Love and Money

The Profile

Love and Money are a Scottish pop-rock/sophisti-pop band from Glasgow, formed in 1985 and fronted by singer-guitarist James Grant. They broke through with Strange Kind of Love (1988), produced by Gary Katz, featuring Jeff Porcaro on drums, and returned with The Devil's Debt in 2012.

Formed in Glasgow in 1985; led by James Grant; albums include All You Need Is... (1986), Strange Kind of Love (1988), Dogs in the Traffic (1991), Littledeath (1993), and The Devil's Debt (2012); Strange Kind of Love produced by Gary Katz with Jeff Porcaro on drums.

Two DeBaser reviews chart Love and Money’s arc from the edgy indie shimmer of All You Need Is... to the polished sophistication of Strange Kind of Love. James Grant’s songwriting and vocals draw praise, with production by Gary Katz and drums by Jeff Porcaro highlighted. Key tracks and singles—Candybar Express, Jocelyn Square, Halleluiah Man—anchor the discussion. Overall sentiment is warm and laudatory toward their craft and evolution.