This summer saw Lloyd Cole release a new album, Guesswork. Today he shares a film created around the LP’s single “The Over Under” (available now). The clip was made byJohn Wood and Paul Harrison. Lloyd has long been a fan of Bristol contemporary artists and the self-styled “Laurel & Hardy of contemporary art.”

A sublime slice of 21st century synth-pop, “The Over Under” sees Lloyd tackle middle-aged angst with his customary wit and style. He notes, “I was very nervous when I approached John and Paul suggesting they might enjoy the song and maybe they might make a film/music video, I was thrilled that they accepted, and I’m ecstatic with the result. It is simply perfect. If I have a regret, it’s that I wasn’t involved with our videos in the ’80s and ’90s. I was always too busy, it seemed, but really that’s no excuse and I have some very mediocre work to my name. I’m really enjoying the challenge these days and I’m truly blessed that great visual artists are happy to work with me. Now, how can I persuade Neil Tennant to be in one with me for ‘Moments and Whatnot’? and who will make it?” 

This weekend saw Lloyd Cole kick off his tour of the UK and Ireland with former Commotion Neil Clark on board to accompany him.  The full list of dates below.

Lloyd Cole Tour dates:

October – 7   KILMARNOCK  Palace Theatre

October – 8   ABERDEEN  Tivoli Theatre

October – 10 DUNDEE   The Gardyne Theatre

October – 11 HAMILTON   Townhouse

October – 12 EDINBURGH Queens Hall

October – 14 LIVERPOOL The Philharmonic Hall

October – 15 LEEDS  Town Hall

October – 16 BUXTON   Opera House

October – 18 BIRMINGHAM  Town Hall

October – 19 GUILDFORD G Live

October – 20 SALISBURY  City Hall

October – 21 NORTHAMPTON Derngate Theatre

October – 23 BASINGSTOKE The Anvil & The Forge

October – 24 LONDON  Union Chapel

October – 25 LONDON  Union Chapel

October – 29 KILKENNY The Set Theatre

October – 30 DUBLIN Vicar Street

November – 1   CORK   Live At St Lukes

November – 2   LIMERICK Dolans Warehouse

November – 3   GALWAY   Roisin Dubh

November – 4   BELFAST  The Belfast Empire Music Hall