Lloyd Cole and the Commotions
Lloyd Cole and the Commotions blended literate, witty songwriting with jangly guitar pop, becoming one of the most acclaimed indie bands of the mid-80s.
Origin: Glasgow, Scotland · Years active: 1982–1989
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Biography
Lloyd Cole and the Commotions blended literate, witty songwriting with jangly guitar pop, becoming one of the most acclaimed indie bands of the mid-80s.
Key 1980s albums
- Rattlesnakes (1984) — Search Amazon · Find copies on eBay — 80s albums
- Easy Pieces (1985) — Search Amazon · Find copies on eBay — 80s albums
- Mainstream (1987) — Search Amazon · Find copies on eBay — 80s albums
Essential songs
- Perfect Skin (1984) — 80s songs
- Rattlesnakes (1984) — 80s songs
- Brand New Friend (1985) — 80s songs
- Lost Weekend (1985) — 80s songs
- Jennifer She Said (1987) — 80s songs
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Lloyd Cole and the Commotions — quick answers
- Who are Lloyd Cole and the Commotions?
- Lloyd Cole and the Commotions — Glasgow, Scotland, active 1982–1989. Lloyd Cole and the Commotions blended literate, witty songwriting with jangly guitar pop, becoming one of the most acclaimed indie bands of the mid-80s.
- What did Lloyd Cole and the Commotions release in the 1980s?
- RADIO 1980 lists 3 albums and 5 essential songs for Lloyd Cole and the Commotions, covering 1984–1987.
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