It is a purely magical and spectacular debut that redefines what a literary masterpiece means.įrom the heart-achingly beautiful original song lyrics, to the most captivating and on-the-edge-of-my-seat love stories (stories!! plural!!), to the most lovable and authentic characters, to absolutely stellar prose, this book is excellence in every single way possible. The Last Love Song is one of my favorite books of all time. 'Lloyd Cole returns to winning qualities'. ^ a b 'Lloyd Cole - Love Story Album Reviews, Songs & More | AllMusic' – via.'Lloyd Cole's Ryko 'debut' aimed at triple-A demo'. ^ a b Brackett, Nathan Hoard, Christian David (October 29, 2004).

^ a b 'Lloyd Cole and the Commotions'.'Cole mines a pop vein for 'Love Story' '. ^ a b MusicHound Rock: The Essential Album Guide.Hal Leonard Corporation – via Google Books.

'Sentimental Fool, a single by Lloyd Cole'. ^ 'LLOYD COLE | full Official Chart History | Official Charts Company'.'Lloyd Cole Shepherd's Bush Empire, London'. ^ 'Lloyd Cole Biography, Songs, & Albums'.The Irish Times concluded that Cole 'seems to have regained the immediacy and simplicity which made him an icon of the bedsit set, and which put him right up there with Morrissey in the hearts of many thinking teens.' The Calgary Herald deemed Cole 'a British Leonard Cohen in soft-soled shoes.' The Ottawa Citizen stated that ''Sentimental Fool', 'Love Ruins Everything' and 'Trigger Happy' are infectious, timeless pop with a hint of irony.' ĪllMusic called the album 'melodic folk-rock' that presents a 'negative world-view.' Track listing Trouser Press noted that 'there's certainly nothing lacking in the spare, well-crafted songwriting or Cole's frequently beauteous (and ever-breaking) shaggy-dog voice.' The Guardian opined that the album 'passes in a comfy blur, only the melancholy 'Baby' making much impression.' The Chicago Tribune determined that 'the record's stripped-down arrangements, built around Cole's acoustic guitar, focus attention on how economical his songwriting has become over the years.' MusicHound Rock: The Essential Album Guide

Critical reception Professional ratings Review scores Robert Quine and Neil Clark played guitar on the album. Cole considered the album to be an example of what he does best, rather than another attempt to reinvent himself. Recorded in New York City, the album was produced by Cole and Stephen Street, among others. ' Sentimental Fool' and ' Baby' were also released. Cole supported the album with UK and North American tours.

Love Story is the fourth solo studio album by the English musician Lloyd Cole, released in 1995.

The Last Love Song by Kalie Holford