The Abominable Showman

by Nick Lowe

The Abominable Showman cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: June 1983
  • Label: F-Beat
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Community rating: 2.87/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

The veteran pub-rock songwriter continues to refine his incredibly sharp, hook-laden power pop on his fourth solo outing. 'The Abominable Showman' features the slick, upbeat rock-and-roll pastiches that made him a critical darling of the new wave era, backed largely by the 'Noise to Go' ensemble. Despite yielding the minor hit 'Raging Eyes', it marked the beginning of his transition away from major commercial charts.

Genres

Tracklist

  1. We Want Action
  2. Ragin Eyes
  3. Cool Reaction
  4. Time Wounds All Heels
  5. Man Of A Fool
  6. Tanque-Rae
  7. Wish You Were Here
  8. Chicken And Feathers
  9. Paid The Price
  10. Mess Around With Love
  11. Saint Beneath The Paint
  12. How Do You Talk To An Angel

Credits

  • Robert Kirby - arranged by [strings]
  • James Eller - bass, electric bass guitar
  • Bobby Irwin - drums, vocals, drums (drum set), vocal
  • Martin Belmont - guitar
  • Paul Carrack - keyboards, vocals, keyboard, vocal
  • Carlene Carter - harmony vocals [harmonies and harmonics]
  • Simon Climie - harmony vocals [harmonies and harmonics]
  • Peter Marsh - backing vocals

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