Jesus of cool wikipedia article album by nick lowe. Lowe combined the catchiness of pop music, the rebellious spirit of punk, and. Feb 12, 2008 nick lowe jesus of cool 30th anniversary edition. Editors notes nick lowe s first solo album, issued in the u. 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. It spent most of the cd era as an outofprint rarity, despite being briefly reissued by. Nick lowe jesus of cool lyrics and tracklist genius. Try disabling any ad blockers and refreshing this page. 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. Nick lowe is an english singersongwriter, musician, and producer. Music for money takes a cynical look at the music industry that until this point hadnt given. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cooki.
Jesus of cool deluxe edition by nick lowe on spotify. Find nick lowe discography, albums and singles on allmusic allmusic. New wave avatars debut gets spiffed up for 30th anniversary. 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. Produced by lowe, it was released in march 1978 by radar records in the uk. When two rockpile albums were disguised as solo records. Nicholas drain lowe is an english singersongwriter, musician and producer.
After spending the first half of the 70s fronting underrated rootsrock band brinsley schwarz, nick lowe morphed into a superhero. From his 1978 album jesus of cool to last years at my age, nick lowe has had a long and varied career. Nick lowe jesus of cool 30th anniversary edition mp3. 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. 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. The album is a literal compendium of 25 years of pop music history. Nick lowes 1978 solo debut album, jesus of cool, is one of the great lost pop records of the last 30 years. 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. 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, in its pure form was only available on stiff records in the uk. Nick lowe jesus of cool limited edition 2008 mp3 album.
This is a unique website which will require a more modern browser to work. Jesus of cool reissue by nick lowe on amazon music unlimited. These images are perfectly considered, down to the facial hair stylings and. 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. 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. Jesus of cool is the 1978 solo debut album by british singersongwriter nick lowe who left brinsley schwarz in 1974.
A noted figure in power pop and new wave, lowe has recorded a string of wellrevi. Nick lowe tickets, 2020 concert tour dates ticketmaster. Find nick lowe discography, albums and singles on allmusic. My facebook feed is a torrent of memesa picture of lennons bloody glasses with a caption detailing gun violence. In 1978, lowe released his first solo album, jesus of cool. Hall and jeff west that fit seamlessly with his originals. Equal parts shimmering disco and dingy pub, with frequent surprisingly coherent stylistic asides, nick lowes clever, fierce, and farreaching. A singular figure in british rock whose songwriting fostered a love for pop conventions, but with a sardonic wit and offkilter perspectives. Albums include jesus of cool, labour of lust, and no thanks.
The guy who called his first album jesus of cool and once notoriously rhymed rick astley with ghastly always loved to give peoples. 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. Recorded on the cheap for jake rivieras radar records, cool played like a collection of quick, quirky hit singles that never were. 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 reissue by nick lowe on amazon music. 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. It was recorded and released at the same time as dave edmunds repeat when necessary and features the same rockpile personnel. Jesus of cool deluxe edition by nick lowe on amazon. 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. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. Nick lowe jesus of cool album spirit of rock webzine en. Inspired by the new wave scene of the time, the record featured energetic, innovative songs that sounded unlike anything else.
His discography consists of 14 studio albums, 1 live album, 3 eps, 23 singles, and 6 compilations. 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. Jesus of cool tongueincheek, nick lowe has not really ever been cool, the american version no longer available was much more appropriately titled. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. 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. 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. It spent most of the cd era as an out of print rarity, despite being briefly reissued by. In jesus of cool s iconic cover image, nick lowe appears decked out in a smorgasbord of overthetop rockstar getups.
May 25, 2017 nick lowe has always been something of a prankster. Celebrate the reissue of nick lowe s seminal jesus of cool with this rockin tee and that everyone know. Nick lowe and elvis costello being interviewed upon the release of jesus of cool. Jesus of cool deluxe edition by nick lowe buy and download. I cannot comment with any authority on all the extra songs on this edition.
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. As is his custom, lowe also peppers the old magic with three covers by elvis costello, tom t. 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. Jesus of cool by nick lowe, released 19 february 2008 1. In addition, he has been a performer and producer on numerous albums by other artists. Nick lowe jesus of cool 180g vinyl 2lp shop music direct. Jesus of cool deluxe edition by nick lowe on apple music. Jesus of cool bonus tracks by nick lowe 634457262010. Austin city limits s34e11 nick lowe the swell season hdtv xvidfqm norar today.
Nick lowe jesus of cool tshirt apparel merchandise. Apr 07, 2012 nick lowes, in my opinion, best song, and surprisingly not on youtube. 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. Nick lowe s 1978 solo debut album, jesus of cool, is one of the great lost pop records of the last 30 years. Please listen and discover the amazingness of nick lowe. Dave edmunds and nick lowe released solo albums in june 1979 that. The new best of nick lowe doesnt beat around the bush. Jesus of cool is the solo debut album by british singersongwriter nick lowe. Hear nick lowes unreleased country cover, walk on 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. 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 led off with cruel to be kind, lowe s only major us hit. Listen free to nick lowe jesus of cool music for money, i love the sound of breaking glass and more. Also produced by lowe, it was released in 1979 by radar records in the uk and columbia records in the us. Its american counterpart, pure pop for now people, was released in the u. Editors notes nick lowes first solo album, issued in the u. Labour of lust is an album by british singersongwriter nick lowe. Licensed to youtube by merlin redeye distribution, sme, merlin idol distribution on behalf of yep roc records. Its direct not just in name both reflecting lowe s current stylistic bent and logically supplanting 1989s basher.
Listen free to nick lowe jesus of cool deluxe edition music for money, i love the sound of breaking glass and more. 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. Jesus of cool reissue, an album by nick lowe on spotify. 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. Austin city limits 1 31 2009 nick lowe the swell season hdtv x264 ac3. Nick lowe jesus of cool on 180g 2lp 2008 marked the 30th anniversary of nick lowe s seminal 1978 album jesus of cool. 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. But in his current second act as a silverhaired, tenderhearted but sharptongued singersongwriter, he has no equal. Listen to your favorite songs from jesus of cool reissue by nick lowe now. 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. Nick lowe jesus of cool jesus of cool pub rock was dying, and so would rockpile.
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