Elvis Costello Fan Forum

I am now the proud owner of one special edition w/ DVD copy of Modern Times . Are Bad Ambassador and I seriously the only people who have picked up a copy so far? I thought there were a lot of Dylan fans aboard. Picked up mine this afternoon, enjoying it as I type. I'm going to like getting acquain...

AOL has been streaming it, and I like it. I won't know until I can listen closer how much, but it's definitely of a level of quality with the last two. Lots of classic blues references too.

Hey, that's what this board is all about, as far as I'm concerned. We all love EC, but from different angles. And sometimes the same ones. In my case, Imperial Bedroom was the one that really sucked me in. I'd heard various 'hits' over the years (that was back when MTV showed music videos, and a lot...

I've long been interested in the 'first four' theory. And to add to the pile:

Murmur
Reckoning
Fables Of The Reconstruction
Life's Rich Pageant

(R.E.M.)

Otis Westinghouse wrote:MLAR for me. Has some personal faves and lots of special personal memories too. I'm with Fishfinger King.

As am I. Spike lost its luster after the first year, but MLAR still gets my attention regularly.

I own both, and I've listened to <I>Mad About the Rwong Boy</I> exactly twice. <I>MLAR</I>? I've lost count.

I discovered the first three Love albums about 10 years ago, and I find them indispensable. Not for everyone, but that's fine by me. Arthur's in a better place now, and I'm glad I've had the pleasure of hearing him.

Tracks available digitally=good. But the concept of the re-re-reissue makes me think EC has been reading this board and our snotty comments about said concept, and decided to gouge us again.

I think this calls for another King Hoarse poll. How's about a ranking of covers, but only from B-sides or albums that are otherwise EC only (no KV or AB)?

This thread shows, more than anything, that while we all disagree on which albums by The Man rock our respective worlds, our passion for his work is without question. For me, that's the sign of a true artist. Dylan and Neil Young are the same -- everyone argues about good albums vs. bad albums, grea...

"What's Next For Elvis?" Exactly! I can reveal here exclusively that it will be an album of cover versions of songs from the Who's album "Who's Next" to be entitled "What's Next". I'd buy it! And then he can reissue it with the 1995 bonus tracks, and then he can reissu...

I'm with Mr. Foyle on this one. I like North start to finish, and one I throw it on I end up listening to it several times through. (And yeah, I don't include the 'bonus' tracks.) Of the selections on the poll, North is the strongest for me, followed by PFM.

1. The Sharpest Thorn 2. Six-Fingered Man 3. Ascension Day 4. Freedom For The Stallion 5. On Your Way Down 6. Who's Gonna Help Brother Get Further 7. Nearer To You 8. Broken Promise Land 9. The River In Reverse 10. International Echo 11. All These Things 12. Tears, Tears & More Tears 13. Wonder ...

BlueChair wrote:Hmm... looks like at least a few covers are in there, unless Dylan wrote his own "Rollin' and Tumblin'"

Can't remember where I saw it, but that and "Levee's Gonna Break" were mentioned as old blues songs.

At least now he'll finally be left alone. Thanks for the music, Syd.

That's anotha queer friend for our hero :lol: OK. I'm going to say this now before you inevitably get several new ones ripped for you by the others on this board. You really have to think before you post things like that. You may not realize it now, but your track record so far has you coming acros...

El Vez wrote: Love the cover!

I wasn't expecting something like that. Reminds me of the jacket for "Chronicles".

On the Wings album <I>Back To The Egg</I> (still a favorite in my house) there are two tracks featuring the Rockestra, which is a whole pile of famous people, one of whom was Bruce Thomas. A promotional clip including footage from the original sessions can be viewed at the link, and Bruce can be see...

Extreme Honey wrote:Maybe this time he'll take care of his son instead of taking all those amphetamines....(of course then we would never have those great early 80's albums).

What's the weather like on your planet?

Thanks for sharing -- much appreciated!

At this point, factoring in all the water under the bridge, I'd guess he gets paid enough to keep him living at a level to which he's become accustomed. Plus (as he said in response to a question I left on his message board) he still gets a kick out of where Elvis takes him every night on stage. You...

I haven't heard it yet, but apparently the "Fathers" edition of Theme Time Radio Hour features "Patsy Girl" by Ross MacManus.

I'm halfway between 'it's great' and 'it's good'.

martinfoyle wrote:http://www.expectingrain.com/
New Dylan album will be released Aug 29, and the title: "Modern Times". Alan Dean got this confirmed by Sony/Columbia. 2120

That's encouraging news. I'm not thrilled about the title, but that hasn't kept me from enjoying the last two.

http://illinoisentertainer.com/2006/06/07/costello-toussaint-cd-review/ Was this translated from a foreign language? This may be the worst writing I've ever seen in a newspaper! And not just because the guy clearly has his head up his ass! The Illinois Entertainer is a monthly that features several...