ELVIS COSTELLO Vinyl Album Cover Gallery and Discography

 

ELVIS COSTELLO's Band Description:

Elvis Costello an English singer-songwriter and musician. He was born Declan Patrick MacManus in London, England in 1954. He began his career in the mid-1970s as a member of the band "Stiff Records" and then began recording under the name Elvis Costello. He released his debut album "My Aim Is True" in 1977, which received critical acclaim and established him as a rising talent in the British punk and new wave scene.

Throughout the late 1970s and 1980s, Costello released a string of highly acclaimed albums and singles, including "This Year's Model," "Armed Forces," "Get Happy!," and "Punch the Clock." He also collaborated with a wide range of musicians, including Paul McCartney, Burt Bacharach, and The Brodsky Quartet.

In the 1990s and 2000s, Costello continued to release albums and tour, and also began to focus more on his songwriting. He wrote and recorded with many other musicians and bands, such as Paul McCartney and The Roots, and also released several albums of country-influenced music. Costello's career has been marked by a diverse range of musical styles, critical acclaim, and a large and dedicated fan base.

In addition to his music career, Costello has also written several books and has made appearances on television and in films. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2003 and has received numerous awards and honors throughout his career. Costello continues to tour and record music to this day.

Elvis Costello is currently married to jazz pianist and singer Diana Krall. They were married in 2003. Krall is a Canadian musician who has released several critically acclaimed albums and won multiple awards, including multiple Grammy nominations. Costello and Krall have collaborated on several occasions, both in the studio and on stage. They have also been known to perform each other's songs during their solo performances. They have two children together.

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ELVIS COSTELLO & THE ATTRACTIONS - Armed Forces

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Radarscope Records RAD 14 , 1979 , UK

In 1979, Elvis Costello and the Attractions unleashed "Armed Forces," a sonic grenade that shattered the post-punk landscape. With its razor-sharp wit, political bite, and infectious melodies, the album cemented Costello's status as a songwriting force to be reckoned with.

Armed Forces 12" Vinyl LP Album

ELVIS COSTELLO & THE ATTRACTIONS - Goodbye Cruel World w/Daryl Hall

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F-Beat Records ZL 70317 , 1984 , Germany

"Goodbye Cruel World" is a sonic kaleidoscope of genres and styles, a testament to Costello's restless musical spirit. The album veers from the brooding balladry of "The Only Flame in Town" (featuring a surprisingly subdued Daryl Hall) to the acerbic social commentary of "The Comedians" a

Goodbye Cruel World w/Daryl Hall 12" Vinyl LP Album

ELVIS COSTELLO & THE ATTRACTIONS - ibMePdErRoIoAmL (imperial Bedroom)

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F-Beat Records XXLP17 , 1982 , Nade in England

Costello, the bespectacled bard of bitter romance, had always been a master of wordplay and melody. But with "Imperial Bedroom," he took his songwriting to new heights, crafting a suite of songs that were as intricate as they were emotionally raw. The album's title itself was a nod to the grand hotels

bMePdErRoIoAmL (imperial Bedroom) 12" Vinyl LP Album

ELVIS COSTELLO - This Years Model

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FIEND 18 , 1984 , Made in England

In 1978, the year punk was supposedly dead, Elvis Costello and the Attractions threw a lit match on its smoldering corpse with "This Year's Model." This wasn't just an album; it was a manifesto, a blast of raw energy and lyrical venom that set fire to the airwaves and left a permanent mark on the musical landscape.

This Years Model 12" Vinyl LP Album