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Lloyd Cole was a Top 40 artist for two decades, releasing a string of popular albums with the Commotions during the 1980s before launching a successful solo career in 1990. For the past decade, however, he's enjoyed a much quieter career, often playing shows for his dedicated fans but rarely, if ever, occupying the spotlight.
"Broken Record," his most recent album, shows just how dedicated Mr. Cole's fans can be. Eager to make a record on his own terms, he took a page from Jill Sobule, his friend and fellow songwriter, by reaching out directly to his audience.See the full content of this document
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"I realized Jill Sobule was brassy enough to basically say to her fans, 'Just give me money because I'm making a record,' " he explained earlier this month, several days before...
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