On October 26, 1987, “Polydor” label released “Mainstream”, the third and final Lloyd Cole and the Commotions album. It was recorded in 1987, and was produced by Ian Stanley.

Personnel::

• Lloyd Cole – vocals, guitar
• Neil Clark– guitar
• Tommy Willis – lap steel guitar
• Blair Cowan– keyboards
• Fraser Speirs– harmonica
• Tracey Thorn– vocals
• Lawrence Donegan– bass
• Stephen Irvine – drums
• Jon Hassell– trumpet
• Nicky Holland – backing vocals, string arrangements
• Tony Jackson – backing vocals
• John Sloman– backing vocals
• Femi Jiya – engineer
• Alastair Thain – photography

Track listing:

All tracks by Neil Clark, Lloyd Cole, Blair Cowan, Lawrence Donegan and Stephen irvine , except where noted.

1. My Bag
2. From the Hip – Neil Clark, Cole, Blair Cowan, Lawrence Donegan, Stephen Irvine, McKillop
3. 29
4. Mainstream
5. Jennifer She Said
6. Malcontent
7. Sean Penn Blues
8. Big Snake – lyrics Lloyd Cole, music Ian Stanley
9. Hey Rusty
10. These Days