Nick Lowe: Rose Of England (Vinyl LP)
Yep Roc Records
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The Rose of England continues with a slightly more contemporary feel. John Hiatt's She Don't Love Nobody is a sturdy pop single, while I Knew the Bride (When She Used to Rock and Roll)-a song Lowe wrote in the '70s and was popularized by fellow Rockpile member Dave Edmunds-is given a modern kick in the pants, produced by Huey Lewis and featuring Huey's band the News. Granted, from a production standpoint it basically sounds like a Huey Lewis and the News song, but the quality of the songwriting is miles past The Heart of Rock and Roll. The Rose of England isn't necessarily a record company's bid for Lowe to top the pop charts, though. Seven Nights to Rock is a lively, caffeinated rockabilly cover that feels like a timeless whirl through a more carefree time, and there isn't a synthesizer or over processed drum sound in sight. Darlin' Eyes 2:43, She Don't Love Nobody 3:20, 7 Nights to Rock 2:44, Long Walk Back 3:53, The Rose of England 3:24, Lucky Dog 3:06, I Knew the Bride (When She Used to Rock 'N' Roll) 4:25, Indoor Fireworks 3:31, (Hope to God) I'm Right 2:42, I Can Be the One You Love 4:00, Everyone 3:03, Bo Bo Skediddle 3:02
The Rose of England continues with a slightly more contemporary feel. John Hiatt's She Don't Love Nobody is a sturdy pop single, while I Knew the Bride (When She Used to Rock and Roll)-a song Lowe wrote in the '70s and was popularized by fellow Rockpile member Dave Edmunds-is given a modern kick in the pants, produced by Huey Lewis and featuring Huey's band the News. Granted, from a production standpoint it basically sounds like a Huey Lewis and the News song, but the quality of the songwriting is miles past The Heart of Rock and Roll. The Rose of England isn't necessarily a record company's bid for Lowe to top the pop charts, though. Seven Nights to Rock is a lively, caffeinated rockabilly cover that feels like a timeless whirl through a more carefree time, and there isn't a synthesizer or over processed drum sound in sight. Darlin' Eyes 2:43, She Don't Love Nobody 3:20, 7 Nights to Rock 2:44, Long Walk Back 3:53, The Rose of England 3:24, Lucky Dog 3:06, I Knew the Bride (When She Used to Rock 'N' Roll) 4:25, Indoor Fireworks 3:31, (Hope to God) I'm Right 2:42, I Can Be the One You Love 4:00, Everyone 3:03, Bo Bo Skediddle 3:02