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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: Elvis Costello (vocals, guitar); Elvis Costello; George Jones, Johnny Cash (vocals); John McFee (guitar, pedal steel guitar); Bruce Thomas (bass guitar); The Nashville Edition (background vocals); Tommy Millar (fiddle); Steve Nieve (piano, organ); 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, Country Rock, Rock
Label Rhino
Orig Year 1981
All Time Product Rank 12,319
CD Universe Part number 6755619
Discs 2
Release Date Aug 03, 2004
Studio/Live Studio
Mono/Stereo Stereo
Producer Billy Sherrill; Billy Sherrill; Elvis Costello
Engineer Ron "Snake" Reynolds; Ron "Snake" Reynolds
Personnel Johnny Cash - vocals
George Jones
Elvis Costello - vocals, guitar
Pete Thomas - drums
Nashville Edition - background vocals
John McFee - guitar, pedal steel
Steve Nieve - piano, organ
Bruce Thomas - bass
Tommy Millar - fiddle
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1Why Don't You Love Me (Like You Used to Do)? * See All 3 Elvis Costello WHY DONT YOU LOVE ME Lyrics1:36 $1.19
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2Sweet Dreams * See All 5 Elvis Costello SWEET DREAMS Lyrics2:58 $1.19
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3Success * See All 32:39 $1.19
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4I'm Your Toy * See All 4 Elvis Costello IM YOUR TOY Lyrics3:22 $1.19
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5Tonight The Bottle Let Me Down * See All 3 Elvis Costello TONIGHT THE BOTTLE LET ME DOWN Lyrics2:09 $1.19
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6Brown To Blue * See All 32:39 $1.19
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7Good Year For The Roses * See All 10 Elvis Costello GOOD YEAR FOR THE ROSES Lyrics3:09 $0.99
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8Sittin' and Thinkin' * See All 33:00 $1.19
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9Colour of the Blues * See All 32:19 $1.19
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10Too Far Gone * See All 3 Elvis Costello TOO FAR GONE Lyrics3:27 $1.19
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11Honey Hush * See All 3 Elvis Costello HONEY HUSH Lyrics2:13 $1.19
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12How Much I Lied Elvis Costello HOW MUCH I LIED Lyrics

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1Stranger in the House * See All 16 Elvis Costello STRANGER IN THE HOUSE Lyrics3:01 $0.99
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2We Oughta Be Ashamed
3Radio Sweetheart * See All 10 Elvis Costello RADIO SWEETHEART Lyrics2:25 $0.99
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4Stranger in the House * See All 16 Elvis Costello STRANGER IN THE HOUSE Lyrics3:01 $0.99
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5Psycho See All 4
6If I Could Put Them All Together (I'd Have You)
7Motel Matches * See All 7 Elvis Costello MOTEL MATCHES Lyrics2:30 $0.99
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8He'll Have to Go
9Girls Talk * See All 9 Elvis Costello GIRLS TALK Lyrics1:56 $0.99
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10Too Far Gone * See All 3 Elvis Costello TOO FAR GONE Lyrics3:27 $1.19
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11He's Got You See All 2
12Honky Tonk Girl See All 2
13That's Why I'm Walking
14Wondering See All 2
15Darling, You Know I Wouldn't Lie See All 2
16My Shoes Keep Walking Back To You See All 3
17Blues Keep Calling See All 2
18Tears Before Bedtime * See All 5 Elvis Costello TEARS BEFORE BEDTIME Lyrics3:01 $0.99
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19Psycho See All 4
20Cry, Cry, Cry See All 3
21I'll Take Care of You
22Your Angel Steps Out of Heaven See All 2
23Brand New Heartache
24There Won't Be Anymore See All 2
25Sittin' and Thinkin' * See All 33:00 $1.19
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26Honey Hush * See All 3 Elvis Costello HONEY HUSH Lyrics2:13 $1.19
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27I'm Your Toy * See All 4 Elvis Costello IM YOUR TOY Lyrics3:22 $1.19
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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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