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Elvis Costello Almost Blue: Deluxe Edition CD

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This is where Costello began to display the chameleonic tendencies that would serve him so well throughout his career. Abandoning snappy, "new wave"-associated rock for the first time, Elvis decided to visit Nashville and record his take on the country classics he loved so much. Enlisting the services of George Jones producer Billy Sherrill, Costello cloaked himself and the Attractions in countrypolitan trappings (including lush strings) for some distinctive version of country evergreens like "Tonight the Bottle Let Me Down" and "Sweet Dreams." Only the punk-derived fervor of "Why Don't You Love Me Like You Used To Do" and the bar-room raunch of "Honey Hush" interrupt the elegant, emotional balladry. Costello also pays tribute to a more recent generation on aching covers of Gram Parsons' "I'm Your Toy" and "How Much I Lied." Ryko's bonus cuts sweeten the pot considerably, especially the live version of Leon Payne's self-explanatory "Psycho."

Recorded at CBS Studios, Nashville, Tennessee in May, 1981; live at the Mean Machine, Aberdeen, Scotland on July 30, 1981; live at The Palomino Club, North Hollywood, California on February 16, 1979; live at The Royal Albert Hall, London, England on January 7, 1982. Includes liner notes by Elvis Costello.

Personnel include: Elvis Costello (vocals, guitar); George Jones, Johnny Cash (vocals); John McFee (guitar, pedal steel guitar); Tommy Millar (fiddle); Steve Nieve (piano, organ); Bruce Thomas (bass guitar); Pete Thomas (drums).

Liner Note Author: Elvis Costello.

Personnel: Elvis Costello (vocals, guitar); John McFee (guitar, pedal steel); Tommy Millar (fiddle); Steve Nieve (piano, organ); Bruce Thomas (bass); Pete Thomas (drums); Nashville Edition (background vocals).

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Q (11/94, p.136) - 3 Stars - Good - "...its exact power eluded most of us, although it arguably turned many other on to the genre from which it drew..."
Uncut (p.113) - 4 stars out of 5 - "[I]t's proven durable...sounding as warm and nasty as ever."
Uncut (p.143) - 3 stars out of 5 - "Part novelty, part Gram Parsons/George Jones kick, and all covers, its performances are workmanlike and soulful..."
Mojo (Publisher) (p.111) - 4 stars out of 5 - "ALMOST BLUE could not have made a bigger counter-mainstream splash."
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Category Rock/Pop Albums, Pop CDs, New Wave, Rock
Label Rhino
Orig Year 1981
All Time Sales Rank   4920  
CD Universe Part number 6755619
Discs 2
Release Date Aug 03, 2004
Studio/Live Studio
Mono/Stereo Stereo
Producer Billy Sherrill; Elvis Costello
Engineer Ron "Snake" Reynolds
Elvis Costello Almost Blue: Deluxe Edition Songs


Elvis Costello Almost Blue: Deluxe Edition Album Track Listing



Almost Blue: Deluxe Edition CD DISC 1: ALMOST BLUE:
1.Why Don't You Love Me (Like You Used to Do)?
2.Sweet Dreams
3.Success
4.I'm Your Toy
5.Tonight the Bottle Let Me Down
6.Brown to Blue
7.Good Year For the Roses
8.Sittin' and Thinkin'
9.Colour of the Blues
10.Too Far Gone
11.Honey Hush
12.How Much I Lied
Almost Blue: Deluxe Edition Songs DISC 2: BONUS DISC:
1.Stranger in the House - (with George Jones)
2.We Oughta Be Ashamed - (with Johnny Cash)
3.Radio Sweetheart - (live)
4.Stranger in the House - (live)
5.Psycho - (live)
6.If I Could Put Them All Together (I'd Have You) - (live)
7.Motel Matches - (live)
8.He'll Have to Go - (live)
9.Girls Talk - (live)
10.Too Far Gone - (lost session version)
11.He's Got You - (lost session version)
12.Honky Tonk Girl
13.That's Why I'm Walking
14.Wondering
15.Darling, You Know I Wouldn't Lie
16.My Shoes Keep Walking Back to You
17.Blues Keep Calling
18.Tears Before Bedtime
19.Psycho
20.Cry, Cry, Cry
21.I'll Take Care of You
22.Your Angel Steps Out of Heaven
23.Brand New Heartache - (live)
24.There Won't Be Anymore - (live)
25.Sittin' and Thinkin' - (live)
26.Honey Hush - (live)
27.I'm Your Toy - (live)
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Average Rating: (3.7 out of 5 stars) 3.5 stars

5 stars Elvis, how dare you!!
Yes, you can. Now everybody knows he's the best.
Submitted by primo.sabba (Genova - Italy) Verified Buyer
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5 stars Hats Off To Rhino Again!!
Another brilliant release - and another idiot review (one star?) that has nothing to do with the music. Just proves that there are a lot of morons in this world! Buy this set Now! - if you already did buy another and give it to someone!
Submitted by Brian (Fresno, CA, USA)
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1 star Almost Blue?
Why is this cd called Almost Blue? The cd booklet is actually blue.
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