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by Arbogast
Fri Aug 14, 2020 10:51 am
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Hey Clockface released October 30, 2020
Replies: 331
Views: 1126841

Re: New album Hey Clockface will be released October 30, 2020

Mikeh wrote:Am I alone in thinking that he lay down the paintbrush?
No. Spring for some proper artwork, FFS!

And while we're at it, get rid of the ghastly video backdrops in the live show!
by Arbogast
Sat Aug 08, 2020 1:00 pm
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Bruce Thomas interview on WFMU
Replies: 1
Views: 8061

Bruce Thomas interview on WFMU

This aired earlier today and will be available soon in FMU's archives...

https://www.wfmu.org/playlists/shows/95414
by Arbogast
Wed Jun 17, 2020 10:43 pm
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: which of these two long players is MORE of a clunker?
Replies: 40
Views: 74855

Re: which of these two long players is MORE of a clunker?

Apropos of nothing in particular, but a thoughtful, elegant observation:

https://twitter.com/paranoiacs/status/1 ... 9061001217
by Arbogast
Tue Jun 16, 2020 11:47 am
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: which of these two long players is MORE of a clunker?
Replies: 40
Views: 74855

Re: which of these two long players is MORE of a clunker?

See, now this has turned into an interesting conversation! I'll have to have a listen to "Broken" today. Never paid it much attention one way or another. Maybe it's horrible. For the record... Three worst EC songs: Playboy to a Man, My Three Sons, Party Party. Two worst things EC has ever ...
by Arbogast
Mon Jun 15, 2020 1:32 pm
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: which of these two long players is MORE of a clunker?
Replies: 40
Views: 74855

Re: which of these two long players is MORE of a clunker?

i guess as a guy who loved ALIBI back when it was ALIBI FACTORY in 1999, the song could do me no wrong, any version. May i especially recommend the LIVE IMPOSTERS take from October 28, 2002 from Newark, New Jersey....killer NEIL YOUNG style. 8) 8) That Newark show was terrific. The a capella versio...
by Arbogast
Mon Jun 15, 2020 1:29 pm
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: which of these two long players is MORE of a clunker?
Replies: 40
Views: 74855

Re: which of these two long players is MORE of a clunker?

BA... I, for one, wholly approve of (occasionally) polling people on "worst"s in regard to EC, or any artist. A while back I'd asked the Wiki crew to name his three worst songs, and I got some really indignant responses. My attitude has always been that, yes, this is a fan's site and we're...
by Arbogast
Tue May 26, 2020 11:47 am
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Steve Nieve - The Immobile Tour BackStage
Replies: 211
Views: 695972

Re: Steve Nieve - The Daily Improvisation

..... does anyone else find Muriel’s interruptions really irritating? "Really irritating" is a bit strong I think. The whole thing is what it is. So looking forward to the next 50..... This captures it for me. I've watched every one, and I think you just need to get into the feeling of be...
by Arbogast
Sat May 09, 2020 3:23 pm
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Steve Nieve - The Immobile Tour BackStage
Replies: 211
Views: 695972

Re: Steve Nieve - The Daily Improvisation

Who IS Raphael, anyway?
by Arbogast
Sun May 03, 2020 4:06 pm
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Steve Nieve - The Immobile Tour BackStage
Replies: 211
Views: 695972

Re: Steve Nieve - The Daily Improvisation

I was really hoping for "Twenty-Five to Twelve" today. Wouldn't that have been great?
by Arbogast
Mon Apr 27, 2020 3:21 pm
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Steve Nieve - The Immobile Tour BackStage
Replies: 211
Views: 695972

Re: Steve Nieve - The Daily Improvisation

EC mentioned doing an online appearance/performance "mid-week." Anyone know what/when this is?
by Arbogast
Mon Apr 20, 2020 5:23 pm
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Steve Nieve - The Immobile Tour BackStage
Replies: 211
Views: 695972

Re: Steve Nieve - The Daily Improvisation

"London's Brilliant"!...First time EVER!!
by Arbogast
Sun Apr 19, 2020 12:20 pm
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: How is everyone doing?
Replies: 32
Views: 34725

Re: How is everyone doing?

Infected--but recovering--here in the hot zone, NYC. Stay safe, all.
by Arbogast
Thu Mar 26, 2020 12:59 pm
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Steve Nieve - The Immobile Tour BackStage
Replies: 211
Views: 695972

Re: Steve Nieve - The Daily Improvisation

Gotta say, I'd be loving these a lot more if Steve was solo
by Arbogast
Tue Mar 24, 2020 1:17 pm
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Steve Nieve - The Immobile Tour BackStage
Replies: 211
Views: 695972

Re: Steve Nieve - The Daily Improvisation

Did anyone notice him doing a bit of "Busy Bodies"(!) a few days ago...?
by Arbogast
Tue Mar 03, 2020 9:38 pm
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Elvis & The Imposters play Sunderland Empire, March 3, 2020
Replies: 20
Views: 29722

Re: Elvis & The Imposters play Sunderland Empire, March 3, 2020

Okay, you Brit punters. This show ended, like, four hours ago. Where's the setlist?! Videos?
by Arbogast
Mon Mar 02, 2020 11:52 am
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Elvis and the Imposters play Southampton Mayflower Theatre - 1st March 2020
Replies: 18
Views: 32895

Re: Elvis and the Imposters play Southampton Mayflower Theatre - 1st March 2020

Bummed to see he's still using those video projections. They're lame, and distracting as fuck.
by Arbogast
Thu Feb 20, 2020 11:52 am
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Elvis Costello OBE
Replies: 95
Views: 261331

Re: Elvis Costello OBE

A fucking disgrace. Full stop.
by Arbogast
Tue Feb 18, 2020 1:03 pm
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Elvis Costello OBE
Replies: 95
Views: 261331

Re: Elvis Costello OBE

A fucking disgrace. Full stop.
by Arbogast
Sun Jan 26, 2020 11:52 pm
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Look Now wins Grammy for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album!
Replies: 54
Views: 131409

Re: Look Now nominated for Grammy!

Is there no footage of him actually winning? Was he on the broadcast?
by Arbogast
Fri Dec 20, 2019 11:52 am
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Steve Nieve plays Elvis Costello - January 8, 2020 - San Francisco, CA
Replies: 6
Views: 8824

Re: Steve Nieve plays Elvis Costello - January 8, 2020 - San Francisco, CA

Does anyone know if he's doing any other dates, in other cities?
by Arbogast
Sun Nov 24, 2019 1:07 pm
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Elvis receives Lifetime Achievement Honor from Americana Music Association, Sept 11 2019
Replies: 20
Views: 29710

Re: Elvis receives Lifetime Achievement Honor from Americana Music Association, Sept 11 2019

That was Red Cotton. Great, if brief, performance on that show!

Blame It on Cain was awesome!
by Arbogast
Wed Nov 13, 2019 12:22 pm
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: ba LIVE EC songlist updated thru March 23 = 777!
Replies: 88
Views: 89677

Re: ba LIVE EC songlist updated 10/19

..with opening band THE REPLACEMENTS!!!
by Arbogast
Fri Nov 08, 2019 12:24 pm
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Elvis & The Imposters play Fort Lauderdale, FL, November 7, 2019
Replies: 7
Views: 9871

Re: Elvis & The Imposters play Fort Lauderdale, FL, November 7, 2019

There seems to be something "off" about him this tour...some nights more pronounced than others. Worrisome...