Elvis Costello Fan Forum

Man out of Time wrote:

Harry Lime wrote:Watching the Detectives is abrasive?

"She's filing her nails while they're dragging the lake".

MOOT

That's just a lazy Sunday around these parts.

Watching the Detectives is abrasive?

Nick Lowe bundle at least got me a cool metal lunchbox. Though this looks pretty nice, I have my original Columbia Armed Forces, and then the Ryko that I think came out of the very first box set. Can’t justify this one. Mostly packaging or am I wrong? That lunchbox is sure sweet. It has a prominent...

I've really enjoyed all three volumes of this project. Some really nice and interesting arrangements of the songs--and it's nice to hear Steve's work on them.

Hoping the CD is released here in the States.

In later years, the song would also take on a notable change of lyric: In the recorded version the words are “She’s listening in to the Venus Line, she’s picking out names, I hope none of them are mine.” That meaning is clear enough: Whatever mating ritual the TV woman is doing, the singer wants no...

Lots of Elvis content and some nice performances of recent material: https://www.npr.org/2020/10/20/925758638/nick-lowe-performs-lay-it-on-me-baby-from-his-west-london-home?fbclid=IwAR050fi67o0qPZije4E7rY6RfeW3jz8ucgVY4h31eY0gdKy-G9cxniFTGcM I've been listening to a lot of Nick this past month. Plen...

Always liked this one. Unfortunately here in the US, The River In Reverse is no longer on Spotify. So guess it'll be 49 songs in 50 days. 48, because we've already had the title track? :( The River In Reverse is on Pomp and Pout (as is Ascension Day), and that collection is available. Licensing... ...

No. 26 - Who’s Gonna Help Brother Get Further “What happen to the Liberty Bell I heard so much about? Did it really ding-dong? It must have dinged wrong It didn't ding long - Allen Toussaint” From “The River In Reverse” Always liked this one. Unfortunately here in the US, The River In Reverse is no...

Wish I'd seen the late show. I was at the early show, which was "challenging." Lots of idiots in the crowd--shouting, talking during the performance. EC was peeved, as was I. Oh yeah, I remember that. Lots of industry people at the bar talking throughout the performance. He finally called...

So many to choose from. Some memorable ones for me: The First One Cleveland with the Attractions August 15 1982 http://www.elviscostello.info/wiki/index.php/Concert_1982-08-15_Cleveland Two Days After the First One Pittsburgh with the Attractions August 17, 1982 http://www.elviscostello.info/wiki/in...

Harry Worth wrote:I'm not too bothered about what is next, but I'd prefer if it didn't end on Goodbye Cruel World.

I voted for Goodbye Cruel World because I think it will be an interesting discussion.

sheeptotheslaughter wrote:
Hetty is what I call one of Elvis's tuneless too many words songs. I didnt like it on first listen but on the second it fell right into place. I probabaly prefer it to No Flag but they are both good.

Sheep, I'm intrigued. Which other songs would you consider in this category?

Both new songs are grouped together on Spotify. They sound good when played back to back!

Armed Forces was the first Elvis album I bought, shortly after it came out (I finally persuaded myself to buy it because of the bonus Live at Hollywood High EP). Accidents Will Happen lured me in, but Senior Service set the hook in deep. It was the song that made me an Elvis fan. I'm sorry to see it...

For those of us in the States, we heard Sunday's Best on Taking Liberties, where it seemed to be a better fit. I think it's a good song, but doesn't really feel like it's part of Armed Forces.

Am I the only one who voted for Lip Service the last 5 rounds? I mean, it's a fine song, but it shouldn't be the one ordering another round at the bar while Radio Radio calls it an early night.

BA... I, for one, wholly approve of (occasionally) polling people on "worst"s in regard to EC, or any artist. A while back I'd asked the Wiki crew to name his three worst songs, and I got some really indignant responses. My attitude has always been that, yes, this is a fan's site and we'r...

I was talking last month to a friend of mine who is a concert promoter here in the States. He was telling me that things won't start up again until sometime in the spring of 2021. People--promoters, bands, fans--aren't willing to make a commitment this year to squeeze themselves into an enclosed spa...

..... does anyone else find Muriel’s interruptions really irritating? "Really irritating" is a bit strong I think. The whole thing is what it is. So looking forward to the next 50..... This captures it for me. I've watched every one, and I think you just need to get into the feeling of be...

I'm happy to be running this poll, and I would very much like to continue this series with his other albums from his first ten years. (No offense to the albums after Blood and Chocolate.) Yes, thanks for doing this--torturous fun! Although I was hoping you might choose a latter-day album at some po...

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Written by long-time Elvis Costello producer and acolyte Nick Lowe,

Hmm, think they got that the wrong way round.

This one's going to be tough, since I consider side one to be a perfect album side, and side 2 isn't very far behind. Just like with Imperial Bedroom, the first one is easy.

The others, well...

jardine wrote:i may be alone, here, but could you do it a bit slower? just a bit

It was fun, but I too wouldn't mind a little more time during the rounds.

This was a hard one because after Little Savage, I really like all the songs.Tough to see Tears Before Bedtime fall so early.

I think it can be hard to separate one's feelings for the music from their appreciation of cover art. I've tried my best to do that here: (1) When I was Cruel (2) This Years Model (3) Brutal Youth These are definitely not my top 3 musically, but they're my favorite covers. That's so true. It's toug...

The first round was easy. Now I don't want to play anymore.