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 A Few More Songs Please Jan 30, 2009
Because I had the initial issue of Jesus of Cool on CD I was looking forward to getting an updated copy with upgraded sound. The sound is a little clearer but not to the extent that it has been with other CD's when a proper remastering has been done. I guess I was expecting a little more of a boost sound-wise I always thought Lowe's early work could use it. I also do not tend to like digipaks though this one is pretty good. However, there is a little bit of difficulty accessing the CD as the packaging for the CD is similar to an LP sleeve. The main problem is the fit is kind of tight. My primary issue is that I had hoped a few more songs would have been added to this release. The downloads were nice, but since the CD is 62 minutes there is room for more tracks. For instance, we have "Rollers Show" but not its "companion" song "Bay City Rollers We Love You." "Let's Go To The Disco" and "Fool Too Long" should have also been included. Heck I even would have liked to have "American Squirm" but I figure that will wind up on 'Labour of Lust' whenever that is reissued. My review does not detract from the music which is great. This barely made a ripple in 1978 because it was lost among 'Saturday Night Fever' and the whole disco era. I'm glad to see Nick getting his due.
The Best Pub Rock has to offer Oct 09, 2008
Nick Lowe's JESUS OF COOL is one of the great albums of the 70's and one of the best examples of the "pub rock" sound that developed in England as A cousin to punk. Pub rock was more of a throwback to superior musicianship and lyrics that focused more on being clever than confrontational and Lowe captures the joys of the sound perfectly on this recording. Kicking off with the fierce drone of "Music for Money" every song here is a keeper, from "I Love The Sound of Breaking Glass," with it's pretty piano flourishes camouflaging the anarchy in the lyrics to the comic horror of "Marie Provost" and the silent star's final scene.(which involved "her hungry little dachshunds") I usually don't comment on the extras as they are often sheer padding, but if you bought Nick Lowe's American release known as PURE POP FOR NOW PEOPLE you'll be glad to know "Roller Show" with its hilarious sing-along chorus is here as is "They called it Rock" Dave Edmonds's preferred version of "Shake and Pop."(I have to agree with Dave on this one) Other highlights include the original "Cruel to be Kind" and the sarcastic "I Love My Label" which could probably be covered by any one in the industry with their tongues firmly planted in cheeks. The packaging is excellent as well, a true rarity for CD's, with good liner notes by Will Birch and many great pictures. It's nice to see someone get a reissue right, and JESUS OF COOL is deserving of special treatment.
Nick's Best Release Sep 05, 2008
This album rocks from cover to cover. I think it is Nick's best release. I was disappointed to find out that Norman Watt Roy of the Blockheads did most of the bass work, but I love him too. Nick grabs every hook in the book, and puts his own signature on them. It took me awhile to realize it, but "36 Inches High", with its quircky organ riff is priceless. This release includes a lot of nuggets that were only available on other releases previously, so I would recommend it over the US release, called "Pure Pop for Now People". Cool cover with a montage of Nick as various different rockers as well.
1 of 2 found the following review helpful:
Nick Lowe is the greatest Aug 30, 2008
When I first heard So it Goes on the Bay Area's KSAN, I was hooked. I had my sister visiting London, get me the single and the LP. Nick Lowe rules.
Great clever fun Jul 04, 2008
I bought this to replace a cassette that I had made from the original vinyl LP and from vinyl 45s. Often collections of this type have a lot of filler that would best be left off. Not so here. If anything, I wish they had added one or two more B-sides from that period. This is great album packaged up to make a great collection. The result is a very enjoyable listen.
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