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- Original Release Date: 25 Sep 1998
- Format - Music: MP3
- Compatible with MP3 Players (including with iPod®), iTunes, Windows Media Player
- Also available in CD Format
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| Play | 1. In The Darkest Place | 4:19 | £0.89 | ||
| Play | 2. Toledo | 4:34 | £0.89 | ||
| Play | 3. I Still Have That Other Girl | 2:46 | £0.89 | ||
| Play | 4. This House Is Empty Now | 5:08 | £0.89 | ||
| Play | 5. Tears At The Birthday Party | 4:38 | £0.89 | ||
| Play | 6. Such Unlikely Lovers | 3:23 | £0.89 | ||
| Play | 7. My Thief | 4:19 | £0.89 | ||
| Play | 8. The Long Division | 4:13 | £0.89 | ||
| Play | 9. Painted From Memory | 4:11 | £0.89 | ||
| Play | 10. The Sweetest Punch | 4:09 | £0.89 | ||
| Play | 11. What's Her Name Today? | 4:07 | £0.89 | ||
| Play | 12. God Give Me Strength | 6:10 | £0.89 |
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
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This album is one of the finest examples of quality pop music you can buy.It is a testament to the artists involved that this type of music can be released in today's cosmetic music industry.
I am not a great fan of either Costello or Bacharach which is probably why I can appreciate the merits of this album unlike some of the other rather blinkered reviews posted.I think Costello's voice adds to the slightly melancholy flavour of this largely ballad, soft pop set.Listening to this has made me appreciate the genius of Bacharach. He is the master of dictating emotion through the music which is enhanced by some clever, poetic lyrics which complement one another through out.He knows when to turn up the tempo to enhance the sudden change in timing often using poignant semi-tone melody or complete pauses in the music which almost bring tears to the eyes they are so beautifully produced.Few artists have mastered this type of writing since the late Cole Porter who was a pioneer of 'pop' tunes well over half a century ago. I shall not try to ramble about each individual track but I hope that this review intrigues you enought to give the album a listen. I would say this is in my top ten albums of all time which sits it with some pretty hefty classics!
I am not a great fan of either Costello or Bacharach which is probably why I can appreciate the merits of this album unlike some of the other rather blinkered reviews posted.I think Costello's voice adds to the slightly melancholy flavour of this largely ballad, soft pop set.Listening to this has made me appreciate the genius of Bacharach. He is the master of dictating emotion through the music which is enhanced by some clever, poetic lyrics which complement one another through out.He knows when to turn up the tempo to enhance the sudden change in timing often using poignant semi-tone melody or complete pauses in the music which almost bring tears to the eyes they are so beautifully produced.Few artists have mastered this type of writing since the late Cole Porter who was a pioneer of 'pop' tunes well over half a century ago. I shall not try to ramble about each individual track but I hope that this review intrigues you enought to give the album a listen. I would say this is in my top ten albums of all time which sits it with some pretty hefty classics!
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
It's difficult to find the words to accurately convey the brilliance of this album, and believe me I'm not one to lavish praise lightly. I've long been a fan of Costello but in this collaboration he really excells himself, aided obviously by the accepted brilliance of Bacharach. For me 'My Thief' stands out for the crafted lyrics and the desperation of Elvis's delivery but to be honest there are no tracks on this album that even descend as far as 'average'. In case you think I've just bought this album I haven't - it's 7 or 8 months old in my collection and probably the most played in that time. When you look at what passes for popular music in the charts today, this album is a timely reminder of what it is actually possible to achieve when two artistes of genuine talent combine in an organic way. Too early, I accept, to call it a classic but ask me in ten years time and I'm sure my opinion won't have changed.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
If I had to take one album to a desert island it would be this one. There are no weak songs. Indeed I know of no other album which achieves such a consistently high standard throughout. If you are in any doubt about buying this album- don't be. You will get to love this album.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Take Time to Appreciate this Classic
This is the second copy of this album that I have owned; (the first mysteriously disappeared in an AVIS hire car)... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Miriam
PAGES FROM CEEFAX
Being an E.C. fan for 30 plus years and who loves the diversity of the great man's voice this album sounds like Elvis busting for a crap whilst listening to pages from ceefax. Read more
Published 4 months ago by PSHMC
Like a Dionne Warwick album without Dionne Warwick
I have all the Bacharach songs available on CD.Songs for all manner of singers-girl groups (Shepherd Sisters),high school pop (Frankie Avalon,Joey Powers,Tina Robin)country singers... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Richard
Don't give up your day job, Elvis . . .
I've been trying to like this album for some time, but it just doesn't work for me. Costello is little short of a god as far as I'm concerned, having followed every phase and... Read more
Published 18 months ago by L. T. M. Liechti
A Classic in the future...?
I was never a huge vocal fan of either of the talented singer/songwriters here, but appreciated the writing talents immensely of Mr Bacharach & Mr Costello. Read more
Published 22 months ago by ricardo
Two great musicians together
I'm fan of both of them so what can I say? But being honest, even if wasn't fan of Costello and Bacharach I have to say this is a great CD. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Benavent
Stunning
Every element of this project desreves full marks: the music, the lyrics, the arrangements, the production, and - especially - some fantastic vocal performances from Mr Costello. Read more
Published on 8 Dec 2009 by dead joe
The very best!
This magnificent album combines the wonderful talents of Burt Bacharach and Elvis Costello together to create something completely unique. Read more
Published on 8 Oct 2006 by S J Buck
Inspiring - and always appropriate!
I had high hopes for this album and was initially dissapointed. However, I've always found that the more reluctant an album is to give up it's secrets, the more worthwhile it... Read more
Published on 3 Dec 2003 by Bartholomew Day
Compromised
Two of the greatest songwriters of all time who obviously admire each others work... it intrigued me to hear of this project, and as much as I was looking forward to hearing, and... Read more
Published on 30 Jun 2002 by cold as the sea
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