Elvis Costello Fan Forum

It's an endless source of curiosity to me - this thing about the bits of a track that backing musicians contribute, and the credit they get for that. I note that 'Hurry Down Doomsday' is indeed credited to 'Costello/Keltner', but that - for example - Bruce Thomas doesn't get a credit for the bassli...

verbal gymnastics wrote:

sweetest punch wrote:The second rendition of “Revolution #49” will be issued later this year but unfortunately will not be televised.

Intriguing.

This version sounds so much better in a female French voice.

That is very true!

It still remains largely pointless

Wow - so did the MLAR song use a sample? It sounds exactly the same! The CD booklet says that Elvis composed the song 'over a series of drum and tuned percussion loops assembled in advance by Jim Keltner'. Which is true, Jim Keltner is credited for it on the Ry Cooder album. Did Jim Keltner create ...

Since Elvis himself is so inclined to point out his influences, here's one that I only just now picked up:

Have a listen to what Jim Keltner contributed to this 1987 Ry Cooder song

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GxZb2K9 ... oder-Topic

Hawksmoor wrote:
I honestly feel this is a golden age to be an Elvis Costello fan.

To me, it feels a lot more like pewter. Or even asbestos ...

But glad you're enjoying it

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is that the MOST beautiful outer cardboard box you ever saw Ymaginatif??? :) :lol: :lol: :lol: now, how can i throw THAT in the recyclable bin??? I know ... But I gave mine to the gerbils ... I must draw a line somewhere ... My house is already full of stuff ... i can't be expected to keep empty bo...

docinwestchester wrote:

bronxapostle wrote:VINYL...I GOT THE 1999 TOO. 23 NEW LPS. stay tuned for my YouTube of my 40 YEAR PRINCE vinyl collection, coming soon i hope. Thank you friend!

It seems you all deserve a Prince symbol in your avatars!

Finally received my copy, along with the CD, and it was definitely worth the wait. It sounds so much better. You could really feel the bass on the Helsinki compositions. I was indifferent to "No Flag" when it first came out on streaming but I'm really digging it now. The sequencing is gre...

bronxapostle wrote:VINYL...I GOT THE 1999 TOO. 23 NEW LPS. stay tuned for my YouTube of my 40 YEAR PRINCE vinyl collection, coming soon i hope. Thank you friend!

Looking forward to that!

well, no one can stay angry with that sincerity in these troublesome times I can :lol: (but don't worry, I won't bore you with my frustration :wink: ) Lol....maybe this will make you happy, FOR ME!!! :D :) Darn, couldn't upload photo, my SIGN O TIMES box landed. Ah! You'll enjoy that one - CD or vi...

bronxapostle wrote:well, no one can stay angry with that sincerity in these troublesome times

I can

(but don't worry, I won't bore you with my frustration )

13. PARTY GIRL - from “Armed Forces” 14. I WANT YOU (SHE’S SO HEAVY) by The Beatles "I always tried to keep my quotations of The Beatles songs under control and leave that to Mancunians in the future. However, it’s pretty hard to deny that the guitar figure on “Party Girl” was an idea that occ...

Another ('professional') look inside the box:

https://youtu.be/Qc09OaU1ijM

A new mail from Second City: Apologies for another delay email but unfortunately we are still awaiting a few of the Hey Clockface color variants to arrive from the vinyl plant. The new expected ship date for these orders is November 27. In the meantime we hope you’ve been enjoying your album downlo...

The vinyl from the Costello-shop is delayed for another 2 weeks.

"The new expected ship date for these orders is November 27", says the email I've just received.

They heartily recommend listening to the download ...
It seems they consider vinyl, as a medium for music, obsolete ...

Well, I must say, as current deluxe boxes go, this one is rather cheaply made. Everything is cardboard, unvarnished and loose. The outside colours look as if they're fading already (after 3 days in my house). A school-folder to hold a loose bunch of singles and 10" records together? No ribbon ...

Well, I must say, as current deluxe boxes go, this one is rather cheaply made. Everything is cardboard, unvarnished and loose. The outside colours look as if they're fading already (after 3 days in my house). A school-folder to hold a loose bunch of singles and 10" records together? No ribbon t...

Qrates:

"Exciting news! Fuji~Rama by Steve Nieve has started pressing at the vinyl plant. Currently, the estimated shipping date for your pre-ordered vinyl is Feb 14 2021."

That will be ... what? 10 months after purchase?

what a pathetic service ...

The recordstore.co.uk website now posts a 7-10 days delay in dispatch ...

https://www.recordstore.co.uk/recordsto ... Q8C0000000

Not that they have actually let me know ...

I think it's a very good album. But strangely enough, after every listen, I don't feel much urge to listen to it again soon. I almost have to force myself a few days later. Nor do I feel like I want to play it to other people. Maybe it hit me at the wrong time (that sometimes happens with albums), b...

No signs yet of these boxes arriving tomorrow?
Tenterhooks, I know ...

wondering why spinning songbook deluxe was 350$ when all they had was one cd, one dvd, and a 10 inch ep? Limited to 1500 copies Individually numbered Signed by Elvis Costello Custom-made spinning wheel gadget These things raise the price considerably. And if they are your thing, they're rather plea...

wondering why spinning songbook deluxe was 350$ when all they had was one cd, one dvd, and a 10 inch ep? Limited to 1500 copies Individually numbered Signed by Elvis Costello Custom-made spinning wheel gadget These things raise the price considerably. And if they are your thing, they're rather plea...

I received an email that the Clockface LP was delayed for two weeks - to mid November. Maybe, if your superdecrazy package includes an LP, that holds up shipping?