{"product_id":"standards-3","title":"Standards","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLloyd Cole\u003c\/strong\u003e has arguably created his best work since his groundbreaking debut with the band the Commotions, 1984's \u003cem\u003eRattlesnakes\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOver the last 10 years, Lloyd has taken a quieter path, as seen on his previous album, 2010's folk-country-styled \u003cem\u003eBroken Record\u003c\/em\u003e. However, his new album \u003cem\u003eStandards\u003c\/em\u003e presents a different side of Lloyd.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhile \u003cem\u003eBroken Record\u003c\/em\u003e showcased the acoustic, wooden Lloyd, \u003cem\u003eStandards\u003c\/em\u003e is gleamingly, brazenly electric. Lloyd has always drawn inspiration from the New York rock scene, from Dylan in '65 to Television in '77, and even Lou Reed's high-tension '80s classics like The Blue Mask and New York.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn \u003cem\u003eStandards\u003c\/em\u003e, Lloyd is joined by drummer Fred Maher and bassist Matthew Sweet, who previously played together on Lloyd's debut solo album, 1990's Lloyd Cole, and its follow-up, '91's Don't Get Weird On Me Babe. With Joan (As Police Woman) Wasser on piano\/backing vocals, Lloyd not only showcases his vocals but also plays synths alongside some of the crispest, stormiest, and most stinging electric guitar work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe album is a tight ship with a tight sound, adjusting its intensity according to the mood of each song. \u003cem\u003eStandards\u003c\/em\u003e truly highlights Lloyd Cole's musical evolution and creativity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tapete","offers":[{"title":"Black LP","offer_id":50525760422219,"sku":"362555","price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"CD","offer_id":50525757735243,"sku":"362361","price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/Standards_f6e5f799_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1728036509","url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/products\/standards-3","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}