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Come On
North
Juliette letters
This years model
Thats enough for one year on the well-known lonely Island...
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fandesstones
Hi guys, I'd like to know more about Elvis Costello but it looks like he has a massive discography... So how to start ? Which cds would you recommend me ??
Thanks a lot in advance !
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loog droog
I'd rate the essential albums in this order:
This Years Model
Get Happy
My Aim Is True
Blood and Chocolate
Trust
Imperial Bedroom
Armed Forces
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loog droog
I'd rate the essential albums in this order:
This Years Model
Get Happy
My Aim Is True
Blood and Chocolate
Trust
Imperial Bedroom
Armed Forces
I added one to my list. Trust me, on EC.
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stones77
whatever one has 'I don't want to go to Chelsea' on it
I love that song. it might not even be on an album for all I know.
'my aim is true' is a great album
so is 'get happy'
I like 'Trust' too
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StonesTod
it was brought to my attention just a couple of years ago what the meaning "my aim is true" was....
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theimposter
While I fully agree with those who recommend his first 4 of 5 albums, I advise you not to take heart to the criticisms of his latter output. In the last decade he has released, with the Imposters, some terrific records. "When I Was Cruel" was a decent comeback, but he really hit a new lyrical and musical stride with "The Delivery Man" and "Momofuku". Not to mention his album of weepy ballads "North". It's certainly not a perfect record, but it is beautifully produced and it features some classic tracks (Let Me Tell You About Her, I'm In the Mood Again).
Just start from the beginning and work your way on through. You'll find his songwriting, his style, and his knack for having choice musicians backing him very rewarding.
There is no such thing as a bad Elvis Costello album, though "Goodbye Cruel world" could be a consideration for the title. It's probably his Dirty Work.
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cc
he's just sounded so comfortable since about Spike. There's no sense of danger or even risk. It's like even when he's playing rock music, it's not rock and roll.
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he's just sounded so comfortable since about Spike. There's no sense of danger or even risk. It's like even when he's playing rock music, it's not rock and roll.
He is comfortable. Married to Diana Krall, twin sons, great career. he can play any kind of music he wants whenever he wants with whomever he wants. He wouldn't be comfortable? Those early records came at the price of such pain, mostly his guilt over his marriage and on again-off again intense affair with Bebe Buelle. (Plus some righteous young man anger). Take "I Want You" from Blood & Chocolate, for example. It is almost too painful to listen to the song, yet you can't turn away either. There is nothing like that on the last dozen records or so. I am sure he doesn't want to go to that place again emotionally in order to come up with those kinds of songs.
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Come On
If I can recommend just one song with Elvis it will be 'Shipbuilding' feat. Chet Baker on trumpet. I have followed Elvis since 1977, and this day 28th of july 2010 I think 'North' is his number 1 album.
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71Tele
He is comfortable. Married to Diana Krall, twin sons, great career. he can play any kind of music he wants whenever he wants with whomever he wants. He wouldn't be comfortable? Those early records came at the price of such pain, mostly his guilt over his marriage and on again-off again intense affair with Bebe Buelle. (Plus some righteous young man anger). Take "I Want You" from Blood & Chocolate, for example. It is almost too painful to listen to the song, yet you can't turn away either. There is nothing like that on the last dozen records or so. I am sure he doesn't want to go to that place again emotionally in order to come up with those kinds of songs.