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Easy Pieces
Studio album by
Lloyd Cole and the Commotions
Released22 November 1985[1]
StudioWestside Studios (Shepherd's Bush, London)
GenreIndie pop
Length39:36
LabelPolydor (UK and Europe)
Geffen (US and Canada)
Producer
Lloyd Cole and the Commotions chronology
Rattlesnakes
(1984) 		Easy Pieces
(1985) 		Mainstream
(1987)
Singles from Easy Pieces
  1. "Brand New Friend"
    Released: 2 September 1985
  2. "Lost Weekend"
    Released: 1 November 1985
  3. "Cut Me Down"
    Released: 6 January 1986

Easy Pieces is the second studio album by the British rock and pop band Lloyd Cole and the Commotions. It was released on Polydor Records in the UK on 22 November 1985 and included the UK top 40 singles "Brand New Friend" (#19), "Lost Weekend" (#17) and "Cut Me Down" (#38). The title of the album derives from the American road drama film Five Easy Pieces (1970), which Cole described as "one of my very favourite films", saying, "I want to write at least five songs out of that film".[2]

Following the praise and healthy sales of their debut studio album Rattlesnakes the previous year, Easy Pieces became the band's fastest-selling album, selling more in its first two weeks than Rattlesnakes had managed in a whole year.[3] It was also their highest charting album in the UK, peaking at number 5. The album produced three UK top 40 singles. However, despite Easy Pieces' commercial success, the reception from critics was lukewarm and the band themselves were unhappy with the end result.[3] Cole would later say, "It strikes me that there's something really fresh on the first album which has been dragged onto the second album, and the freshness is not there and something to replace the freshness is not there either".[4] Bassist Lawrence Donegan was more succinct, describing the album as "terrible".[5]

Composition and recording

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The band intended Easy Pieces to be more accessible than Rattlesnakes, with Cole saying, "We wanted the sound to be warmer, more luscious". He described the lead single "Brand New Friend" as being "about a character who's in a fairly pitiful position of being aware that he's not as happy as he once was, but not being sure what to do about it. He's also aware that he's verging on self-pity, which is also quite ridiculous. So it's quite funny too. He's aware it's a little cry for help."[6] Cole would later disown some of his writing on the album, stating in 1990, "There are two terrible songs on Easy Pieces, one called "Grace" and another called "Minor Character" which is literally the worst lyric ever written. I really believed I was the Raymond Carver of song when I wrote that. It's truly appalling."[7]

Following promotion for Rattlesnakes, the band went back into the studio with Paul Hardiman again to record the follow-up. However, the relaxed atmosphere that had surrounded the recording of the first record was not replicated – Polydor had left the group alone while recording Rattlesnakes but now the band were well known and commercially successful, they took a more active interest and soon dismissed Hardiman, after the initial recording sessions did not immediately prove fruitful. Experienced producers Clive Langer and Alan Winstanley, who up until that point had worked with Madness, the Teardrop Explodes, Dexys Midnight Runners, and Elvis Costello and the Attractions, were drafted in to replace him. Unlike Hardiman, who had taken a hands-off approach, Langer and Winstanley made more suggestions during the recording process, which the Commotions didn't always agree with. Langer asked Cole to control the vibrato in his voice, which Cole had no idea how to do as it was his natural way of singing, and as a result he became self-conscious about his singing. Reflecting in 2004 on the process of recording Easy Pieces, Cole felt that they had been pushed into making a second record too quickly: "We didn't give ourselves time to step back and think. The record company was telling us 'this is your moment and you must take it now' – which is crap. People would have waited for us. We were insecure so we made the record too soon and the record company fired Paul Hardiman."[3]

Critical reception

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Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusicStarStarStar[8]
MojoStarStarStar[9]
Record MirrorStarStarStarStarStar[10]
SoundsStarStarStar[11]

Unlike the widespread praise for Rattlesnakes, the reception for Easy Pieces was noticeably cooler. Melody Maker felt that "these songs and their performances sound second-hand. The music is mushy and lacks edges, keyboards brought forward to dilute the guitars. Cole's lyrics sound as though they were written to fit the metre rather than to say anything."[12] NME damned the album with faint praise, saying that "taken on its own terms, it's that most simultaneously fine and useless of creations, a very good pop record".[13] Sounds observed that "the solid production swells to leave no white space. That, though, is the downfall. So solid is this backing, and so relatively unvaried, every verse filled with Cole tones alone, that each tune becomes part of a suety whole. Individually many of the tracks are opalescent, but the overriding feel becomes one of a long (too long) excursion into [...] American country pop."[11]

In the US, Spin was more enthusiastic, stating, "The promise reflected on their impressive debut album Rattlesnakes has been kept... [Cole] and the Commotions write clean, crisp, guitar-oriented pop songs with addictive hook lines."[14]

Track listing

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All lyrics written by Lloyd Cole, all songs composed by Cole except where noted.

  1. "Rich" – 4:23
  2. "Why I Love Country Music" (Cole, Blair Cowan) – 3:00
  3. "Pretty Gone" (Neil Clark, Cole) – 3:32
  4. "Grace" – 4:05
  5. "Cut Me Down" – 4:29
  6. "Brand New Friend" (Cole, Cowan) – 4:52
  7. "Lost Weekend" (Clark, Cole, Lawrence Donegan) – 3:14
  8. "James" – 3:53
  9. "Minor Character" (Clark, Cole) – 3:46
  10. "Perfect Blue" – 4:30
  11. "Her Last Fling" (B-side of "Brand New Friend") – 2:47 (bonus track on cassette and CD)
  12. "Big World" (B-side of "Lost Weekend") – 2:17 (bonus track on cassette and CD)
  13. "Nevers End" (Clark, Cole) (B-side of 12" of "Lost Weekend") – 2:33 (bonus track on CD only)

Personnel

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Lloyd Cole and the Commotions

Additional personnel

Charts

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Certifications

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Region Certification Certified units/sales
United Kingdom (BPI)[22] Gold 100,000^

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

Release history

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Region Date Label Format Catalog
United Kingdom 18 November 1985 Polydor LP LCLP 2
Cassette LCMC 2
Europe LP 827 670-1
Cassette 827 670-4
United Kingdom & Europe CD 827 670-2
United States 1985 Geffen LP GHS 24093
Canada XGHS 24093
United States 25 October 1990 Capitol CD CDP 7 91183 2

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Easy Pieces is the second studio album by the British rock and pop band , released on 22 November 1985 by in the . The album consists of ten tracks, including the singles "Brand New Friend" (UK #19), "Lost Weekend" (UK #17), and "Cut Me Down" (UK #38), all of which charted in the UK Top 40. Produced by and following initial sessions with Paul Hardiman that were abandoned due to label interference, it features a polished sound with jangly guitars, brass elements on the opener "Rich", and themes of relationships and introspection in Lloyd Cole's literate lyrics. The record builds on the band's debut Rattlesnakes (1984), incorporating influences from and new wave, but has been retrospectively viewed by band members as rushed and uneven, with guitarist describing much of it as "mortifyingly bad" and Cole criticizing the lyric of "Minor Character" as his worst. Despite this self-assessment, Easy Pieces received positive reviews upon release for tracks like the slow-burning "Cut Me Down" and the dreamy "Perfect Blue", and it peaked at number 5 on the , solidifying the band's commercial success in the mid-1980s. Later reissues, such as the 2015 remaster, include bonus tracks like B-sides "Her Last Fling", "Big World", and "Nevers End".

Background and development

Prior success and band context

Lloyd Cole and the Commotions formed in 1982 while Cole, originally from , , was studying philosophy and English at the . The band emerged from the local and , with Cole recruiting fellow students and musicians to create a literate, guitar-driven pop sound influenced by the era's currents. The core lineup consisted of on lead vocals and guitar, Blair Cowan on keyboards, on bass, Neil Clark on lead guitar, and Stephen Irvine on drums. This quintet provided the foundation for the band's early recordings and performances, blending jangly guitars with introspective lyrics that drew comparisons to contemporaries like and . In 1984, the band signed a recording contract with , leading to the release of their debut single "Perfect Skin" on 11 May 1984. Their self-titled debut album, Rattlesnakes, followed in October 1984 and achieved immediate commercial success, peaking at number 13 on the . The lead single "Perfect Skin" reached number 26 on the UK Singles Chart, establishing the band as a in the British indie scene with its witty, narrative-driven style. Building on this momentum, undertook extensive tours in 1984 and 1985, including headline shows across the and a North American tour comprising 17 dates that helped cultivate a dedicated fanbase in the and indie communities. These performances, often featuring material from Rattlesnakes, solidified their reputation for engaging live shows and expanded their audience beyond into international markets.

Songwriting and concept

Lloyd Cole's songwriting for Easy Pieces in 1985 was shaped by the intense touring and media scrutiny following the success of the band's debut album Rattlesnakes, which left him with limited time for reflection amid a grueling schedule of performances and larger venues. Drawing from these personal experiences of sudden fame, Cole crafted that captured nuances of isolation and relational dynamics, often employing proper nouns and cultural references to evoke vivid , as he approached writing like an focused on precision and meaning. The album's title and overarching concept drew inspiration from the 1970 film , one of Cole's favorite movies, which he cited as influencing at least five tracks with its themes of personal discontent and subtle complexity; this aligned with his aim to create accessible yet sophisticated pop songs that balanced literary depth—allusions to films, books, and real-life figures—with melodic simplicity. In interviews around the album's release, Cole expressed his intent to evolve beyond Rattlesnakes' raw, jangly indie edge toward a more refined and produced sound, modeling his growth after artists like while navigating commercial pressures from to avoid fading into obscurity. Specific collaborations included co-writes with guitarist Neil Clark on "Pretty Gone" and "Minor Character," where Clark contributed to the alongside Cole's , building on their established creative partnership from the band's early days. The track "Brand New Friend," a standout single, emerged as a direct response to themes of and isolation, reflecting Cole's observations of dysfunctional bonds and emotional voids experienced during the post-debut whirlwind, with its evoking desperate camaraderie amid personal turmoil.

Production

Recording process

The recording of Easy Pieces took place primarily at Westside Studios in during 1985. Initial and demo sessions began earlier that year with producer Paul Hardiman, who had helmed the band's debut album Rattlesnakes, but these were abandoned due to ' interference and pressure for a swift follow-up release. The band then pivoted to producers and , whose prior work with acts like Madness brought a more upbeat and efficient approach to the principal sessions. Principal recording occurred over a compressed timeline in the summer and early autumn of 1985, driven by ' push for a late-year release. The process emphasized live band tracking to capture the group's energy, followed by targeted overdubs that highlighted the guitar-driven arrangements, with significant contributions from lead guitarist Neil Clark. However, the sessions faced notable challenges, including a lack of unified creative vision compared to the debut album and tensions in balancing Cole's songwriting direction with the band's input, exacerbated by the rushed schedule that left little room for refinement. Mixing was completed in October 1985 at Westside Studios, with the final product prepared for its November 22 release date. Original analog mixes encountered technical issues, such as tape degradation, but backups allowed for later remastering efforts that improved clarity in reissues.

Production choices

For the production of Easy Pieces, selected producers and , whose prior successes with acts like on and Madness on albums such as positioned them to deliver a more commercial, polished pop-rock aesthetic. This choice marked a deliberate pivot from the debut album Rattlesnakes' rawer, more organic production under Paul Hardiman, aiming for cleaner, radio-friendly arrangements that amplified melodic hooks and dynamic contrasts to broaden appeal. Instrumentation emphasized Blair Cowan's keyboards for atmospheric depth and layered guitars from Neil Clark and (on bass and additional guitar) to create a fuller, textured , aligning with the producers' buffed, sweeter sonic palette. Polydor's heightened involvement provided expanded resources over the debut's modest £30,000 budget, enabling high-fidelity recording across multiple studios and supporting the album's lush, accessible finish despite the label's push for a rushed Christmas release. Key techniques included generous reverb on vocals to heighten emotional and intimacy, contributing to the warmer, less spacious mix that prioritized pop accessibility over the debut's cerebral sparseness.

Musical content

Style and influences

Easy Pieces represents a shift toward a more polished iteration of and , incorporating new wave elements such as crisp production and melodic hooks, while evolving from the rawer influences evident in the band's debut Rattlesnakes. This blend positions the album within the mid-1980s alternative landscape, characterized by accessible yet intellectually layered songcraft that appealed to college radio audiences. The album draws clear echoes from contemporaneous acts, particularly the jangly guitar-driven introspection of early and the chiming, atmospheric tones reminiscent of , contributing to its literate indie aesthetic. Additionally, tracks like "Why I Love " infuse country-tinged pop sensibilities, with twangy guitar lines and narrative flair evoking a ironic nod to Americana traditions amid the band's British indie roots. Sonically, Easy Pieces is defined by melodic guitar riffs that propel mid-tempo grooves, complemented by subtle keyboard textures and occasional accents that enhance its smooth, radio-friendly sheen without overwhelming the core rock foundation. Produced by and , the album's sound prioritizes clarity and emotional nuance, creating an accessible pop framework that retains a sense of literate sophistication. Individual tracks exemplify this stylistic range: "Lost Weekend" bursts with upbeat energy through its perky beat and driving rhythm, contrasting the introspective balladry of "Grace," which unfolds slowly with passionate, moody builds. These variations highlight the album's versatility within its indie framework. Overall, Easy Pieces serves as a bridge in the indie scene, merging underground jangle and experimentation with mainstream pop appeal, influencing subsequent acts in the and alternative spheres.

Lyrics and themes

The lyrics of Easy Pieces center on themes of relationships, isolation, and cultural observations, delivered through Cole's signature ironic wit and detached narration. In "Brand New Friend," the narrator seeks a low-maintenance companion who "doesn't bother me" and "doesn't need me," underscoring the superficiality of modern social bonds amid personal discontent. Similarly, tracks like "Cut Me Down" delve into vulnerability and emotional entrapment in failing relationships, with lines such as "I've been bought and sold and I've been hung upside down" evoking a for from relational burdens. Cole's literate everyman persona weaves personal anecdotes with broader , often drawing from minimalist literary influences to portray ordinary struggles with acute precision. The album title references the 1970 film , one of Cole's favorites, symbolizing fragmented glimpses into human complexity. Tracks like "James" depict a flawed, isolated protagonist— "Oh you're impossible, James / Hide yourself away"—through unadorned observations of personal failings and societal indifference. Influenced by Carver during the album's creation, Cole aimed for similarly direct prose, later reflecting that he "really believed [he] was the of song" in crafting these vignettes. Relative to the band's debut Rattlesnakes, Easy Pieces exhibits a more mature lyrical evolution, shifting from vivid to abstract imagery and emotional subtlety. "Minor Character," co-written with guitarist Neil Clark, employs fragmented scenes—such as a woman arriving "with her clothes in his suitcase"—to explore and quiet despair in interpersonal dynamics. Cole has described the album's songwriting as capturing "easy pieces" of lived experiences, distilling everyday ironies and isolation into concise, evocative narratives.

Release and marketing

Album launch

Easy Pieces was released on 22 November 1985 in the United Kingdom by . The album was made available in vinyl LP and cassette formats at launch, with a edition following the same year. In the United States, handled the release in 1985, distributing the album through standard vinyl LP and cassette formats. The album's cover artwork featured a stylized portrait of frontman Lloyd Cole, accompanied by an inner sleeve containing band photographs and lyrics. Marketed and distributed in the UK by Polydor, the release targeted the indie and pop markets, capitalizing on the band's growing reputation in those genres. Geffen provided a dedicated push in the US to expand the band's audience beyond the UK indie scene. Polydor positioned Easy Pieces as a swift follow-up to the band's critically acclaimed debut Rattlesnakes, aiming to build on its commercial momentum and sustain the group's rising profile.

Singles and promotion

The lead single from Easy Pieces, "Brand New Friend", was released in September 1985 and peaked at number 19 on the UK Singles Chart. The track's B-side, the original composition "Her Last Fling", added depth to the single package by showcasing the band's introspective songwriting style. "Lost Weekend" followed as the second single in 1985, reaching number 17 on the UK Singles Chart and benefiting from strong radio airplay on stations. Its B-sides included two original tracks, "Big World" and "Nevers End", which highlighted the Commotions' melodic pop sensibilities and were later included on expanded editions of the . The third single, "Cut Me Down", arrived in January 1986 and charted at number 38 in the UK. Its B-side featured a live version of "Are You Ready to Be Heartbroken?", an earlier hit from the band's debut , providing continuity for fans while emphasizing their live energy. Promotional efforts centered on live performances, including a North American tour in late 1985 with 17 dates and an Easy Pieces Tour spanning the UK and US in 1986, often featuring support slots on multi-act bills like the Red Wedge tour. The band made key TV appearances, such as on Top of the Pops to perform "Brand New Friend" in September 1985 and "Lost Weekend" in November 1985, boosting visibility through mimed renditions. A dedicated radio push targeted UK broadcasters, securing plays that aligned with the singles' chart runs. Marketing strategies included promotional videos for the singles, directed to capture Lloyd Cole's charismatic stage presence and the album's polished sound, alongside press kits that emphasized the production work of and . International promotion remained limited, with primary focus on consolidating success through European radio and select live dates rather than extensive touring abroad.

Reception and legacy

Critical reception

Upon its release in November 1985, Easy Pieces received generally positive reviews from contemporary critics, who often highlighted the album's refined production and catchy songcraft as significant steps forward from the band's debut. praised the album's infectious hooks and melodic strengths. Common points of praise included the improved production values that enhanced the band's jangle-pop sound, the memorable melodies that made tracks like "Lost Weekend" stand out, and Cole's growing maturity as a songwriter, blending witty with emotional depth. However, some reviewers critiqued the album for feeling less edgy and urgent than Rattlesnakes, with minor complaints about an over-polished finish that occasionally smoothed out the raw energy of the debut. For instance, noted that the stylized vocals and sometimes veered into self-importance, making the record feel like a less compelling extension of the band's earlier work. In retrospective assessments, Easy Pieces has been viewed more favorably, often seen as a high point in the Commotions' catalog. Although the album predates aggregate sites like , modern user ratings from sites like and reflect its enduring appreciation among fans for its melodic craftsmanship.

Commercial performance

Easy Pieces marked a commercial breakthrough for , surpassing the performance of their debut album Rattlesnakes, which had peaked at number 13 on the . The album entered the in late 1985 and climbed to its peak position of number 5 in December, remaining on the chart for a total of 18 weeks. Internationally, Easy Pieces achieved moderate success, reaching number 6 on the Albums Chart. In the , it sold over 100,000 copies within its first year of release, leading to Gold certification from the (BPI) for 100,000 units, awarded in 1986; the album received no gold certifications in other territories.

Cultural impact and reissues

Easy Pieces has been recognized as an influential work in the development of , serving as a for subsequent acts through its blend of literate lyrics and jangle-inflected melodies. The album's themes of personal introspection and cultural observation also resonated within the 1990s movement, where its sophisticated pop structures paralleled the era's emphasis on melody-driven guitar rock. Songs from Easy Pieces, particularly "Brand New Friend," have been covered by various indie acts and sampled in 2000s electronica productions, extending the album's reach into later genres. According to music database , the band's tracks have inspired at least seven notable covers and two remixes, highlighting their enduring appeal among alternative musicians. The album's legacy was revisited during the band's reunion, a one-month celebration of their debut Rattlesnakes that featured performances of tracks from Easy Pieces alongside other Commotions material, drawing crowds to venues like Glasgow's . In solo interviews, has frequently nodded to Easy Pieces, reflecting on its rushed production while acknowledging its commercial highs, such as the hit singles, and its role in shaping his career trajectory. Reissues have kept Easy Pieces accessible to new generations. A 1998 Polydor CD remaster included bonus tracks like "Her Last Fling," "Big World," and "Nevers End," originally B-sides that expanded the 's narrative scope. In 2023, Proper Records released a vinyl pressed on 180g vinyl, faithfully replicating the original 1985 Polydor packaging complete with printed inner sleeve to preserve its artifactual value. Post-2010, Easy Pieces experienced a streaming resurgence, bolstered by remastered versions on platforms like and inclusion in curated s dedicated to 1980s , which spotlight its chiming guitars and wry storytelling amid a renewed interest in indie roots. As of November 2025, the continues to be available on major streaming services without new reissues reported.

Credits

Track listing

The album Easy Pieces features ten tracks on its standard edition.
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1"Rich"Cole4:23
2"Why I Love "Cole, Cowan3:00
3"Pretty Gone"Cole, 3:32
4"Grace"Cole4:05
5"Cut Me Down"Cole4:29
6"Brand New Friend"Cole, Cowan4:52
7"Lost Weekend"Cole, , Donegan3:14
8"James"Cole3:53
9"Minor Character"Cole, 3:46
10"Perfect Blue"Cole4:30
The total runtime is 39:36. All tracks were produced by and . The United States edition, released on , features the same track listing as the United Kingdom edition on , with no major alternate tracklists across editions. The 2023 vinyl reissue by Demon Records replicates the original 1985 UK release, including the printed inner sleeve notes with lyrics and credits.

Personnel

Lloyd Cole and the Commotions' second album Easy Pieces featured the core band lineup of Lloyd Cole on vocals, guitar, and harmonica; Neil Clark on guitar; Lawrence Donegan on bass guitar and vocals; Blair Cowan on keyboards; and Stephen Irvine on drums and percussion. Additional musicians included Anne Dudley on strings, piano, and DX7 synthesizer; Gary Barnacle on brass and saxophone (specifically on "Lost Weekend"); Jack Emblow on accordion (on "Pretty Gone"); Chris Laurence on acoustic bass (on "Brand New Friend"); and Davey Johnstone on acoustic guitar (on "James"). Backing vocals on "Lost Weekend" were provided by Jimmy Chambers, Jimmy Helms, Jimmy Thomas, Lance Ellington, Lynda Hayes, and Tony Jackson. The album was produced by and . Engineering was handled by Mark Saunders, Richard Sullivan, and Julian Wheatley, with mixing also overseen by Langer and Winstanley. Mixing took place at in . Sleeve design was by Mainartery, with photography by Peter Anderson.

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