The debut single from Lloyd Cole and the Commotions, 'Rattlesnakes' arrived in 1984, preceding their debut album by a matter of weeks. It set the template for their career: literary lyrics, jangly guitars, and a certain detached coolness.
- The single was produced by Joss Holland and was released on November 1, 1984.
- It preceded the release of their debut album, also titled Rattlesnakes, by three weeks.
- The single charted at number 58 on the UK Singles Chart.
Lloyd Cole and the Commotions were a Scottish ensemble known for their intelligent, literate jangle-pop. Rattlesnakes was their debut single, arriving as the indie scene was hardening its resolve.
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