A while back I did a post on my Desert Island Discs. I was reminded of this recently when fellow blogger Christian did his own interesting series on that. So I thought, time to revisit this. Firstly, what did I drop from the previous list … Continue reading My (Updated) Desert Island Discs
The inspiration for this post came from my picking up a copy of Uncut magazine featuring Elvis Costello. Uncut’s Ultimate Music Guide does these great tributes to musical artists where they’ll intersperse magazine articles (NME in this case) from the artist’s early days with contemporary … Continue reading ME’s list of Great Debut albums (Part 1 of an Occasional Series) – My Aim is True
Gather ’round kids. Time once again to hear some new music. Today I’ve got a nice collection of stuff for your dining and dancing pleasure. Let’s get to it. I found the tune “Fall Back” by a band called Mint up on Spotify. They proclaim … Continue reading New Music Revue – 6.14.22
Elvis Costello is, quite simply, one of the greatest songwriters (and rockers) ever. From his debut, My Aim is True in 1977 (still sounds great) till today, 32 albums in, his catalog is second to none in the rock genre. However, when I heard he … Continue reading Album Review – Elvis Costello – The Boy Named If
Wikipedia: “New Wave is a broad music genre that encompasses numerous pop-oriented styles from the late 1970s and the 1980s. It was originally used as a catch-all for the music that emerged after punk rock, including punk itself, but may be viewed retrospectively as a more … Continue reading I’m Tense and Nervous and I Can’t Relax – A Six-Pack of New Wave
“I don’t spend my time perfecting the past, I live for the future ’cause I know it won’t last.” Newspaper Pane If the last album you heard by Elvis Costello kicked off with him sounding like the angry young man, know that he is now … Continue reading Featured Album – Hey Clockface – Elvis Costello
Elvis Costello burst upon the rock scene in 1977 as one of the angry young men of the punk/New Wave (r)evolution. His first three albums – My Aim Is True, This Year’s Model and Armed Forces – are classics of great, explosive rock and occasional … Continue reading Elvis Costello and the Imposters, Live at the Boch Center, Boston – Washing the Defectives
First post here: But there’s no danger It’s a professional career Though it could be arranged With just a word in Mr. Churchill’s ear If you’re out of luck or out of work We could send you to Johannesburg “Oliver’s Army” may be – no … Continue reading Elvis Costello (Final of 2)
Oh, I used to be disgusted And now I try to be amused But since their wings have got rusted You know, the angels want to wear my red shoes Elvis’ first three albums (all produced by rocker Nick Lowe) are so outstanding (and in … Continue reading Elvis Costello (1)
This is radio nowhere, is there anybody alive out there? Is there anybody alive out there? I just want to hear some rhythm I just want to hear some rhythm I want a thousand guitars I want pounding drums I want a million different voices … Continue reading Radio, radio (final of 4)
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