Lloyd Cole - A Box Of Lloyd Cole Part 1 - Lloyd Cole & The Commotions - Collected Recordings 1983-1989 [2015] + Lloyd Cole - In New York, Collected Recordings 1988-1996 [2017] + The Collection, 40 Heartfelt Songs [2001] (13 x CDs)

LLOYD COLE    PART 1

Lloyd Cole - A Box Of Lloyd Cole Part 1 - Lloyd Cole & The Commotions - Collected Recordings 1983-1989 [2015] + Lloyd Cole - In New York, Collected Recordings 1988-1996 [2017] + The Collection, 40 Heartfelt Songs [2001] (13 x CDs)

Lloyd Cole, a distinguished figure in the music world, hailing from Buxton, Derbyshire, England, Lloyd Cole, born on January 31, 1961, from England and has left an indelible mark on the industry with his eclectic fusion of rock, pop, and indie pop. His musical journey, spanning over three decades, is marked by his tenure as the frontman of Lloyd Cole and the Commotions and his subsequent solo career.

Lloyd Cole’s transition from a band member to a solo artist was a journey of self-discovery and artistic growth. After the Commotions disbanded in 1989, Cole moved to New York City, marking the start of his solo career. Despite initial uncertainties, Cole embraced the challenge, signing with major record labels and establishing his own publishing entities. His solo career was characterized by a deep exploration of his musical identity, resulting in a distinct body of work. In 2009, Cole returned to the band format, demonstrating his versatility as an artist. Throughout these transitions, Cole remained committed to his craft, continuously evolving his sound while maintaining his unique voice. His journey is an enduring fascination to his adaptability, passion for music, and his ability to navigate the complexities of the music industry. His enduring body of work continues to resonate with audiences worldwide.

Prior to his solo career, Cole was the lead singer of Lloyd Cole and the Commotions from 1984 to 1989. The band’s oeuvre is captured in the box set “Collected Recordings 1983-1989” [2015]. This compilation highlights the band’s distinctive blend of jangle pop and indie rock, which struck a chord with both audiences and critics. The band released three studio albums during this period, each one a testament to Cole’s songwriting prowess and the band’s musical harmony. The box set also includes a disc of b-sides, showcasing the band’s creative versatility.

The box set “In New York, Collected Recordings 1988-1996” [2017] is a reflection of Cole’s artistic metamorphosis. Following the dissolution of the Commotions in 1989, Cole embarked on a new journey, moving to New York City and launching his solo career. This anthology encapsulates his experiences and musical evolution during this transformative period. It comprises four studio albums and a fifth ‘unreleased’ album in its original format, supplemented by a collection of demos. The anthology is enriched by 21 previously unreleased tracks, offering a comprehensive insight into Cole’s creative process and his exploration of diverse musical genres.

“The Collection, 40 Heartfelt Songs” [2001] is a compilation that traverses Cole’s career, encapsulating his work as a solo artist and with the Commotions. This anthology offers a comprehensive overview of Cole’s oeuvre, underscoring his ability to craft poignant songs that resonate with listeners. Regrettably, detailed reviews or insights about this collection are not readily available.

Throughout his illustrious career, Cole has demonstrated an exceptional ability to evolve and adapt, venturing into new musical styles while remaining true to his distinctive voice. His collections are a testament to his talent and versatility, offering listeners a comprehensive glimpse into his musical odyssey. Whether with the Commotions or as a solo artist, Cole’s music continues to enchant audiences, cementing his status as a truly influential figure in the music industry. His collections transcend the realm of mere song compilations; they are musical narratives that chronicle his artistic evolution, making them an essential listen for any music aficionado. His journey, marked by constant evolution and a commitment to his craft, serves as an inspiration for aspiring musicians and a delight for music lovers. His contributions to the music industry are immeasurable, and his legacy will undoubtedly continue to influence future generations of musicians. (B)

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Track lists

Lloyd Cole & The Commotions - Collected Recordings 1983-1989 [2015] 

CD01

01 Lloyd Cole And The Commotions - Perfect Skin 3:11

02 Lloyd Cole And The Commotions - Speedboat 4:37

03 Lloyd Cole And The Commotions - Rattlesnakes 3:28

04 Lloyd Cole And The Commotions - Down On Mission Street 3:45

05 Lloyd Cole And The Commotions - Forest Fire 4:37

06 Lloyd Cole And The Commotions - Charlotte Street 3:52

07 Lloyd Cole And The Commotions - 2cv 2:52

08 Lloyd Cole And The Commotions - Four Flights Up 2:40

09 Lloyd Cole And The Commotions - Patience 3:33

10 Lloyd Cole And The Commotions - Are You Ready To Be Heartbroken? 3:09

CD02

01 Lloyd Cole And The Commotions - Rich 4:24

02 Lloyd Cole And The Commotions - Why I Love Country Music 3:00

03 Lloyd Cole And The Commotions - Pretty Gone 3:32

04 Lloyd Cole And The Commotions - Grace 4:05

05 Lloyd Cole And The Commotions - Cut Me Down 4:31

06 Lloyd Cole And The Commotions - Brand New Friend 4:52

07 Lloyd Cole And The Commotions - Lost Weekend 3:15

08 Lloyd Cole And The Commotions - James 3:53

09 Lloyd Cole And The Commotions - Minor Character 3:44

10 Lloyd Cole And The Commotions - Perfect Blue 4:36

CD03

01 Lloyd Cole And The Commotions - My Bag 3:56

02 Lloyd Cole And The Commotions - From The Hip 3:58

03 Lloyd Cole And The Commotions - 29 5:28

04 Lloyd Cole And The Commotions - Mainstream 3:14

05 Lloyd Cole And The Commotions - Jennifer She Said 3:04

06 Lloyd Cole And The Commotions - Mr. Malcontent 4:49

07 Lloyd Cole And The Commotions - Sean Penn Blues 3:28

08 Lloyd Cole And The Commotions - Big Snake 5:16

09 Lloyd Cole And The Commotions - Hey Rusty 4:30

10 Lloyd Cole And The Commotions - These Days 2:29

CD04

01 Lloyd Cole And The Commotions - The Sea And The Sand 3:04

02 Lloyd Cole And The Commotions - You Will Never Be No Good 2:42

03 Lloyd Cole And The Commotions - Andy's Babies 2:53

04 Lloyd Cole And The Commotions - Glory 2:42

05 Lloyd Cole And The Commotions - Sweetness 2:52

06 Lloyd Cole And The Commotions - Perfect Blue 4:16

07 Lloyd Cole And The Commotions - Jesus Said 3:12

08 Lloyd Cole And The Commotions - Brand New Friend 5:07

09 Lloyd Cole And The Commotions - From Grace 3:54

10 Lloyd Cole And The Commotions - Her Last Fling 2:44

11 Lloyd Cole And The Commotions - Big World 2:20

12 Lloyd Cole And The Commotions - Nevers End 2:35

13 Lloyd Cole And The Commotions - Mystery Train 2:47

14 Lloyd Cole And The Commotions - I Don't Believe You 3:00

15 Lloyd Cole And The Commotions - Love Your Wife 4:01

16 Lloyd Cole And The Commotions - Lonely Mile 3:55

17 Lloyd Cole And The Commotions - Please 3:48

18 Lloyd Cole And The Commotions - My Bag (Dancing Mix) 6:26

CD05

01 Lloyd Cole And The Commotions - Down At The Mission 4:14

02 Lloyd Cole And The Commotions - Are You Ready To Be Heartbroken? 2:10

03 Lloyd Cole And The Commotions - Patience 3:39

04 Lloyd Cole And The Commotions - Eat My Words 4:02

05 Lloyd Cole And The Commotions - Forest Fire 4:37

06 Lloyd Cole And The Commotions - Perfect Skin 3:21

07 Lloyd Cole And The Commotions - Poons 3:41

08 Lloyd Cole And The Commotions - Old Hats 4:10

09 Lloyd Cole And The Commotions - You Win 4:20

10 Lloyd Cole And The Commotions - Old Wants Never Gets 5:10

11 Lloyd Cole And The Commotions - Another Dry Day 3:17

12 Lloyd Cole And The Commotions - 29 5:15

13 Lloyd Cole And The Commotions - Jennifer She Said 3:22

14 Lloyd Cole And The Commotions - Hey Rusty 4:53

15 Lloyd Cole And The Commotions - Everyone's Complaining 3:22

16 Lloyd Cole And The Commotions - Mister Malcontent 4:19

17 Lloyd Cole And The Commotions - Jennifer She Said 3:22

18 Lloyd Cole And The Commotions - Hey Rusty 5:23

Lloyd Cole - In New York, Collected Recordings 1988-1996 [2017]

CD01

01 Lloyd Cole - Don't Look Back 3:44

02 Lloyd Cole - What Do You Know About Love? 4:09

03 Lloyd Cole - No Blue Skies 4:10

04 Lloyd Cole - Loveless 4:10

05 Lloyd Cole - Sweetheart 4:31

06 Lloyd Cole - To The Church 2:26

07 Lloyd Cole - Downtown 5:20

08 Lloyd Cole - A Long Way Down 5:22

09 Lloyd Cole - Ice Cream Girl 3:06

10 Lloyd Cole - Undressed 3:05

11 Lloyd Cole - I Hate To See You Baby Doing That Stuff 4:01

12 Lloyd Cole - Waterline 2:59

13 Lloyd Cole - Mercy Killing 5:17

CD02

01 Lloyd Cole - Butterfly 3:03

02 Lloyd Cole - There For Her 4:04

03 Lloyd Cole - Margo's Waltz 4:02

04 Lloyd Cole - Half Of Everything 7:03

05 Lloyd Cole - Man Enough 4:03

06 Lloyd Cole - What He Doesn't Know 4:04

07 Lloyd Cole - Tell Your Sister 3:30

08 Lloyd Cole - Weeping Wine 2:38

09 Lloyd Cole - To The Lions 2:40

10 Lloyd Cole - Pay For It 6:20

11 Lloyd Cole - The One You Never Had 2:30

12 Lloyd Cole - She's A Girl And I'm A Man 4:17

CD03

01 Lloyd Cole - Morning Is Broken 5:19

02 Lloyd Cole - So You'd Like To Save The World 3:30

03 Lloyd Cole - Holier Than Thou 3:53

04 Lloyd Cole - Love You So What 3:26

05 Lloyd Cole - Wild Mushrooms 2:09

06 Lloyd Cole - My Way To You 4:18

07 Lloyd Cole - Too Much Of A Good Thing 5:05

08 Lloyd Cole - Fall Together 4:51

09 Lloyd Cole - Mister Wrong 3:24

10 Lloyd Cole - Seen The Future 3:20

11 Lloyd Cole - Can't Get Arrested 8:27

CD04

01 Lloyd Cole - Trigger Happy 2:59

02 Lloyd Cole - Sentimental Fool 3:24

03 Lloyd Cole - I Didn't Know That You Cared 4:12

04 Lloyd Cole - Love Ruins Everything 3:19

05 Lloyd Cole - Baby 3:56

06 Lloyd Cole - Be There 4:45

07 Lloyd Cole - Unhappy Song (The June Bride) 3:39

08 Lloyd Cole - Like Lovers Do 3:58

09 Lloyd Cole - Happy For You 3:50

10 Lloyd Cole - Traffic 2:50

11 Lloyd Cole - Let's Get Lost 2:03

12 Lloyd Cole - For Crying Out Loud 5:03

CD05

01 Lloyd Cole - Old Enough To Know Better 2:55

02 Lloyd Cole - Memphis 2:22

03 Lloyd Cole - Love Like This Can’t Last 2:20

04 Lloyd Cole - No More Love Songs 3:20

05 Lloyd Cole - Man On The Verge 3:24

06 Lloyd Cole - Santa Cruz 1:00

07 Lloyd Cole - Alright People 3:58

08 Lloyd Cole - You’re A Big Girl Now 4:37

09 Lloyd Cole - Another Lover 4:08

10 Lloyd Cole - 39 Down 2:29

11 Lloyd Cole - Went To Woodstock 2:26

12 Lloyd Cole - I’m Gone 3:25

13 Lloyd Cole - Fool You Are (Demo) 3:24

14 Lloyd Cole - Weakness 3:16

CD06

01 Lloyd Cole - A Long Way Down (Demo) 5:44

02 Lloyd Cole - Sweetheart (Demo) 4:14

03 Lloyd Cole - Ice Cream Girl (Demo) 2:30

04 Lloyd Cole - Wild Orphan (Demo) 4:14

05 Lloyd Cole - Loveless (Demo) 3:55

06 Lloyd Cole - What Do You Know About Love? (Demo) 4:19

07 Lloyd Cole - Know You Too Well (Demo) 4:02

08 Lloyd Cole - The Witching Hour (Demo) 3:30

09 Lloyd Cole - The English Weather (Demo) 3:55

10 Lloyd Cole - I Confess (Demo) 4:50

11 Lloyd Cole - To The Lions (Demo) 2:53

12 Lloyd Cole - The Ship Song (Demo) 4:40

13 Lloyd Cole - Pay For It (Demo) 5:05

14 Lloyd Cole - Weeping Wine (Demo) 2:43

15 Lloyd Cole - The One You Never Had (Demo) 2:38

16 Lloyd Cole - Weird On Me (Demo) 3:27

17 Lloyd Cole - Casanova Smith (Demo) 4:27

18 Lloyd Cole - Cold Empty Room (Demo) 4:10

19 Lloyd Cole - Everyday (Demo) 2:47

20 Lloyd Cole - She Loves You (Demo) 4:04

The Collection, 40 Heartfelt Songs [2001]

CD01

01 Lloyd Cole & The Commotions - Perfect Skin 3:13

02 Lloyd Cole & The Commotions - Rattlesnakes 3:26

03 Lloyd Cole & The Commotions - Are You Ready To Be Heartbroken? 3:05

04 Lloyd Cole & The Commotions - Forest Fire 4:35

05 Lloyd Cole & The Commotions - Charlotte Street 3:53

06 Lloyd Cole & The Commotions - Four Flights Up 2:34

07 Lloyd Cole & The Commotions - Patience 3:41

08 Lloyd Cole & The Commotions - Down On Mission Street 3:46

09 Lloyd Cole & The Commotions - Brand New Friend 4:51

10 Lloyd Cole & The Commotions - Lost Weekend 3:14

11 Lloyd Cole & The Commotions - Perfect Blue 4:35

12 Lloyd Cole & The Commotions - Cut Me Down 4:29

13 Lloyd Cole & The Commotions - Rich 4:24

14 Lloyd Cole & The Commotions - Why I Love Country Music 2:59

15 Lloyd Cole & The Commotions - Her Last Fling 2:46

16 Lloyd Cole & The Commotions - Pretty Gone 3:33

17 Lloyd Cole & The Commotions - Grace 4:06

18 Lloyd Cole & The Commotions - My Bag 3:53

19 Lloyd Cole & The Commotions - Jennifer She Said 3:03

20 Lloyd Cole & The Commotions - Mr. Malcontent 4:51

21 Lloyd Cole & The Commotions - From The Hip 3:59

CD02

01 Lloyd Cole - No Blue Skies 4:10

02 Lloyd Cole - Don't Look Back 3:43

03 Lloyd Cole - Downtown 5:17

04 Lloyd Cole - Undressed 3:05

05 Lloyd Cole - She's A Girl And I'm A Man 4:15

06 Lloyd Cole - Weeping Wine 2:40

07 Lloyd Cole - Butterfly 3:03

08 Lloyd Cole - Margo's Waltz 4:04

09 Lloyd Cole - Half Of Everything 7:05

10 Lloyd Cole - There For Her 4:05

11 Lloyd Cole - Man Enough 4:03

12 Lloyd Cole - What He Doesn't Know 4:06

13 Lloyd Cole - So You'd Like To Save The World 3:30

14 Lloyd Cole - Like Lovers Do 3:58

15 Lloyd Cole - What's Wrong With This Picture? 5:32

16 Lloyd Cole - No More Love Songs 3:19

17 Lloyd Cole - Past Imperfect 4:40

18 Lloyd Cole - Impossible Girl 3:59

19 Lloyd Cole - That Boy 4:43

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