Another brilliant post-power-pop/punk recording

I came of age loving Labour of Lust and Nick Lowe's other early records as the essence of pop-punk. But I can't think of another artist who has so seamlessly made the transition to a new genre, in his case, that of lounge singer/country troubador/crooner par excellence. I love this record and I love his album Dig My Mood even more. Great writing, great arrangements, and great singing. If you don't agree the first time you listen, give it a few more spins, and you'll be, uh, convinced.

No "Pure Pop" here, just Pure soul!

If you only know Nick Lowe for his eighties "pure pop" you are missing an amazingly well-crafted masterpiece closer to the singer-songwriter styles of Jackson Browne than 80s hitmakers. This album is a delight from start to finish. Some may find "Faithless Lover" a bit to close to Johnny Cash's style, but will love the rest of the disc. If you love well-written, soulful songs that MEAN something and actually make you feel something, GET THIS DISC!

Wonderful album - Lowe has aged mighty gracefully

For those of you remember Lowe, the 80s rocker, The Convincer is quite a change. Lowe remains a talented singer-songwriter, but his new stuff is more grown up, yet there is still an edge there. Lowe further shows of us terrific range with number of diverse offerings from soulful ballads such as Indian Queens to more up tempo poppy sounding songs like She's Got Soul.

Great album.