A diverse collection of masterpieces that condenses change and evolution.
This compilation album of Elvis Costello's best songs offers a bird's-eye view of his diverse musical styles, from new wave to pop and roots rock.
This album offers a comprehensive look at Costello's wide range of expression, from his early sharp new wave sensibility to his later melody-focused songwriting. Each song features a unique arrangement and tonal ingenuity, allowing you to sense his growth as a composer. The dynamism of the band's sound coexists with the literary quality of his lyrics, providing a comprehensive look at the period when his individuality was at its strongest. While maintaining the differences between the different periods, the recordings have a sense of unity overall, making for a seamless listening experience. This highly polished compilation album is the perfect choice for understanding the evolution of Elvis Costello.
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20 TRACKS:
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Elvis Costello & The Attractions - (What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love & Understanding
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Elvis Costello & The Attractions - Oliver's Army
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Watching The Detectives
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Alison
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Elvis Costello & The Attractions - (I Don't Want To Go To) Chelsea
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Elvis Costello & The Attractions - Accidents Will Happen
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Elvis Costello & The Attractions - Pump It Up
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Elvis Costello & The Attractions - I Can't Stand Up For Falling Down
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Elvis Costello & The Attractions - Radio Radio
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Elvis Costello & The Attractions - Clubland
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Good Year For The Roses
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Elvis Costello & The Attractions - Man Out Of Time
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Elvis Costello & The Attractions - I Wanna Be Loved
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Elvis Costello & The Attractions - Everyday I Write The Book
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The Costello Show featuring The Confederates - Indoor Fireworks
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Elvis Costello & The Attractions - Shipbuilding
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Elvis Costello with Burt Bacharach - This House Is Empty Now
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Elvis Costello & The Attractions - I Want You
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Elvis Costello with Burt Bacharach - God Give Me Strength
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She
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Producer [Assistant] - Bob Kraushaar (13)
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Producer - Elvis Costello (19)
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Written-By - Costello
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Producer - Burt Bacharach (19)
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Written-By - Bacharach
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Written-By - Langer
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Producer - Trevor Jones (20)
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Engineer - Kevin Killen (19)
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Recorded By, Mixed By - Kevin Killen (19)
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Producer - Nick Lowe (1 to 10, 17, 18)
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Written-By - Lowe
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Engineer - Roger Bechirian (1, 2, 5 to 10)
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Written-By - Jones
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Producer - Colin Fairley (17, 18)
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Producer [Assistant] - Colin Fairley (14, 16)
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Producer [Assistant] - Jon Jacobs (12)
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Producer - Clive Langer & Alan Winstanley (13, 14, 16)
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Written-By - O'Riordan
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Producer - Larry Kalman Hirsch
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Producer - Geoff Emerick (12)
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Producer - Billy Sherill
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Written-By - Banks
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Producer - J.Henry (T-Bone) Burnett
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Written-By - Aznavour
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Arranged By - Julian Kershaw (20)
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Producer [Assistant] - Gavin Greenaway (14, 16)
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Producer - Declan Patrick Aloysius Macmanus (15)
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Written-By - MacManus
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Engineer - Ron 'Snake' Reynolds
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Written-By - Kretzmer
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Written-By - Jerry Chesnut (11)
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Written-By - Farnell-Jenkins
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Photography By [Original Front Cover] - Chris Gabrin
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Photography By [Inlay] - Tim Kent (2)
