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Quiet Please... The New Best of Nick Lowe

Nick Lowe · 2009

155 min · 49 tracks · new wave

A vibrant collection of witty, melodic rock infused with poignant lyrical narratives and a touch of new wave flair.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • witty narratives for thoughtful moments
  • dynamic collection for varied moods
  • short tracks for quick enjoyment
  • melodic tunes for sing-alongs
  • playful energy during gatherings

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking cohesive long-form pieces
  • prefer heavy, intense listening

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2009, this compilation showcases Nick Lowe's prolific songwriting career after the critical success of his 2007 album 'At My Age'. By this point, Lowe was recognized not only as a solo artist but also for his influential production work, particularly with Elvis Costello. This album serves as a celebration of his enduring impact on the power pop genre.
Stylistic neighbors
Elvis Costello· Graham Parker· Joe Jackson

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 (What’s So Funny ’bout) Peace, Love and Understanding? 3:34
  • 2 So It Goes 2:33
  • 3 Heart of the City 2:08
  • 4 Endless Sleep 4:09
  • 5 Marie Provost 2:48
  • 6 I Love the Sound of Breaking Glass 3:14
  • 7 Cracking Up 2:58
  • 8 American Squirm 2:31
  • 9 Cruel to Be Kind 3:29
  • 10 Without Love 2:29
  • 11 You Make Me 1:49
  • 12 When I Write the Book 3:17
  • 13 Play That Fast Thing (One More Time) 4:13
  • 14 Burning 2:03
  • 15 Heart 3:42
  • 16 Raining Raining 2:47
  • 17 Ragin’ Eyes 2:41
  • 18 Mess Around With Love 3:06
  • 19 Wish You Were Here 3:15
  • 20 L.A.F.S. 3:32
  • 21 Half a Boy and Half a Man 2:55
  • 22 The Gee and the Rick and the Three Card Trick 4:21
  • 23 The Rose of England 3:26
  • 24 I Knew the Bride (When She Used to Rock ’n’ Roll) 4:26
  • 25 Wishing Well 3:00

Disc 2

  • 1 Lovers Jamboree 3:37
  • 2 Shting-Shtang 3:22
  • 3 All Men Are Liars 3:24
  • 4 What’s Shakin’ on the Hill 4:01
  • 5 Don’t Think About Her When You’re Trying to Drive (demo) 3:00
  • 6 Fool Who Knows 3:47
  • 7 Soulful Wind 3:02
  • 8 The Beast in Me 2:30
  • 9 I Live on a Battlefield 3:25
  • 10 Shelly My Love 3:15
  • 11 You Inspire Me 3:10
  • 12 Lonesome Reverie 2:53
  • 13 Faithless Lover 2:47
  • 14 What Lack of Love Has Done 2:49
  • 15 Man That I’ve Become 2:54
  • 16 Lately I’ve Let Things Slide 3:06
  • 17 Homewrecker 3:09
  • 18 Has She Got a Friend? 2:39
  • 19 Let’s Stay in and Make Love 3:50
  • 20 Indian Queens 3:45
  • 21 I Trained Her to Love Me 3:00
  • 22 People Change 2:54
  • 23 Long Limbed Girl 2:54
  • 24 Hope for Us All 3:41

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