The Abominable Showman

The Abominable Showman is the fourth solo album by the English singer-songwriter Nick Lowe, released in 1983. Lowe supported the album by touring with Paul Carrack.

The album was out of print for two decades until being reissued on CD and vinyl by Yep Roc Records on 14 July 2017. The reissue contained three bonus tracks.

Critical reception

The New York Times noted the "light but appealing funk, reggae and 1960's soul in addition to the expected garage-pop-and-roll."

Track listing

Note: The packaging of the YepRoc reissue omits mention of "Pet You and Hold You" as a bonus track.

Personnel

• Nick Lowe – vocals, guitars, bass
• Paul Carrack – keyboards, backing vocals, vocals (7)
• Martin Belmont – guitars
• James Eller – bass
• Bobby Irwin – drums, backing vocals
• Robert Kirby – string arrangements
• Carlene Carter – harmonies and harmonics (4)
• Simon Climie – harmonies and harmonics (4)
• Pete Marsh – backing vocals (6, 9)

Production

• Roger Bechirian – producer
• Nick Lowe – producer
• Paul Bass – engineer
• Paul Cobbold – engineer
• Keith Morris – photography

Singles

Three songs were released as singles:

• "Raging Eyes" / "Tanque-Rae" ("Raging Eyes" was recorded in October 1981)
• "Cool Reaction" (Promo only)
• "Wish You Were Here" / "How Do You Talk to an Angel"

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