Jesus of Cool

by Nick Lowe

Jesus of Cool cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 24 February 1978
  • Label: Radar
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Length: 1:02:51
  • Community rating: 3.97/5 from 7 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Nick Lowe's sensational solo debut is a masterclass in razor-sharp, remarkably sarcastic power pop and infectious pub-rock energy. Re-titled 'Pure Pop for Now People' in the US, 'Jesus of Cool' showcases his incredible gift for fiercely melodic hooks wrapped in delightfully playful, highly satirical lyrical observations about the music industry.

Genres

Descriptors: melodic, satirical, witty, parody, retro, guitars, accessible

Tracklist

  1. Music for Money (2:07)
  2. I Love the Sound of Breaking Glass (3:14)
  3. Little Hitler (3:00)
  4. Shake and Pop (3:23)
  5. Tonight (4:00)
  6. So It Goes (2:34)
  7. No Reason (3:34)
  8. 36 Inches High (2:59)
  9. Marie Provost (2:51)
  10. Nutted By Reality (2:51)
  11. Heart of the City (Live) (4:09)
  12. Shake That Rat (2:13)
  13. I Love My Label (3:01)
  14. They Called It Rock (3:13)
  15. Born a Woman (2:29)
  16. Endless Sleep (4:08)
  17. Halfway to Paradise (2:27)
  18. Rollers Show (3:33)
  19. Cruel to Be Kind (Original Version) (2:52)
  20. Heart of the City (2:07)
  21. I Don't Want the Night to End (1:57)

Credits

  • Nick Lowe - primary artist, producer, written-by
  • Andrew Bodnar - written-by
  • Steve Goulding - written-by
  • Dave Edmunds - written-by
  • Jim Ford - written-by

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