June 9, 2003
Cole’s fifth solo album is an unashamedly laid back affair and it’s a pleasant surprise after several patchy albums.
He’s struggled with a dual personality in recent years. On one hand …
June 11, 2003
In his time, Cole has experimented with everything from knowlingly frivolous pop to Noo Yoik rock-out and even found time to dabble with a symphony orchestra, all usually with great …
October 15, 2003
COLE’s releases are frequently dogged by a stiltedness that suggests he’s not entirely at home around pop music. On his third solo album, guitars chiming and scratching in the background, …
December 13, 2003
Lloyd Cole’s seventh official solo album, Music in a Foreign Language, is his most intimate and low-key yet. He retains Dave Derby from the Negatives and calls in former Commotion …
January 1, 2004
Lloyd Cole first came to prominence as the frontman and main creative force behind Lloyd Cole and The Commotions , who were the darlings of the UK college circuit for …
April 4, 2004
If the words “she’s got perfect skin” bang a jangly melody from years past into your brain, welcome to the club. If it doesn’t, it really should. The debut single …
April 15, 2004
Lloyd Cole
Music in a Foreign Language (One Little Indian)
April 18, 2004
nglish singer-songwriter Lloyd Cole is a cult artist in the United States, even though his 1984 debut, ”Rattlesnakes,” with his band the Commotions, showed breakout potential. Maybe he’s too smart, …
April 20, 2004
Twenty years after “Rattlesnakes” slithered onto college radio and caused a commotion with the overcoat set, Lloyd Cole unveils a hushed, soothing album on par with his last great release, …
April 29, 2004
Cole’s fifth solo album is an unashamedly laid back affair and it’s a pleasant surprise after several patchy albums.
He’s struggled with a dual personality in recent years. On one hand …