Lloyd Cole's solo journey 'In New York' is captured in new Box Set

Lloyd Cole's solo journey 'In New York' is captured in new Box Set

Nobody oozes more laid-back cool then Lloyd Cole and this new limited edition box set of his early solo years, shows off his true songwritering prowess.

Featuring all four solo albums Lloyd released after his time with The Commotions between 1988 and 1996 ['Lloyd Cole' ('90), 'Don't Get Weird On Me Babe' ('91), 'Bad Vibes' ('93) and 'Love Story' ('95)] plus 'Smile If You Want To', the 'unreleased' fifth album (including one previously unreleased track), and 'Demos '89-'94', 20 recordings from home and studio made public for this release.

We've uncovered these three hidden video gems and launched them especially to coincide with the new 'In New York' box set.

Lloyd Cole - Collected Recordings 1983-1989 boxset featuring B-sides & rarities

Lloyd Cole and the Commotions formed in 1982 when Lloyd was studying English and Philosophy at Glasgow University.   They signed to Polydor in '84 and their debut single 'Perfect Skin' lit up the nation's radios.  The dazzling debut album Rattlesnakes more than fulfilled their promise, littered as it was with hip literary references, cutting wit and sophisticated pop melodies.   Subsequent singles 'Forest 'Fire' and 'Rattlesnakes' and sell-out shows around the country announced in no uncertain terms that a cool, literate new band had arrived.  Second album Easy Pieces followed in Nov '85 and the singles, 'Brand New Friend' and 'Lost Weekend', were both big hits.  The bands third and final album Mainstream in '87 featured another of the band's signature hit songs 'Jennifer She Said'. A definitive career-spanning box set entitled Collected Recordings 1983-1989 will be released on 29th June '15.  The box set takes the listener from the band's earliest demos through the runaway success of their astonishing debut Rattlesnakes, their chart-topping follow-up Easy Pieces, their swansong Mainstream, and, with the inclusion of B-sides, demos and rarities, it provides the definitive guide to one of the most fascinating bands of the 80s.

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Lloyd Cole @ Lincoln Drill Hall on Wednesday Night!!!

Wednesday 2 April 8pm

@ Lincoln Drill Hall...

 

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Lloyd Cole is best known for his work as front man and songwriter for UK band The Commotions who were massive in the 1980s, producing such classics as ‘Perfect Skin’ and ‘Rattlesnakes’. During the 90s he relocated to New York City and produced a series of fine solo albums working with some of the best musicians of the time and in Summer 2013 Lloyd released a new album ‘Standards’. Tonight you’ll be able to hear music from his solo albums as well as his extensive back catalogue.
Tickets: £20 Adv (£22 OTD) From 01522 873894