805520240239

Mainstream

Lloyd Cole And The Commotions

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Format: LP

Cat No: UMCLP023

Release Date:  26 May 2023

Label:  Proper Records

Packaging Type:  Slip Sleeve (CD or Vinyl)

No of Units:  1

Barcode:  805520240239

Genres:  Pop  Pop-Rock  

  • Description

    Lloyd Cole & The Commotions – Cole, Blair Cowan, Lawrence Donegan, Neil Clark and Stephen Irvine – were formed in Glasgow in 1982, where Buxton-born singer-songwriter Cole was studying Philosophy and English at the University of Glasgow -Their sound swam against the tide of shiny 80s synthesisers, offering intense, melodic, guitar-based pop, topped with droll words packed with literary references.

    By the time of Mainstream in October 1987, the group had taken a break and had spent time trying to find the right producer for their new material. Working with Ian Stanley, then fresh from the success of Tears For Fears' Songs From The Big Chair, the album allegedly cost ten times the budget of Rattlesnakes. Despite its 80s opulence – for example, guest appearances from Jon Hassell on trumpet, Tracey Thorn on vocals – it sounds untouched by the decade's excess. Its singles, My Bag, Jennifer She Said and From The Hip were all well received.

    This re-issue faithfully replicates the original 1987 Polydor Records UK release with printed inner sleeve and is pressed onto high quality 180g vinyl using the artist-approved 2020 remaster.

    PRESS

    Full page MOJO review / Record Collector / Uncut

  • Tracklisting

      Disc 1

      Side 1

      • 1. My Bag
      • 2. From The Hip
      • 3. 29
      • 4. Mainstream
      • 5. Jennifer She Said

      Side 2

      • 1. Mister Malcontent
      • 2. Sean Penn Blues
      • 3. Big Snake
      • 4. Hey Rusty
      • 5. These Days

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