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~ Elvis Costello
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  • Audio CD (5 May 2008)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Mercury Records Ltd (London)
  • ASIN: B0016KHAY2
  • Other Editions: Audio CD  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 16,075 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Song Title Time Price
Listen  1. No Hiding Place 3:59£0.69
Listen  2. American Gangster Time 3:45£0.69
Listen  3. Turpentine 5:40£0.69
Listen  4. Harry Worth 4:28£0.69
Listen  5. Drum And Bone 2:34£0.69
Listen  6. Flutter And Wow 4:18£0.69
Listen  7. Stella Hurt 4:46£0.79
Listen  8. Mr. Feathers 2:45£0.69
Listen  9. My Three Sons 3:05£0.69
Listen10. Song With Rose 3:02£0.69
Listen11. Pardon Me Madam, My Name Is Eve 3:53£0.69
Listen12. Go Away 4:55£0.69

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'Momofuku' is the twenty eighth studio album from British singer/songwriter Elvis Costello and was named in tribute to the original inventor of instant noodles Momofuku Ando. Produced by Costello and Jason Lader and recorded in a week at Sound City Studios, the album sees Costello do what he does best, using his unique song writing abilities to pen contemporary rock classics.

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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars "...a limited, primitive kind of man", 9 May 2008
This may not be the return to Vintage Costello that older fans have been waiting for, but it's not far off. It's definitely his best album since Blood & Chocolate (although any Costello release always has something to recommend it). Significantly on this one he seems to be having FUN. Bashed out over a week in February our Elvis seems to be rejuvanated by having the kids round (both his new twin boys and the musical scamps who gatecrash his party), which include Jenny Lewis and her beau Johnathan Rice as well drummer Pete Thomas's drumming daughter Tennessee.

Right from the word go Costello is in prime in-your-face form with No Hiding Place and particularly American Gangster Time (this one especially features a classic Steve Nieve '60's organ line that'll send you right back to Pump It Up). Over the following 10 tracks Costello moves from rockers, to country ballads to a touchingly autobiographical My Three Sons and finally to Go Away with a 96 Tears-like organ track that you'll be trying to get out of your head long after you've heard it.

On Drum and Bone he declares himself "a limited, primitive kind of man" and to some extent that's reflected in the music here - tracks that make you want to stomp and sway rather than sit and ponder. Lyrically though he's as astute as ever. "I'd rather go blind for speaking my mind" he says on American Gangster Time and so he does time after time.

Off the pop radar for some time now Momofuku probably won't change this, but for those of us in the know it's a time for celebration - Elvis is in the building.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Wow!! This album is good, 16 May 2008
By Poly (Fairport) - See all my reviews
I have listened to Costello's music for what seems like for ever and have enjoyed the varied styles of music that he has recorded. His different interests in a variety of music have been like a journey - a musical education for his fans. I have enjoyed them all, save for 'For the Stars', although even that had some intersting stuff on it. Despite enjoying all the diverse style's of music then, it's his rock/pop records that hold my real attention. Therefore when I heard Momofuku for the first time, I was chuffed to say the least.

Momofuku has great songs, great lyrics, a great band and a great sound. On first listening it reminded me of Blood and Chocolate, but on repeated listenings as the songs come into there own I have realised that it is a very different record to that one and is quite a unique album for him. American Gangster Time as other reviewers have pointed out does remind you of early Costello and for me Mr. Feathers and Harry Worth remind me of songs that could perhaps sit comfortably on Spike. Mr. Feathers equally reminds me of 60's era Kinks in the sound and in the phrasing - could just be me though. Mr Feather's is one of my personal favourites at the moment along with Stella Hurt and Go Away, which are both pounding guitar driven songs, which make you go back to them again and again.

My Three sons is possibly the most direct and personal song I have heard Costello sing. The obvious love he feels for his three sons in this song comes through but doesn't sound cringy in the slightest. The weakest song for me is Song with Rose, but it's no where near a bad song, it just doesn't have the punch that the other tracks do - yet anyway.

A great album that many people, more than just fans of Costello, should own. Ideally this should be viewed as one of the great albums of 2008, but sadly it will probably be overlooked for some commercial drivel.
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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars I wish I had been at this party!, 14 May 2008
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God, don't they sound like they're having a ball on this one!? And it simply all adds to the natural feel of the whole thing - not forced or pretentious. Once again Costello makes a fresh sounding record with some stonking tunes and spot on backing vocals. Effective fuzzy production too! Great to see he hasn't lost his gift for lyric writing - intelligent and incisve words are such a rarity in the rock/pop world. I hope he takes this one on tour 'cos as usual the recordings are brilliant but the live shows just blow you away. And to think all this was just written and recorded in a week - how does he bloody do it? His aim remains true!
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5.0 out of 5 stars A gem worth having!
Elvis Costello recently hosted a television series called 'Spectacle' where he interviewed many respected names from a diverse range of music. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Steve's Tip Sheet

4.0 out of 5 stars Elvis C. Back On Track.
A bit like Woody Allen - whom everyone liked "when he made funny films", EC was a hit with most of us when he really rocked, not when he whined and droned. Read more
Published 4 months ago by P. Bayley

5.0 out of 5 stars Flutter And Wow
This album is yet another departure from "classic" Elvis Costello, while still being classic Elvis Costello. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Guitar Heroine

5.0 out of 5 stars Woo Hoo
I try and give time to everything this man releases, but I haven't repeat played any of his albums since All This Useless Beauty. Read more
Published 13 months ago by robotfish

5.0 out of 5 stars Costello at his best !
Wow!! Whether you like Costello fast, slow, thoughtful or pure punk there is something on here for everyone. Read more
Published 13 months ago by H. C. Dunn

5.0 out of 5 stars No Hiding Place From This Superb Album
Recorded in a week and originally released on vinyl only, 'Momofuku' (named after the inventor of instant cup noodles) is a very pleasant surprise from Costello who had recently,... Read more
Published 13 months ago by A. Sweeney

3.0 out of 5 stars Good but not great
Like so many others, I am a huge EC fan who has found it difficult to swallow some of his meanderings, but this new one again is good but not great. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Bob Woodturn

3.0 out of 5 stars Elvis is Back (again)
How does Elvis Costello sound so fresh after so long? It seems to help to have his band the Imposters (3/4 Attractions) with him and to keep it simple. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Optica

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