Album: The Convincer by Nick Lowe (2001)
Genre: Rock
Record Label: Yep Roc Records
Format: Album

Description: Here Lowe expands on the torchy twang of ’90s albums The Impossible Bird and Dig My Mood, working with a dozen shades of blue. “You look like butter wouldn’t melt in your mouth, but I know it will,” he croons in “Homewrecker”, set to a slow simmer with cruising organ and ’60s soul guitar. Even when quickening the pulse with country shuffle “Has She Got a Friend?” and the Spector-meets-Bacharach pop drama of “Cupid Must Be Angry”, Lowe sings only for the lonely.

Artist Background: Nick Lowe (born Nicholas Drain Lowe, 24 March 1949, Walton-on-Thames, England) is a well-respected British singer-songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist. A pivotal figure in U.K. pub rock, punk rock, power pop, and new wave throughout the 70s and later, Lowe was a key member of bands such as Brinsley Schwarz and Rockpile (with Dave Edmunds). Perhaps best known for his songs "(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love, And Understanding" and "Cruel to Be Kind", he has also famously done prod... Emerged in the classic era. Associated with Rock movement.

Related Artists: Graham Parker, Rockpile, Dave Edmunds, Brinsley Schwarz

Music Scene: Emerged in the classic era. Associated with Rock movement.

Tags: Rock, 2000s, Album, Yep Roc Records

Additional Context: Rating score: 9. Based on 2 votes. Available on Discogs marketplace

Here Lowe expands on the torchy twang of ’90s albums The Impossible Bird and Dig My Mood, working with a dozen shades of blue. “You look like butter wouldn’t melt in your mouth, but I know it will,” he croons in “Homewrecker”, set to a slow simmer with cruising organ and ’60s soul guitar. Even when quickening the pulse with country shuffle “Has She Got a Friend?” and the Spector-meets-Bacharach pop drama of “Cupid Must Be Angry”, Lowe sings only for the lonely.

The Convincer

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