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Ultimate Break Up Song?

#189
Garret Wheeler said:
Yo I was vaguely familiar with Elvis Costello but had never really dug into his stuff. I've probably listened to this song 10 times since seeing this yesterday. Thanks for sharing!
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If you are moved to do so, work your way through his catalog chronologically…that album was his first, recorded in a raw fashion; the second, This Year’s Model, is a classic, the first time he recorded with his own band. Bassist Bruce Thomas’ work was crucial. The third, Armed Forces, kept it up, but then he got sidetracked a bit, although every album after that has its moments. But that doesn’t detract from the fact that he was one of the most brilliant songwriters to emerge in the late 70’s. Plus, he always dabbled in outside genres and was involved with a variety of collaborators.
Oddly enough, one of his better known songs, “What’s So Funny About Peace, Love, And Understanding”, was written by his early producer, Nick Lowe.
 
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Michedelic said:
If you are moved to do so, work your way through his catalog chronologically…that album was his first, recorded in a raw fashion; the second, This Year’s Model, is a classic, the first time he recorded with his own band. Bassist Bruce Thomas’ work was crucial. The third, Armed Forces, kept it up, but then he got sidetracked a bit, although every album after that has its moments. But that doesn’t detract from the fact that he was one of the most brilliant songwriters to emerge in the late 70’s. Plus, he always dabbled in outside genres and was involved with a variety of collaborators.
Oddly enough, one of his better known songs, “What’s So Funny About Peace, Love, And Understanding”, was written by his early producer, Nick Lowe.
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Yup - not a bad song on This Year's Model. Not just "not bad", all great.

For an even harsher breakup take:



"Sometimes I think that Love is just a tumor - you've got to... ...cut it out!"
 
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#193
Michedelic said:
If you are moved to do so, work your way through his catalog chronologically…that album was his first, recorded in a raw fashion; the second, This Year’s Model, is a classic, the first time he recorded with his own band. Bassist Bruce Thomas’ work was crucial. The third, Armed Forces, kept it up, but then he got sidetracked a bit, although every album after that has its moments. But that doesn’t detract from the fact that he was one of the most brilliant songwriters to emerge in the late 70’s. Plus, he always dabbled in outside genres and was involved with a variety of collaborators.
Oddly enough, one of his better known songs, “What’s So Funny About Peace, Love, And Understanding”, was written by his early producer, Nick Lowe.
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I just wish BT and EC could "just get along", but from what I've read, just ain't gonna happen. Too bad, they're explosive together...
 
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