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Title:
Lloyd Cole
Description:
Lloyd Cole, also known as The X Album, is the debut solo album by English singer, songwriter and musician Lloyd Cole released on 21 February 1990 by Polydor and Capitol. Previously Cole was best known for his work with the Commotions but this album marked a departure from their signature sound and an opportunity for him to collaborate with other musicians and explore new ideas.
For the recording of the album, Cole wanted a nucleus of musicians to play with. He was first in contact with Fred Maher who would co-produce the album and also serve as the drummer. For the lead guitar, Cole already had had Robert Quine in mind long before a meeting was arranged by mutual acquaintance Maher. Blair Cowan, formerly of the Commotions, was re-united with Cole and would receive song writing credits for some of his contributions to the album. Matthew Sweet, then an obscure solo artist, was recruited under recommendation from Maher to play bass guitar.
All of the album was recorded and mixed at Right Track Studios in Manhattan with the exception of ”No Blue Skies” which was recorded at Skyline Studios in NYC and mixed at Maison Rouge in London.
This period in Cole’s life would later be the subject of the self-referential song ”I Tried to Rock” released on The Negatives released in 2000. A self-deprecating song in which the singer makes light of the dramatic change in music, and his own lifestyle, after his move to New York.
For the recording of the album, Cole wanted a nucleus of musicians to play with. He was first in contact with Fred Maher who would co-produce the album and also serve as the drummer. For the lead guitar, Cole already had had Robert Quine in mind long before a meeting was arranged by mutual acquaintance Maher. Blair Cowan, formerly of the Commotions, was re-united with Cole and would receive song writing credits for some of his contributions to the album. Matthew Sweet, then an obscure solo artist, was recruited under recommendation from Maher to play bass guitar.
All of the album was recorded and mixed at Right Track Studios in Manhattan with the exception of ”No Blue Skies” which was recorded at Skyline Studios in NYC and mixed at Maison Rouge in London.
This period in Cole’s life would later be the subject of the self-referential song ”I Tried to Rock” released on The Negatives released in 2000. A self-deprecating song in which the singer makes light of the dramatic change in music, and his own lifestyle, after his move to New York.
Band or Artist:
Lloyd Cole
Release Year:
1990
Length:
52
Barcode:
042284190725
Country:
United States
Format:
CD
Speed:
33 1/3 rpm
Genre:
Alternative
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Subgenre:
1990’s
Producer:
Fred Maher
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AllMusic Rating:
5
Record Label:
Polydor
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Number of Tracks:
14
Album Type:
Album
Number of Discs:
1
Date Added:
2018-06-28 16:24:01
Packaging:
Vinyl Sleeve
Automatic Estimated Value:
~$4.63
Automatic Estimated Date:
2026-01-09
Date Added:
2018-06-28 16:24:01
