Elvis Costello Fan Forum

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...

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...

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, ...

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.

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 ...

Stereogum has ranked EC's albums from 'worst to best' in anticipation of WUG:
http://www.stereogum.com/1426582/elvis- ... ead-story/

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.

Save your excuses VG! I am counting on you!

Fascinating stuff. Thanks for all the work on this!

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!

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....

Jeremy and the film get a nice mention in this interview with Jim from PopDose:
http://popdose.com/sxsw-interview-jim-lauderdale/

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.

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 ...

Congrats Neil!

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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...

HB EC!

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.

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.

Agreed. The only thing that diluted my enjoyment was the inane commentary provided by NBC anchors throughout.

Doc Watson is very ill. Read more here: http://www.wral.com/entertainment/story/11144162/.

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

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 ...