Description
Description
2008 marks the 30th anniversary of Nick Lowe's seminal 1978 album Jesus of Cool. The album, released in the U.S. as Pure Pop for Now People, marks the beginning of one of the most storied and influential solo careers in pop music and marks the true emergence of a songwriting monolith. The album is a literal compendium of 25 years of pop music history. Here, the sweet melodies of pre-Beatles pop, the energy of the British Invasion, the excess of glam and elements of ska and new wave don't blend but stand side by side on the field of battle, each one willing to lay down his life for the other. Jesus is the crossroads where pop music and pop culture collide, self-aware for the first time, fusing into a white hot chunk of rock n' roll energy.Here, on this 30 th anniversary edition of the album, the original and U.S. versions of the album are combined to include all material ever available on either release. In addition, seven bonus cuts are included making this the definitive version of this undisputed pop masterpiece. This is a limited edition LP, there will only be one pressing of Jesus of Cool on vinyl. Be sure to reserve yours now!
Label:
Yep Roc Records – YR2620
Format:
2 × Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue
Country:
US
Released:
19 Feb 2008
Genre:
Rock
Style:
New Wave, Power Pop
Tracklist
A1 Music For Money
A2 I Love The Sound Of Breaking Glass
A3 Little Hitler
A4 Shake And Pop
A5 Tonight
B1 So It Goes
B2 No Reason
B3 36" High
B4 Marie Provost
B5 Nutted By Reality
B6 Heart Of The City (Live)
C1 Shake That Rat
C2 I Love My Label
C3 They Called It Rock
C4 Born A Woman
C5 Endless Sleep
D1 Halfway To Paradise
D2 Rollers Show
D3 Cruel To Be Kind (Original Version)
D4 Heart Of The City
D5 I Don't Want The Night To End
Notes
Here, on this 30th anniversary edition of the album, the original and U.S. versions of the album are combined to include all material ever available on either release. In addition, seven bonus cuts are included making this the definitive version of this undisputed pop masterpiece.
