Costello, Elvis And The Attractions - Armed Forces

NEW VINYL LP ON UNIVERSAL 2015

180 GRAM VINYL INCL. 7" SINGLE.

When Elvis Costello's first record was released in 1977, his bristling cynicism and anger linked him with the punk and new wave explosion. A cursory listen to My Aim Is True proves that the main connection that Costello had with the punks was his unbridled passion; he tore through rock's back pages taking whatever he wanted, as well as borrowing from country, Tin Pan Alley pop, reggae, and many other musical genres. Over his career, that musical eclecticism distinguished Costello's records as much as his fiercely literate lyrics. Because he supported his lyrics with his richly diverse music, Costello emerged as one of the most innovative, influential, and best songwriters since Bob Dylan. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elvis_Costello

Tracklist

Armed Forces:

“Accidents Will Happen”
“Senior Service”
“Oliver’s Army”
“Big Boys”
“Green Shirt”
“Party Girl”
“Goon Squad”
“Busy Bodies”
“Sunday’s Best”
“Moods For Moderns”
“Chemistry Class”
“Two Little Hitlers”
“(What’s So Funny ‘Bout) Peace, Love & Understanding?”

Live at Hollywood High & Elsewhere 1978
“Accidents Will Happen”
“Mystery Dance”
“Goon Squad”
“Party Girl”
“Stranger In The House”
“Alison”
“Lipstick Vogue”
“Watching The Detectives”
“You Belong To Me”
“Chemistry Class” (Live at The Warner Theatre, Washington D.C.)

Europe ‘79 – Live At Pinkpop:
“Goon Squad”
“B-Movie”
“Green Shirt”
“(I Don’t Want To Go To) Chelsea”
“Opportunity”
“So Young”
“High Fidelity”
“Lipstick Vogue”
“Watching The Detectives”
“Big Boys”
“Pump It Up”
“You Belong To Me”
“(What’s So Funny ‘Bout) Peace, Love & Understanding?”

Sketches for Emotional Fascism 10″ LP
“Clean Money”
“Talking In The Dark”
“Wednesday Week”
“Tiny Steps”
“Crawling To The U.S.A.”
“Big Boys” (Alternate Version)
“Green Shirt” (Demo Version)
“My Funny Valentine”

Riot At The Regent – Live In Sydney ’78 10” LP
“Oliver’s Army”
“Waiting For The End Of The World”
“Big Boys”
“This Year’s Girl”
“You Belong To Me”
“Pump It Up”

Christmas In The Dominion – Live 24th December ‘78 10” LP
“(The Angels Wanna Wear My) Red Shoes”
“No Dancing”
“I Stand Accused”
“(What’s So Funny ‘Bout) Peace, Love & Understanding?”

“Oliver’s Army” 7″
“Oliver’s Army”
“Big Boys (Demo)”

“Accidents Will Happen” 7”
“Accidents Will Happen”
“Busy Bodies (Alternate)”

Nick Lowe & His Sound – “American Squirm” 7″
“American Squirm”
“(What’s So Funny ‘Bout) Peace, Love & Understanding?”