A concise and direct statement of purpose, 'Nick the Knife' is Lowe's first solo album in three years, finding him in a stripped-down, guitar-driven mode. It was recorded over two weeks at his home studio.
- The album was produced by Lowe himself. It features a more raw, less polished sound than his previous work. Lowe's longtime collaborator Dave Edmunds plays guitar on the album.
- The album was released in February 1982 on Demon Records in the UK and Columbia Records in the US. It reached number 75 on the UK Albums Chart.
- The album contains the original version of "Burning," later a hit for the Power Station. It also includes "The Climber," which was re-recorded by the Grateful Dead.
Nick Lowe is a British singer-songwriter and producer. He rose to prominence in the pub rock and new wave scenes of the mid-1970s.
Tracklist
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Untouched Takeaway2025
Labour of Lust1979
The Convincer2001
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The Impossible Bird1994
The Abominable Showman1983
Pinker and Prouder Than Previous1988
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Quality Street: A Seasonal Selection for All the Family2013
My Heart Hurts1982
