Love Story cover

Love Story

Lloyd Cole · 1995

44 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock · electronic

A reflective blend of alternative rock and pop, drenched in poignant lyrics and melodic hooks.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo reflective flow
  • bittersweet emotional resonance throughout
  • for afternoon introspection
  • melodic hooks for casual listening

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking high-energy excitement
  • prefer standalone tracks only

Where this album fits

Career context
By 1995, Lloyd Cole was transitioning from his earlier work with Lloyd Cole and the Commotions to a more solo-oriented path. 'Love Story' marked his third studio album and represented a significant shift toward introspective songwriting, following the less commercially successful 'Bad Vibes' from 1993. This album crystallized his maturation as an artist, embracing a more personal lyrical style.
Stylistic neighbors
The Go-Betweens· David Gray· Roxy Music

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Trigger Happy 3:01
  • 2 Sentimental Fool 3:24
  • 3 I Didn't Know That You Cared 4:11
  • 4 Love Ruins Everything 3:20
  • 5 Baby 3:57
  • 6 Be There 4:48
  • 7 Unhappy Song 3:41
  • 8 Like Lovers Do 3:59
  • 9 Happy for You 3:50
  • 10 Traffic 2:50
  • 11 Let's Get Lost 2:02
  • 12 For Crying Out Loud 4:59

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