Elvis Costello Fan Forum

Very sad news. RIP Mr Toussaint.

Verbal, I like James a lot and though their last is by no means the best album they've ever released, there are a couple of great songs on it. On top of it, my wife is a huge James' fan and she plays La Petite Mort at least a few times a week, so I've grown to love it. :-) Jack, eagerly looking forw...

Hi there, I would love to hear what fellow EC fans regard as the best music of 2014. I am looking at my list and I have to say I might be slowly turning into an old prick. :) With one exception, all of the artists have been around for more than 10 years (one, sadly, not with us any more). Many of th...

The show is going to be released on two-disc CD. http://pitchfork.com/news/53357-inside-llewyn-davis-live-album-features-jack-white-conor-oberst-elvis-costello-joan-baez-more/ Inside Llewyn Davis Live Album Features Jack White, Conor Oberst, Elvis Costello, Joan Baez, More Captures concert celebrati...

Enjoying the new album from Ben Watt (probably better known as being one half of the duo Everything but the Girl). The album's called Hendra, and it's an excellent collection of quiet (mostly), intimate, contemplative songs. Give it a try. And here is the live version of the title track. Ben Watt wi...

Just heard Watching The Detectives in a Czech supermarket in a small town 10km from the Polish border.

So far could be the best World Cup tournament ever.
Some brilliant games like Germany-Ghana or yesterday's USA vs Portugal (have no idea why the ref added 5 minutes).

The National must surely be one of the best live acts in the world. The show they put on last Monday in Warsaw was nothing short of breathtaking. Intense, powerful and intimate at the same time. The whole set was masterfully paced and played, but if I had to choose highlights, I'd go for Bloodbuzz O...

The National on Monday. Support from St.Vincent.

Beautiful tribute to Jesse so I'm pasting it in full. http://www.popmatters.com/column/180764-in-defense-of-jesse-winchester/ In Defense Of ... Jesse Winchester By Colin McGuire 15 April 2014 PopMatters Music Reviews Editor “That’s it, Jesse. The show’s over. You finished me off. It happened at rehe...

Yet another great artist I came to know through Elvis.
RIP Jesse.

Not sure if there are any Eels fans on the forum, but a new album called 'The Cautionary Tales of Mark Oliver Everett' is out soon and if you like their more introspective side, check out this lovely new song.

Morrissey announces a new album, World Peace Is None Of Your Business.

http://www.slicingupeyeballs.com/2014/0 ... -business/

Retrospective: The Best of Suzanne Vega, which reminds what a great songwriter she is, and makes me want to check out her new album, out this month.

On EC-related note, I've forgotten Bruce Thomas and Pete Thomas played on a couple of Suzanne's albums in the 90s.

Yeah, the site focuses on the acts which started back in the 70's or 80s', coming from new wave, alternative, electronica or college rock, or whatever you call it, so you might always be sure that their readers will choose New Order, Wire, Johnny Marr, or even OMD over any new bands. Sad that Lloyd ...

No. 16 in The Slicing Up Eyeballs Readers Poll.

http://www.slicingupeyeballs.com/2013/1 ... bums-2013/

Finally found some time to look back at the year in music. Lots of excellent albums in 2013, a few potential inclusions still waiting to be listened to (Cass McCombs, Kings Of Leon). FAVOURITE ALBUMS (random order) Prefab Sprout - Crimson/Red Vampire Weekend - Modern Vampires Of The City The Nationa...

No. 9 on American Songwriter's Best Albums list.

http://www.americansongwriter.com/2013/ ... ms-2013/5/

Thanks !!

The Best of Elvis Costello: The First 10 Years is now only 3.00 GBP from Amazon UK.

Has anyone got it?
Does it have a nice booklet?

The Best Of The First 10 Years compilation is only 3.00 GBP from Amazon UK.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Best-First-10-Y ... 21&sr=1-35

Any good?
Does it have a nice booklet?

Holy cow, what a set list!!
Well done with Imagination ...., ba!!

It's hard to find words to describe this tour. I am soooooo envious.

if anyone has/knows links to mp3's of full shows from this tour please have mercy and post them on this forum.

http://thetimes-tribune.com/news/review-costello-weaves-spell-for-kirby-1.1591523 Review: Costello weaves spell for Kirby By Kristen Gaydos (Staff Writer) Give Elvis Costello a guitar, and he'll weave a spell destined to keep the audience captivated. The musician kept it simple but stunning during a...

Nine new at each show and we'll end up with 199 songs

I'm counting on a few real surprises like Shoes Without Heels (can't believe it was last played almost 27 years ago, at least according to Wiki) or unexpected covers such as Nick Lowe's The Ugly Things (never played before?).