A (relatively) in-depth analysis of English singer, songwriter and musician Lloyd Cole. Cole was the lead vocalist of Lloyd Cole and the Commotions from 1984 to 1989 and has since worked as a solo artist. Cole was born in the spa town of Buxton, Derbyshire and studied Philosophy and English at the University of Glasgow. Having always nurtured a passion for American literature and Americana, Cole now lives in Easthampton, Massachusetts with his American wife, Elizabeth Lewis.

The song 'Rattlesnakes' was covered by Tori Amos in 2001 and Sandie Shaw released a version of '(Are You) Ready to Be Heartbroken?' in 1986.

'Downtown' (from the 1990 album Lloyd Cole) was featured in the film Bad Influence and 'Pay for It' (from the 1991 album Don't Get Weird on Me Babe) was featured in the film When the Party's Over.

In this episode I am in conversation with Dr. Andrew Webber.

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Mathew Woodall