Elvis Costello Fan Forum

Out of 5 stars, I'd give this one 3. And I tried. The Boy Named If, not getting what that means ... the title song is tedious and Spinal Tap'ish. Hard to listen to. 70% of the album is not at all good, but the parts I do like are really outstanding . Penelope. Paint the Red Rose. and Mr. Crescent. F...

Holy smokes. Would've loved to have seen that. I wonder if they'll release this in some format.

There is a 5 day gap between Vienna, VA and Denver, CO. Hopefully those soon get filled with a couple mid-west dates, which are lacking. St. Louis, KC, or Nashville we can only hope for.

This is fantastic news!

I've seen Nick with Los Straitjackets a half a dozen times now. Truly outstanding. So I will be going again. Hope to seem some Elvis sings Nick, Nick sings Elvis. Love this version of "Home is Anywhere"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rM9K9bjEViQ

You have it right, Hawks. That was me about the yeah, yeah's. The classic old-school Elvis comment is exactly what I mean about "contrived" on tracks like Mistook Me for a Friend. It feels like he is trying too hard to channel that spirit, and for me, it just doesn't work. It sounds forced...

The "yeah, yeah, yeah," and "dance a little jig" . . . embarrassingly BAD moments in the canon of anything Elvis has ever done. Mistook me for a friend is painful for me to listen to. The album has bright spots, but I would put it equal with Clockface and Don't Look Now. Delivery...

Mr. Crescent is one of his best. I'm still stuck on the bird reference, ..... crescent honey eater. Trying to unlock the references of being on a ship and taken to a different land, among many other things. Parlour spinnet with only 9 strings in it. ? Sister honey. Huh? Staring at the ceiling above ...

Can I just put in a word for “Mr Crescent?” It’s that final verse…with its implication that he is suffering from dementia, and the memory of what should have been his true love (lost long ago to his own untrustworthiness and reputation) floods his bewildered mind (“I wonder where my Honey has gone?...

I forget where I lifted this photo from, but thought it fitting for this thread. I think he sells himself short on his abilities. I for one, love the sound and fury he gets out of his Jazzmaster, on any number of songs. And to see him live solo, with just his guitar, is always fantastic. Elvis photo...

Well stated.

I have listened through completely 4 or 5 times now. Mostly good. I can't say like others that EVERY track is great, but there are fewer flat spots than some more recent works. The flat spots: Mistook me for a Friend - has some truly cringe moments. The yeah, yeahs at the end for example. And The Bo...

It's funny, I can't quite get a handle on this song - certainly from this performance. There's a kind of tumbledown ramshackle shape to it that I can't quite latch onto. Some great lyrics though - especially the one about lying about your age, so that by now 'I'm younger than you'. Really? I love e...

Love that new version. Charlie's little flourishes add a lot.

Agreed, John. Looks like a fun time at that parade. So many good spots in this video. Nick Lowe, Pete's comments, even Bruce Thomas giving a ringing endorsement -- not expected. The overall enthusiasm of the project was genuine and comes across well. This Years Girl was especially poignant with Cami...

I just took the dog for a walk and reluctantly decided to give this new release a listen. Was pleasantly surprised how much I like it. Just reminds me what a tight band the Attractions were, and still are. How great of a drummer Pete Thomas is. Bruce's driving bass lines. Steve's creaky organ motifs...

Of course he would let it slide. He has always boasted about this -- it's very much a part of who he is -- blending, imitating, interpreting, and this goes well beyond just borrowing of riffs. Even look at his stage name . . . . "Elvis Costello" suggests this. Or the "Imposters" ...

I'm sure it'll be at least a short tour. My prayer: Please let there be 1) No video backdrop on stage and 2) No backup singers. The video backdrop doesn't bother me as much as the back-up singers. Talented as they are, they are an annoying distraction. And don't crucify me, but I kinda wish he woul...

She sounds like a very sweet lady. That early picture of her. Such a pretty face. You can see Elvis' has her eyes.

I like it a lot. Reminds me a lot "Beaten to the Punch" and also "Go Away".

Could he also be referring to Trump? I think so.

Print version on the website: https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/iggy-pop-elvis-costello-musicians-on-musicians-1091103/ Costello: I know when I do come back onstage, it’s going to feel great. Imagine what kind of party we’re going to have! Thoroughly enjoyed that interview, having just ...

I will gladly purchase anyone's extra 7" copy of No Flag with Wish it Would Rain on the B-side. For a reasonable price of course.

Thanks for the info.

Had never heard this before, until it popped up on my FB feed somehow. Not sure how I missed it, but a pleasant surprise. B side to the Other Side of Summer?? Would like to know more about it - who were the musicians? Marc Ribot on guitar? Has an early 90's kitsch to it, but I dig it on some strange...

Dammit. Now I want it even more.

I can’t find a way to purchase this single. Is it only a part of a bundle?