LOWE,NICK - ROSE OF ENGLAND Vinyl LP

The Rose of England continues with a slightly more contemporary feel. John Hiatt's "She Don't Love Nobody" is a sturdy pop single, while "I Knew the Bride (When She Used to Rock and Roll)"-a song Lowe wrote in the '70s and was popularized by fellow Rockpile member Dave Edmunds-is given a modern kick in the pants, produced by Huey Lewis and featuring Huey's band the News. Granted, from a production standpoint it basically sounds like a Huey Lewis and the News song, but the quality of the songwriting is miles past "The Heart of Rock and Roll". The Rose of England isn't necessarily a record company's bid for Lowe to top the pop charts, though. "Seven Nights to Rock" is a lively, caffeinated rockabilly cover that feels like a timeless whirl through a more carefree time, and there isn't a synthesizer or over processed drum sound in sight.

Track List:
1.1 Darlin' Eyes 2:43
1.2 She Don't Love Nobody 3:20
1.3 7 Nights to Rock 2:44
1.4 Long Walk Back 3:53
1.5 The Rose of England 3:24
1.6 Lucky Dog 3:06
2.1 I Knew the Bride (When She Used to Rock 'N' Roll) 4:25
2.2 Indoor Fireworks 3:31
2.3 (Hope to God) I'm Right 2:42
2.4 I Can Be the One You Love 4:00
2.5 Everyone 3:03
2.6 Bo Bo Skediddle 3:02

Label: Yep Roc Records