What makes Easy Pieces by Lloyd Cole and the Commotions notable?

'Easy Pieces' features the hit single 'Brand New Friend', which peaked at number 19 on the UK Singles Chart, showcasing the band's growing popularity. The album received positive critical reception for its lyrical depth and sophisticated pop sensibilities, solidifying Cole's reputation as a prominent songwriter of the era. Released on November 22, 1985, 'Easy Pieces' was Lloyd Cole and the Commotions' third studio album, following their successful debut 'Rattlesnakes'. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their sound and gaining recognition in the UK alternative rock scene, navigating the challenges of maintaining artistic integrity in a commercial landscape.

Who is Easy Pieces for?

Easy Pieces works well if you're into steady mid-tempo reflective moments, introspective lyrics with optimism and for casual listening.

How many songs are on Easy Pieces?

Easy Pieces has 13 tracks, running approximately 47 minutes.

Easy Pieces

Lloyd Cole and the Commotions · 1985

47 min · 13 tracks · rock music

A blend of introspective lyrics and jangly guitars that evoke both melancholy and optimism.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

steady mid-tempo reflective moments
introspective lyrics with optimism
for casual listening
subtle emotional depth throughout

Maybe skip if you want

seekers of high-energy tracks
prefer standalone singles only

Where this album fits

Career context: Released on November 22, 1985, 'Easy Pieces' was Lloyd Cole and the Commotions' third studio album, following their successful debut 'Rattlesnakes'. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their sound and gaining recognition in the UK alternative rock scene, navigating the challenges of maintaining artistic integrity in a commercial landscape.
Stylistic neighbors: ZZ Top· Christine McVie· The Beatles

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 Rich 4:22
2 Why I Love Country Music 3:00
3 Pretty Gone 3:32
4 Grace 4:05
5 Cut Me Down 4:29
6 Brand New Friend 4:50
7 Lost Weekend 3:15
8 James 3:52
9 Minor Character 3:44
10 Perfect Blue 4:34
11 Her Last Fling 2:44
12 Big World 2:20
13 Nevers End 2:32

What to play next

Listen next

Mainstream

1987

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Rattlesnakes

1984

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