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- Sat Aug 31, 2013 4:53 am
- Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
- Topic: 40 DAYS OF ELVIS COSTELLO: A Countdown To WISE UP GHOST
- Replies: 369
- Views: 838337
Re: 40 DAYS OF ELVIS COSTELLO: A Countdown To WISE UP GHOST
I'm also a huge fan of this album. Admittedly, I'm not the pickiest Costello fan, but there are no skipable tracks on this one for me. In this day when I usually shuffle my 16,000 track iPod like my own radio station, I still make time to listen to this one from front to back. As I've said in this f...
- Sun Aug 25, 2013 10:58 am
- Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
- Topic: 40 DAYS OF ELVIS COSTELLO: A Countdown To WISE UP GHOST
- Replies: 369
- Views: 838337
Re: 40 DAYS OF ELVIS COSTELLO: A Countdown To WISE UP GHOST
Elvis would probably be happy to know that this album had the exact effect on me that he probably intended. Because of this album, I sought out, and became a fan of, artists such as the Louvin Brothers and Jesse Winchester- artists I had not previously known. I really love this album and find it far...
- Sun Aug 25, 2013 5:48 am
- Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
- Topic: Did we celebrate this forum's 10th birthday?
- Replies: 29
- Views: 51029
Did we celebrate this forum's 10th birthday?
I was gone for a lot of June so sorry if this is a repeat. To the best of my recollection, the current forum (which evolved from earlier forums on EC's own site) came into being in early summer 2003. Not too many of us still here regularly it seems, but thanks to all for ten years of enlightenment, ...
- Sun Aug 25, 2013 5:43 am
- Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
- Topic: 40 DAYS OF ELVIS COSTELLO: A Countdown To WISE UP GHOST
- Replies: 369
- Views: 838337
Re: 40 DAYS OF ELVIS COSTELLO: A Countdown To WISE UP GHOST
Spike was my entry to the wonderful world of EC and GGG was the first thing I bought after that, and it is still my favorite EC comp by far.
- Sun Aug 18, 2013 4:09 am
- Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
- Topic: New album for 2013: "Wise Up Ghost" (with The Roots!)
- Replies: 1087
- Views: 1621898
Re: New album for 2013: "Wise Up Ghost" (with The Roots!)
I also like to wait and hear an album all at once. Other than listening several times to the single, I am avoiding the radio streams, although it is really difficult! Elvis is one of the only artists whose albums I still buy on CD (mostly to maintain my physical collection). For just about everyone ...
- Sun Aug 11, 2013 9:53 am
- Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
- Topic: Elvis album rankings at Stereogum
- Replies: 9
- Views: 11399
Elvis album rankings at Stereogum
Stereogum has ranked EC's albums from 'worst to best' in anticipation of WUG:
http://www.stereogum.com/1426582/elvis- ... ead-story/
http://www.stereogum.com/1426582/elvis- ... ead-story/
- Sat Jul 27, 2013 6:03 am
- Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
- Topic: Durham NC September 13th
- Replies: 8
- Views: 11231
Re: Durham NC September 13th
I agree. As a resident of Durham, this is complete news to me. I attended the make up show earlier this year and it's tough to think that he would come back with the wheel so soon. Do agree with all the positive comments about the DPAC though! Great venue.
- Tue Jun 04, 2013 10:26 am
- Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
- Topic: Elvis & The Imposters play RAH, London 4 June '13
- Replies: 49
- Views: 42006
Re: Elvis & The Imposters play RAH, London 4 June '13
Save your excuses VG! I am counting on you!
- Tue Jun 04, 2013 7:07 am
- Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
- Topic: Memories of Elvis in Ireland in 1983
- Replies: 20
- Views: 26387
Re: Memories of Elvis in Ireland in 1983
Fascinating stuff. Thanks for all the work on this!
- Tue Jun 04, 2013 7:05 am
- Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
- Topic: Elvis & The Imposters play RAH, London 4 June '13
- Replies: 49
- Views: 42006
Re: Elvis & The Imposters play RAH, London 4 June '13
As it is my birthday today and I am an ocean away, I am counting on the London contingent to request a song for me. You Tripped at Every Step would be my choice but I'll take anything. Do it!
- Thu Apr 04, 2013 3:32 pm
- Forum: The Annex
- Topic: Big gig regrets
- Replies: 12
- Views: 18206
Re: Big gig regrets
I've never seen Springsteen and passed on three opportunities: solo on The Ghost of Tom Joad tour in a relatively small theater (same place I caught Bowie on his final, brilliant tour) and twice in Greensboro, NC. Missed my chance to see him with Clarence and Danny. Sigh....
- Fri Mar 15, 2013 6:33 am
- Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
- Topic: Elvis, other good gents featured in Jim Lauderdale doc
- Replies: 29
- Views: 31773
Re: Elvis, other good gents featured in Jim Lauderdale doc
Jeremy and the film get a nice mention in this interview with Jim from PopDose:
http://popdose.com/sxsw-interview-jim-lauderdale/
http://popdose.com/sxsw-interview-jim-lauderdale/
- Thu Mar 14, 2013 5:31 pm
- Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
- Topic: Elvis Costello Countdown
- Replies: 184
- Views: 146677
Re: Elvis Costello Countdown
When the EC list is done, I plan to make an iTunes playlist. Anyone else? It will be fun to hear the songs in juxtaposition to each other.
- Sun Mar 03, 2013 10:41 am
- Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
- Topic: Elvis Costello Countdown
- Replies: 184
- Views: 146677
Re: Elvis Costello Countdown
Waited for the end of the countdown to comment, but I have to say that I have really enjoyed reading through the list and the analysis. I won't quibble with the picks- lists of this type are completely subjective- but I will say a big thanks for giving me some fresh perspective and appreciation for ...
- Sat Dec 29, 2012 6:02 am
- Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
- Topic: Elvis Costello mentioned in new book
- Replies: 6
- Views: 7047
Re: Elvis Costello mentioned in new book
Congrats Neil!
- Sat Dec 08, 2012 5:46 am
- Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
- Topic: Let's get Elvis to No. 1!
- Replies: 12
- Views: 15264
Re: Let's get Elvis to No. 1!
Not available outside the UK
- Mon Sep 03, 2012 5:59 am
- Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
- Topic: A CASE FOR SONG, #1: Bullets for the New-Born King
- Replies: 10
- Views: 14909
Re: A CASE FOR SONG, #1: Bullets for the New-Born King
I'd be especially interested to know the source of inspiration for the composition of this song. I've often marveled at how EC has the time/motivation to be so interested in so many things. It's a great number and showcases the 'new' style of guitar playing he employed often on NR. I overlooked this...
- Sat Aug 25, 2012 3:04 pm
- Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
- Topic: Happy Birthday Elvis
- Replies: 10
- Views: 16066
Re: Happy Birthday Elvis
HB EC!
- Sat Aug 18, 2012 6:08 pm
- Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
- Topic: Your Top 10 Favourite Elvis Costello Albums
- Replies: 32
- Views: 40818
Re: Your Top 10 Favourite Elvis Costello Albums
I like lists, but I can't rank 'em. Here are my ten faves in no particular order:
National Ransom
Trust
River in Reverse
Brutal Youth
Get Happy
Imperial Bedroom
Spike
King of America
Painted from Memory
Armed Forces
Pains me to leave off North, This Year's Model, Momofuku, and When I Was Cruel.
National Ransom
Trust
River in Reverse
Brutal Youth
Get Happy
Imperial Bedroom
Spike
King of America
Painted from Memory
Armed Forces
Pains me to leave off North, This Year's Model, Momofuku, and When I Was Cruel.
- Sat Aug 18, 2012 6:05 pm
- Forum: The Annex
- Topic: What are you listening to right now?
- Replies: 4056
- Views: 4081359
Re: What are you listening to right now?
Am rediscovering opera, a fleeting passion for a few years and one that I've ignored for the last ten or so. For $2.99 USD I got '100 Essential Opera Moments' from Amazon and am excited for it to reintroduce me to particular faves.
- Sat Jul 28, 2012 2:51 pm
- Forum: The Annex
- Topic: The Olympics
- Replies: 14
- Views: 21388
Re: The Olympics
Agreed. The only thing that diluted my enjoyment was the inane commentary provided by NBC anchors throughout.
- Sun May 27, 2012 5:23 am
- Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
- Topic: 'Dr. Watson I Presume' in critical condition
- Replies: 0
- Views: 3879
'Dr. Watson I Presume' in critical condition
Doc Watson is very ill. Read more here: http://www.wral.com/entertainment/story/11144162/.
- Mon Apr 30, 2012 8:09 am
- Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
- Topic: Elvis Costello & The Impostors - Durham NC, April 29 '12
- Replies: 50
- Views: 81215
Re: Elvis Costello & The Impostors - Durham NC, April 29 '12
Someone has posted 'Payday':
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5cVR68QVI7E
And 'Night Time':
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tbnxjjSwqTU
And 'Please Please Me':
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_ZVFOmnU4s
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5cVR68QVI7E
And 'Night Time':
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tbnxjjSwqTU
And 'Please Please Me':
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_ZVFOmnU4s
- Sun Apr 29, 2012 11:33 pm
- Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
- Topic: Elvis Costello & The Impostors - Durham NC, April 29 '12
- Replies: 50
- Views: 81215
- Sun Apr 29, 2012 11:09 pm
- Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
- Topic: Elvis Costello & The Impostors - Durham NC, April 29 '12
- Replies: 50
- Views: 81215
Re: Elvis Costello & The Impostors - Durham NC, April 29 '12
Set List: I Hope You're Happy Now Heart of the City Mystery Dance Radio Radio Spin 1: No Particular Place to Go Spin 2: Happy Jackpot- I Can't Stand Up for Falling Down High Fidelity Possession (!) Temptation Spin 3: Veronica Bedlam Country Darkness Payday Cry Cry Cry Spin 4: Oliver's Army Watching ...