I wrote this back in high school. It's influenced by a Radiohead tune, "Bulletproof... I Wish I Was" from their album, The Bends.
My goal was to create the same type of atmosphere with the acoustic guitar strumming and a softly plucked electric guitar part.
When it came time to record, I kept it pretty true to my original vision. In addition to acoustic guitar and vocals, I added an electric guitar part with a "flange" effect to give it a washy sound. There's also an electric guitar part played with an ebow, organ and tamborine.
Released in 2001, “The Convincer” is a gentle gem in the Nick Lowe catalog; an anniversary edition provides opportunity for rediscovery. Bandcamp New & Notable Sep 20, 2021