Canadiens1131
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Just thought I'd do a thread on Elvis.
Amazingly varied, fantastic composer, long career, this guy is just great
I originally got into him when I was browsing my mum's CD collection and stumbled upon The Very Best Of Elvis Costello and The Attractions. I found one or two catchy tracks, like Pump It Up and Peace, Love, and Understanding, and played those to death. With repeated listenings I really got into the other songs on the compilation, such as the haunting I Want You.
I recently purchased the Enhanced version of his album "Get Happy" which includes the 20 track original album with motown and blues influences and that catchy Elvis Costello vibe, plus another 30 (!) tracks on the second bonus disc. 50 tracks, wow! With alternate versions and studio demos, most excellent.
Then I went after Imperial Bedroom with its amazing production values and mind-bending songs like Beyond Belief. Just great, great music My favs being Beyond Belief, And In Every Home, and of course The Loved Ones.
Yesterday I picked up the super-varied album Trust, which has songs such as the catchy Clubhand and You'll Never Be a Man, and a great chilling closer in Big Sister's Clothes.
I think Mr. Costello has slipped into my third favourite artist spot behind U2 and David Bowie.
Interesting that all three of these guys have really varied and evolving catalogues.
Amazingly varied, fantastic composer, long career, this guy is just great
I originally got into him when I was browsing my mum's CD collection and stumbled upon The Very Best Of Elvis Costello and The Attractions. I found one or two catchy tracks, like Pump It Up and Peace, Love, and Understanding, and played those to death. With repeated listenings I really got into the other songs on the compilation, such as the haunting I Want You.
I recently purchased the Enhanced version of his album "Get Happy" which includes the 20 track original album with motown and blues influences and that catchy Elvis Costello vibe, plus another 30 (!) tracks on the second bonus disc. 50 tracks, wow! With alternate versions and studio demos, most excellent.
Then I went after Imperial Bedroom with its amazing production values and mind-bending songs like Beyond Belief. Just great, great music My favs being Beyond Belief, And In Every Home, and of course The Loved Ones.
Yesterday I picked up the super-varied album Trust, which has songs such as the catchy Clubhand and You'll Never Be a Man, and a great chilling closer in Big Sister's Clothes.
I think Mr. Costello has slipped into my third favourite artist spot behind U2 and David Bowie.
Interesting that all three of these guys have really varied and evolving catalogues.