A diverse collection of masterpieces that condenses change and evolution.
This compilation album of Elvis Costello's best songs offers a bird's-eye view of his diverse musical styles, from new wave to pop and roots rock.
This album offers a comprehensive look at Costello's wide range of expression, from his early sharp new wave sensibility to his later melody-focused songwriting. Each song features a unique arrangement and tonal ingenuity, allowing you to sense his growth as a composer. The dynamism of the band's sound coexists with the literary quality of his lyrics, providing a comprehensive look at the period when his individuality was at its strongest. While maintaining the differences between the different periods, the recordings have a sense of unity overall, making for a seamless listening experience. This highly polished compilation album is the perfect choice for understanding the evolution of Elvis Costello.
20 TRACKS:
1)
Elvis Costello & The Attractions - (What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love & Understanding
2)
Elvis Costello & The Attractions - Oliver's Army
3)
Watching The Detectives
4)
Alison
5)
Elvis Costello & The Attractions - (I Don't Want To Go To) Chelsea
6)
Elvis Costello & The Attractions - Accidents Will Happen
7)
Elvis Costello & The Attractions - Pump It Up
8)
Elvis Costello & The Attractions - I Can't Stand Up For Falling Down
9)
Elvis Costello & The Attractions - Radio Radio
10)
Elvis Costello & The Attractions - Clubland
11)
Good Year For The Roses
12)
Elvis Costello & The Attractions - Man Out Of Time
13)
Elvis Costello & The Attractions - I Wanna Be Loved
14)
Elvis Costello & The Attractions - Everyday I Write The Book
15)
The Costello Show featuring The Confederates - Indoor Fireworks
16)
Elvis Costello & The Attractions - Shipbuilding
17)
Elvis Costello with Burt Bacharach - This House Is Empty Now
18)
Elvis Costello & The Attractions - I Want You
19)
Elvis Costello with Burt Bacharach - God Give Me Strength
20)
She
Producer [Assistant] - Bob Kraushaar (13)
Producer - Elvis Costello (19)
Written-By - Costello
Producer - Burt Bacharach (19)
Written-By - Bacharach
Written-By - Langer
Producer - Trevor Jones (20)
Engineer - Kevin Killen (19)
Recorded By, Mixed By - Kevin Killen (19)
Producer - Nick Lowe (1 to 10, 17, 18)
Written-By - Lowe
Engineer - Roger Bechirian (1, 2, 5 to 10)
Written-By - Jones
Producer - Colin Fairley (17, 18)
Producer [Assistant] - Colin Fairley (14, 16)
Producer [Assistant] - Jon Jacobs (12)
Producer - Clive Langer & Alan Winstanley (13, 14, 16)
Written-By - O'Riordan
Producer - Larry Kalman Hirsch
Producer - Geoff Emerick (12)
Producer - Billy Sherill
Written-By - Banks
Producer - J.Henry (T-Bone) Burnett
Written-By - Aznavour
Arranged By - Julian Kershaw (20)
Producer [Assistant] - Gavin Greenaway (14, 16)
Producer - Declan Patrick Aloysius MacManus (15)
Written-By - MacManus
Engineer - Ron 'Snake' Reynolds
Written-By - Kretzmer
Written-By - Jerry Chesnut (11)
Written-By - Farnell-Jenkins
Photography By [Original Front Cover] - Chris Gabrin