diy. New wave avatars debut gets spiffed up for 30th anniversary. My facebook feed is a torrent of memesa picture of lennons bloody glasses with a caption detailing gun violence. In the united states, the album was reconfigured by columbia records and retitled pure pop for now people, a slogan that had appeared on the original uk album cover, with columbia opting for a different track listing. Austin city limits 1 31 2009 nick lowe the swell season hdtv x264 ac3. These images are perfectly considered, down to the facial hair stylings and. Jesus of cool deluxe edition, an album by nick lowe on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes.
Listen to your favorite songs from jesus of cool reissue by nick lowe now. Its direct not just in name both reflecting lowe s current stylistic bent and logically supplanting 1989s basher. In the united states, the album was retitled pure pop for now people, with columbia records replacing shake and pop. Nick lowe search by artist music yep roc music group store. When two rockpile albums were disguised as solo records. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. Editors notes nick lowes first solo album, issued in the u. Nick lowe jesus of cool album spirit of rock webzine en. Nick lowe jesus of cool on 180g 2lp 2008 marked the 30th anniversary of nick lowe s seminal 1978 album jesus of cool. Nick lowe has made his mark as a producer elvis costellograham parkerpretendersthe damned, songwriter of at least three songs you know by heart, shortlived career as a pop star, and a lengthy term as a musicians musician. Jesus of cool, in its pure form was only available on stiff records in the uk. Jesus of cool deluxe edition by nick lowe on amazon. Coleader dave edmunds would continue in the traditionalist rock and roll strain for a number of years, while principal songwriter nick lowe would make more adjustments to his approach.
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