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Thirty top-notch artists join forces on this two-disc set to pay tribute to the Jesus Of Cool. The tracks on this collection were recorded exclusively for this release and span Nick Lowe's entire prolific career. Songs touch on his Brinsley Schwarz years, his recordings with Rockpile, and his solo releases, up through and including his last release, The Convincer. The album includes a 16-page booklet with extensive liner notes by executive producer, Walter Clevenger, and an introduction by music critic and author, John Borack.
AUDIO CLIPS
LEFT SIDE
1. Eric Ambel - 12 Step Program (To Quit You Babe)
2. Ian Gomm - Cruel To Be Kind
3. Foster & Lloyd - Without Love
4. Dave Alvin - Failed Christian
5. Don Dixon - True Love Travels On A Gravel Road
6. Steve Allen - (I Love The Sound Of) Breaking Glass
7. Walter Clevenger & The Dairy Kings - There's A Cloud In My Heart
8. Michael Carpenter - (What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love and Understanding?
9. Terry Anderson & The Olympic Ass Kickin Team - You Got The Look I Like
10. Bryan Shaddix - Couldn't Love You (Anymore Than I Do)
11. Rick Shea & Christy McWilson - Never Been In Love
12. Tipsy Jack - Marie Provost
13. Chris Gaffney - Crying In My Sleep
14. Rex Holmes & We Monster - Homewrecker
15. Steve Wynn - Truth Drug
RIGHT SIDE
1. Ron Flynt & The Blue Hearts - I Knew The Bride (When She Used To Rock & Roll)
2. Jamie Hoover - American Squirm
3. Eugene Edwards - The Ugly Things
4. Greg Trooper - What's Shaking On The Hill
5. sparkle*jets uk - When I Write The Book
6. James Intveld - Lonesome Reverie
7. Tiffany Anastasia Lowe - Heart
8. Duane Jarvis - Cupid Must Be Angry
9. Robbie Rist - Love So Fine
10. Kim Shattuck - You Make Me
11. The Lowe Beats - Don't Want The Night To End
12. Monkey Bowl - Let's Eat
13. The Brilliant Mistakes - Everyone
14. The Glimmer Stars - Rollers Show
15. The 'lectric Chairs - Heart Of The City
4 out of 5 Stars! "Clevenger assembled 30 stalwarts from the underground pop/roots realm, constructing a consistently engaging collection. Drawing on the pathos, playfulness and elasticity in Lowe's underrated catalog, tracks range from bluegrass ditties to garage roars" - UNCUT
One of the best albums of 2005 - Rick Cornell, No Depression
"A set that stands on its own as one of the best records of the year while serving as a loving nod to the man we call "Basher" - Amplifier Magazine
4 out of 5 Stars! "While Lowe Profile: A Tribute to Nick Lowe isn't the first Nick Lowe tribute album, it certainly outclasses 2001's Labour of Love: The Music of Nick Lowe, largely thanks to its lineup of contributors. This isn't a bunch of slapped-together covers, but a heartfelt tribute to a musician whose talent and attitude has made a real impact among people who love music." - All Music Guide
"Ambitious in scope (30 songs split over two CDs), the tracks are sincere, well produced and representative of the breadth of the Basher's impressive career." - Harp Magazine
"Over the past year and a half, Clevenger has gathered tracks from some of the most critically acclaimed artists out there today. A very good [tribute album], befitting Nick Lowe, Clevenger and all of the talented artists involved. Get this right away and hopefully Lowe will feel the love and put out another great album of his own soon!" - Amps 11
"The result is a rockin' little record you'll want your jockey to play. On some tribute albums, the performers try to show how hip they are by rendering the songs unrecognizable. On others, they hone so close to the original versions that it sounds more like counterfeiting than a tribute. On Lowe Profile, most of the artists don't stray far from the near-perfection of Lowe's renditions, but they still infuse the tracks with their own personalities -[James] Intveld's soulful take on "Lonesome Reverie" being a standout example of that." - The OC Weekly
"Lowe Profile, a two-CD tribute, spotlights Lowe's songwriting chops from his days with the band Brinsley Schwartz to his most recent countrified recordings. The approaches range from the heartfelt to the smart-alecky. If you only know Lowe for "Cruel to Be Kind" or "(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love and Understanding," this set will raise Lowe's profile." - The Warren Reporter