The Romantics Never Did Anything Halfway
Most casual fans know two giant songs; what they miss is the tough Detroit band behind the sharp suits, big hooks, and one of classic radio’s most reliable jolts of energy.
Most casual fans know two giant songs; what they miss is the tough Detroit band behind the sharp suits, big hooks, and one of classic radio’s most reliable jolts of energy.
The night they recorded the hit version, Nick Lowe and his circle were not chasing bombast or studio trickery — they were chasing lift, wit, and the kind of chorus that seems to grin back at you. “Cruel to Be Kind” became exactly that: a smart, sparkling single with a longer story than most listeners ever guessed.