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Elvis Costello | Format: Audio CD
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“My friend and brother, T Bone Burnett, produced Secret, Profane and Sugarcane. He and I also wrote two of the songs together.

“Sulphur To Sugarcane” takes its title from two Louisiana towns and is written in the voice of a charming but disreputable political campaigner. He is the kind of reprehensible fellow who glad-hands the women and gooses all the men.

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  • Audio CD (4 Jun 2007)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Format: CD
  • Label: Commercial Marketing
  • ASIN: B000OHZJJQ
  • Other Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 599 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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Song TitleArtist Time Price
Listen  1. (The Angels Wanna Wear My) Red ShoesElvis Costello 2:48£0.89
Listen  2. AlisonElvis Costello 3:24£0.89
Listen  3. Watching The DetectivesElvis Costello 3:46£0.89
Listen  4. (I Don't Want To Go To) ChelseaElvis Costello 3:10£0.89
Listen  5. Pump It UpElvis Costello 3:17£0.89
Listen  6. Radio, RadioElvis Costello 3:06£0.89
Listen  7. Accidents Will HappenElvis Costello 3:01£0.89
Listen  8. Oliver's ArmyElvis Costello 2:59£0.89
Listen  9. (What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love And UnderstandingElvis Costello 3:33£0.89
Listen10. I Can't Stand Up For Falling DownElvis Costello 2:06£0.89
Listen11. High FidelityElvis Costello 2:27£0.89
Listen12. ClublandElvis Costello 3:44£0.89
Listen13. New Lace SleevesElvis Costello 3:46£0.89
Listen14. Good Year For The RosesElvis Costello 3:07£0.89
Listen15. Beyond BeliefElvis Costello 2:34£0.89
Listen16. Man Out Of TimeElvis Costello 5:26£0.89
Listen17. Almost BlueElvis Costello 2:49£0.89
Listen18. Every Day I Write The BookElvis Costello 3:54£0.89
Listen19. ShipbuildingElvis Costello 4:53£0.89
Listen20. Brilliant MistakeThe Costello Show 3:44£0.89
Listen21. Indoor FireworksThe Costello Show 4:10£0.89
Listen22. I Want YouElvis Costello 6:41£0.89

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BBC Review

Hot on the heels of last year's career-spanning Best Of disc and the digital re-mastering of his first 11 albums, here's the latest attempt to cash-in on Elvis Costello's formidable back catalogue. Surprise surprise, it's almost identical to the host of other compilations that provide an introduction to this prolific and versatile songwriter.

As any Costello fans will already own all or most of The Best Of The First 10 Years, it's presumably aimed at those who have never purchased any of his albums before, and viewed on that level, there's absolutely nothing wrong with this exemplary if unimaginative set.

Chronologically charting the Liverpudlian's development from his spiky post-punk hits in the late '70s to the more experimental work of a decade or so later, most listeners will instantly recognise the pumping organ introduction of 'Radio Radio' and the Police-like reggae influenced rhythms of '(I Don't Want To Go To) Chelsea' and 'Watching The Detectives'. Most familiar of all is 'Oliver's Army'; its joyously exuberant piano and irresistible chorus arguably make it the singer's defining moment.

Entering the 1980s, Costello started to branch out and explore a more diverse range of styles, generally preferring to record with a variety of expert session musicians rather than his established backing band The Attractions. So instead of clever, chart-friendly pop, we get country covers ('A Good Day For The Roses'), Blonde on Blonde-era Dylan stream-of- consciousness rock ('A Man Out Of Time') and political ballads ('Shipbuilding', featuring a beautiful trumpet solo from jazz legend Chet Baker). All are standout selections from their respective albums, but the full extent of Costello's artistic ambition can only truly be appreciated by listening to the likes of Imperial Bedroom and King of America from start to finish.

With his intelligent, often acerbic lyrics, strong melodic sensibility and (occasionally excessive) willingness to innovate, there's no doubt Elvis Costello should have a place in any discerning record collection. But with at least five other similar retrospectives already out there, some at budget prices, will anyone actually need this one? --Chris White

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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Classic british pop. 25 May 2009
Format:Audio CD
If your of a certain age (like me) you'll have forgotten what a tour de force Elvis Costello was in the pop world.
This album will have you singing and dancing around in no time .
There are so many timeless classics on this compilation you will not be dissappointed .
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13 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Ultimate Attraction 17 July 2007
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Yes I know what you are going to say - another collection. Well, yes you're right, but its the primer for a series of themed releases being put together by the man himself. And after 30 yrs of brilliant, barbed, insightful songwriting, by a true literary genius of the era, isn't he entitled to have his say. Nicely packaged digipack, accompanying lyric/picture booklet, some of the best songs of the last 30 yrs and all for six quid. Come on you can't really complain. Get the themed 'Rock And Roll Music' collection that's also just out and you won't be disappointed. I'm waiting on the next in the series, long may his pen be filled with ink.
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Impressive 4 Sep 2010
By N. Brett TOP 500 REVIEWER VINE™ VOICE
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Although I always liked Elvis Costello, I think I only ever bought one album. So this collection is ideal for those like me who want to catch up on an impressive recording career. It has all the hits I remember and a few songs that I did not know (but were worth discovering). The music here stands the test of time exceptionally well and I enjoyed this even more then I thought I would. And at under five quid you can hardly go wrong.
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