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In 1977, Elvis burst out of the gate with a series of poison pen letters set to music. It was wordy, angry, and as catchy as a cold. And the man was prolific; he kept writing and recording like a man possessed, bringing forth a stream of great songs that showed not only an encyclopedic knowledge of music, but also a passion for it. From "Alison" to "Everyday I Write the Book" it was almost impossible to fault what he was doing, and even harder to select a few songs as better than the others. This best-of, which cuts off in 1986 with the Blood and Chocolate album, attempts that impossibility, and does a very good job of it. As good an introduction as there'll ever be. --Chris Nickson
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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First off Costello is NOT the Cockney Dylan-he may have been born in London but was baptised in Birkenhead where his real roots are.
Neither is he better than the other Elvis-this is not a valid comparison and as he's really Decan Macmanus the name Elvis was bestowed on him because of the power of it-Costello was his grandmothers name (the one immortalised in Veronica)
Unlike his namesake he was never restricted to what he was allowed to sing.
Obviously more intelligent than Elvis Presley ever was he wrote many of his own songs -his namesake never wrote anything same as Little Richard or Phil Spector.
Looking back at the 70s you see just 2 names who could be regarded as representative-Elton John and Elvis Costello
Neither is he better than the other Elvis-this is not a valid comparison and as he's really Decan Macmanus the name Elvis was bestowed on him because of the power of it-Costello was his grandmothers name (the one immortalised in Veronica)
Unlike his namesake he was never restricted to what he was allowed to sing.
Obviously more intelligent than Elvis Presley ever was he wrote many of his own songs -his namesake never wrote anything same as Little Richard or Phil Spector.
Looking back at the 70s you see just 2 names who could be regarded as representative-Elton John and Elvis Costello
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
The American Elvis had a better voice but it is the Irish Cockney Costello that has the songs.
Olivers Army, I Want You and My Aim Is True are the tracks that make this album a must for any pop fans collection.
Olivers Army, I Want You and My Aim Is True are the tracks that make this album a must for any pop fans collection.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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Having seen Elvis Costello play live in Birmingham around the time of Oliver's Army and been wiped out by the music, the lyrics, the politics and the cutting social comment, I still come back over and over to this collection and find something new each time. Sometimes it's the clever wordplay, sometimes the hidden messages and sometimes looking for Elvis' little links to songs by The Supremes that he buries here and there.
All expense spared
All expense spared
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Elvis Costello
Very good compilation album containing most of Mr Costello's best know material. It's still worthwhile, however, getting the original albums from which these tracks are taken
Published 1 month ago by Daniel Moore
Cockney Dylan
Mr Costello is the closest thing the UK has to Bob Dylan. He is better than Brude Springsteen, smarter than Paul Weller and cooler than a lorry load of ridges. Read more
Published on 2 Feb 2009 by Mr. G. Johnson
Top Stuff
He looks like Buddy Holly but sounds like Robert Zimmerman...A brilliant Greatest Hits collection with no duds or b-sides. Read more
Published on 26 Sep 2008 by Sir Noble Hart
The Noel Coward Of Punk
Track 22 of this CD is called I WANT YOU and the lyrics are better than anything written by Lennon & McCartney or Bob Dylan, that one song contains the emotion of a dozen plays by... Read more
Published on 12 Sep 2008 by John Smith
Magic Memories With Every Song
Elvis Costello is / was one of the greatest writers to come out of Punk Rock.
`Olivers Army` reminds me of when I was young, `My Aim Is True` reminds me of being a punk rocker... Read more
`Olivers Army` reminds me of when I was young, `My Aim Is True` reminds me of being a punk rocker... Read more
Published on 7 April 2008 by Mr Presley
Elvis UK better Than Elvis USA
A brilliant collection of great songs from the Charles Dickens of punk rock.
"Olivers Army" reminds me of my connection with The Falklands - and "I WANT YOU" has got to be the... Read more
"Olivers Army" reminds me of my connection with The Falklands - and "I WANT YOU" has got to be the... Read more
Published on 29 Dec 2007 by The Critic
I Want You
Elvis Costello was the `Bob Dylan` of PUNK and the best songwriter to emerge along with Paul Weller. Read more
Published on 27 Dec 2007 by Steve Allen
great introduction
great introduction for beginners and well put together compilation for established fans.
Published on 6 Oct 2002
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