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Costello Music [Explicit Lyrics]

~ The Fratellis
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (81 customer reviews)
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  • Audio CD (11 Sep 2006)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Format: Explicit Lyrics
  • Label: Island
  • ASIN: B000HKDB72
  • Other Editions: Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (81 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 2,737 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Song Title Time Price
Listen  1. Henrietta 3:32£0.79
Listen  2. Flathead 3:17£0.79
Listen  3. Cuntry Boys & City Girls 3:31£0.79
Listen  4. Whistle For The Choir 3:35Album Only
Listen  5. Chelsea Dagger 3:35Album Only
Listen  6. For The Girl 2:48£0.79
Listen  7. Doginabag 3:20£0.79
Listen  8. Creepin Up The Backstairs 3:07£0.79
Listen  9. Vince The Loveable Stoner 3:14£0.79
Listen10. Everybody Knows You Cried Last Night 3:54£0.79
Listen11. Baby Fratelli 3:56£0.79
Listen12. Got Ma Nuts From A Hippie 3:11£0.79
Listen13. Ole Black 'n' Blue Eyes 3:15£0.79

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There's nothing terribly complicated about the Fratellis' debut album, Costello Music, but that's by no means a criticism. Rather than inject their songs with complex chords, or steep their lyrics with their political and social agendas, this Glasgow trio have instead focussed on writing 13 songs that are pure, unabashed entertainment. And it's a pace--and an attitude--that doesn't let up, from the jumpy opening bars of "Henrietta" to the groupie-reminiscing of "Ole Black'n'Blue Eyes". In many ways, Costello Music sounds like a return to the hedonistic rush of early 1990's Britpop, with it's exhilarating guitar riffs and arrogant swagger--"Chelsea Dagger" somehow applies the attitude of early Oasis to the pop catchiness of Great Escape-era Blur. But the Fratellis also know their history: the ska-punk of "Cuntry Boys & City Girls" and "For the Girl" has the Fratellis sounding like the cheeky offspring of the Clash, or a less-irritating Madness. But all this analysis kind of misses the point of Costello Music: this is music for dancing, not for contemplation. It's loud, fast and in-your-face, exactly what you'd expect from three young men with guitars. --Ted Kord


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The highly anticipated debut from hotly-tipped Glasgow triothe Fratellis couples frantic, riff laden contemporary rockwith references to 70's punk and stripped down acoustic numbers. Recorded In Los Angeles and produced by Tony Hoffer (Beck, Supergrass), 'Costello Music' is amongst the most talked about indie albums of 2006. Includes the singles 'Henrietta' and 'Chelsea Dagger'.

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant, then good, then intensely annoying..., 26 Jun 2008
By J. A. Marczak (Manchester, UK) - See all my reviews
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This album is undoubtedly a cut above the unnecessarily huge number of indie pop albums being churned out at the moment. The songs are instant hits with catchy melodies and energetic music to back them up. After a few listens though, and a massive amount of radio airplay, what remains is a collection of tunes you're a little bit sick of.

The standout tune for me is Creepin' Up The Backstairs, the only track inventive enough to keep me wanting to listen weeks after I bought the album.
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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Believe the hype!, 25 Nov 2006
By J. Groom (UK) - See all my reviews
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I first heard them on Radio One - where they were being hyped to death - and thought "here we go latest indie flavour of the month". But that Chelsea Dagger song was pretty catchy you know...
So I though what the hey I'll check it out and Wow! This album is quite frankly superb.
Every song has a slightly different style from full on punk rock in the vein of the Clash, Undertones, Buzzcocks etc to whistful acoustic numbers, theres also dashes of blues and ska in there too; and all wrapped up with fistfuls of hooks that'll have you singing along before you know it. Each song has its own little narrative going and have some absolute gems of lyrics in there. Most indie albums I find, tend to have great singles but the albums are samey and uninspiring, but for The Fratellis nearly all of these songs would make great singles and although I haven't seen them, I think they could be a great live band too.
I love it and at the moment it's my most listened to album and easily in my top 3 of the year so far. Check it out.
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14 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Nothing new but so amazingly good!, 3 Aug 2007
By N. J. Lynch "Nick" (Neverland) - See all my reviews
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Close to 50, I am probably one of the oldest people to review this album. And while a previous reviewer has pointed out they have not done anything particularly new, they have done what they do particularly well. This is an amazing album, it has not been out of my car's cd player since I got the car last september, it has hardly been off my cd player at home, it is simply one of the best albums I have ever heard. I just have to say that anyone who does not find Costello Music one of the best albums they have heard does not appreciate music. It is one of those albums that has to be an essential part of the collection for anyone who claims to like music. Sorry, but I cannot praise Costello Music enough. The challenge to the Fratellis will be trying to follow it up. Good luck on that front, guys, you'll need it....
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Don't waste time reading the reviews...just go and buy it...take my word for it whatever you pay is not enough! Absolutely mindblowing!!
Published 21 months ago by John Mills

5.0 out of 5 stars Just brilliant
This is not so much sing-along as roll your windows down, crank the volume and scream along at the top of your lungs, bouncing in your seat (preferably while someone else is... Read more
Published 22 months ago by pavlovsgirl

4.0 out of 5 stars Wow - super cool
I really wasn't expecting this, and it's awesome to hear something fun and exciting amid all the copycat sounds out there. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Jeffrey Petersen

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic album!!
An absolutely brilliant album. I had to listen to it about 3 times to get used to it, and after that I just couldn't help singing along or humming in the street! Read more
Published on 29 Oct 2007 by Ll Hornung

5.0 out of 5 stars Superb
As most of the reviews say, this album is instantly enjoyable. There isn't a lame track on there; if you're looking for some music to cheer you up, buy this! Read more
Published on 20 Oct 2007 by F. Mitchell

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant album
first heard 'whistle for rhe choir and loved it. Bought the album and loved it. with whistle for the choir as a standout 'chelsea dagger' a close second, this album rocks. Read more
Published on 28 Sep 2007 by Bj Lucas

5.0 out of 5 stars A Truly Good Album
I bought this from amazon not long after it came out, and i intantly fell in love with it. The songs are all likeable with an upbeat rythm. Read more
Published on 2 Sep 2007 by Ryan Pepper

3.0 out of 5 stars Pretty good - certainly original
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Published on 24 Aug 2007 by Cuban Heel

5.0 out of 5 stars ANOTHER great Glasgow band?
What is it with Glasgow/West of Scotland these days? Started by Franz Ferdinand, perhaps, it now seems to be one great band after another. Read more
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