Labour of Lust

by Nick Lowe

Labour of Lust cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 9 June 1979
  • Label: Radar
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Length: 39:08
  • Community rating: 3.69/5 from 7 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Anchored by his massive international hit 'Cruel to Be Kind', Nick Lowe's sophomore solo album is a flawless, incredibly tight masterclass in British pub rock and power pop. Backed by members of Rockpile, 'Labour of Lust' is a wonderfully playful, highly melodic, and deeply sarcastic slice of new wave perfection.

Genres

Descriptors: melodic, rhythmic, punchy, witty, polished

Tracklist

  1. Cruel to Be Kind (3:30)
  2. Cracking Up (2:59)
  3. Big Kick, Plain Scrap (2:26)
  4. American Squirm (2:30)
  5. Born Fighter (3:08)
  6. You Make Me (1:53)
  7. Skin Deep (3:15)
  8. Switchboard Susan (3:49)
  9. Endless Grey Ribbon (3:16)
  10. Without Love (2:29)
  11. Dose of You (3:21)
  12. Love So Fine (3:55)
  13. Basing Street (Bonus Track) (2:32)

Credits

  • Nick Lowe - primary artist, bass guitar, vocals, producer, composed by
  • Sebastian Bach - coordinator [production co-ordination]
  • Terry Williams - drums
  • Eddy Gorecki - plated by
  • Roger Bechirian - recorded by [taped by]
  • Billy Bremner - rhythm guitar, soloist [guitar], guitar, backing vocals
  • Dave Edmunds - rhythm guitar, soloist [guitar], guitar, backing vocals
  • Ian Gomm - composed by
  • Huey Lewis - harmonica
  • Mickey Jupp - composed by
  • Bob Andrews - synthesizer [oberheim]
  • Rockpile - composed by

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