album · June 9, 1979

Labour of Lust

Nick Lowe

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The debut solo album from Nick Lowe, 'Labour of Lust,' arrived in 1979 after a string of influential singles and his work with Rockpile. The album features the original version of "Cruel to Be Kind," which would become one of Lowe's signature songs.

• The album was recorded at Eden Studios in London.
• It was produced by Dave Edmunds.
• The album reached number 40 on the UK Albums Chart.

Nick Lowe is a British singer-songwriter and producer who, as a member of Brinsley Schwarz and Rockpile, was a key figure in the pub rock and new wave movements. He is also credited with pioneering the genre of pub rock.