Album: Jesus of Cool by Nick Lowe (1978)
Genre: Rock
Record Label: Yep Roc Records
Format: Album

Description: It’s no coincidence that the cover of Lowe’s 1978 debut solo album features him dressed up in different musical guises. The songwriter/producer treats <i>Jesus of Cool</i> like a sampler of styles and masters them all. His pub-rock roots show on “Shake and Pop”, a rollicking sneer at the music industry, while “I Love the Sound of Breaking Glass” rides an addictive disco groove that won’t quit. Whether being arch (“Marie Provost”) or sincere (“Tonight”), he’s at the top of his game.

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, 1970s, Album, Yep Roc Records

Additional Context: Available on Discogs marketplace


It’s no coincidence that the cover of Lowe’s 1978 debut solo album features him dressed up in different musical guises. The songwriter/producer treats <i>Jesus of Cool</i> like a sampler of styles and masters them all. His pub-rock roots show on “Shake and Pop”, a rollicking sneer at the music industry, while “I Love the Sound of Breaking Glass” rides an addictive disco groove that won’t quit. Whether being arch (“Marie Provost”) or sincere (“Tonight”), he’s at the top of his game.

Jesus of Cool

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