Album Review #15 - Nick Lowe "Labour of Lust" (1979)
Album Review #15 Artist: Nick Lowe Album: Labour of Lust Year of Release: 1979 Grade: 4 / 5 Band Members Nick Lowe – vocals, bass Dave Edmunds – guitar, backing vocals Billy Bremner - guitar, backing vocals Terry Williams – drums Huey Lewis – harmonica Bob Andrews – Oberheim Elvis Costello – backing vocals Bruce Thomas – bass Pete Thomas - drums Background Nick Lowe first started in the band Brinsley Schwarz (actually the name of a member of the band) before splitting up in 1975. Dave Edmunds produced one of their later albums which led to the formation of the band Rockpile. Due to contract issues with different record labels, Rockpile became a backing band for Lowe and for Edmunds. Lowe had a quite a successful career as a performer, writer, and producer. His tendency to lean towards the pop/rock sound complemented Edmunds’ rockabilly sound. This album ...