This Year's Model

I wasn't convinced in the first few songs but it grew on me fast and I bought it. Not a ton I anticipate returning to but it was very fun top to bottom. Does NOT sound 1978 at all. A 4 might be too much but a 3 feels disingenuous Favorite Songs: The Beat, Living in Paradise.

Undeniably a great record, there's a lot of energy bouncing around on this album. There's some really fun songs on here, but there were also a couple that I wasn't really listening to. It could be because I've been writing a paper, but I choose to believe it's cause they're just not that interesting. Despite this, Costello is clearly a very talented writer with a keen ear for melody. Favorites: No Action, Living In Paradise, Radio, Radio

This Year’s Model is fast, tight, and genuinely fun. What really stands out is how much the band drives the record. The bass lines are active and melodic, constantly pushing the songs forward, and the organ parts are crisp and syncopated, adding punch and momentum rather than atmosphere. Everything feels locked in and purposeful. “Pump It Up” is a deserved classic, and tracks like “The Beat” keep the energy high without feeling sloppy or dumb. The album moves quickly, with a sense of confidence and propulsion that makes it easy to enjoy even when Costello’s lyrical snark is front and center. The playing is sharp, economical, and groove-aware in a way that rewards repeated listens. I wouldn’t put this in five-star territory, mainly because the relentlessness can start to feel a bit uniform over the full runtime. But that same intensity is also what makes the album work as well as it does. This lands as a strong four for me: energetic, well-played, and consistently engaging, with enough musical muscle underneath the attitude to give it real staying power.

I went into this album with somewhat high hopes because I've seen a lot of music critics RAVE about Elvis Costello and to be honest, I've only heard a few songs by him, Pump It Up being the most famous, and I like that song, but the rest of this album was just.... meh... I understand why this album is on the list, but it just didn't hit for me. 3.3 / 5 stars

Kinda Boring. I like the instrumentals but nothings really standing out to me.

I didn’t listen to the whole thing, but enjoyed what I did listen to.

Every time I listen to an Elvis Costello album, I'm just left with this overwhelming feeling of neutrality, but sort of in a good way. Some albums leave me with the same feeling because they are boring or generic etc, and I have never thought that of an Elvis Costello album, but for some reason his music just does nothing for me. It's more than just "boring but inoffensive," I can tell that it's really good quality music, but for some reason it has still yet to really grab me.

way too much Elvis costello on this list

I love the energy, I love the lyrics. I understand why other's have rated it lower but I am exactly the audience this was written for.

first album ranking !!! you belong to me pump it up lipstick vogue radio, radio no action the beat big tears hand in hand living in paradise night rally (i dont want to go to) chelsea this year's girl lip service little triggers

Two songs in and I'm surprised this was released in the late 70s because it sounds like it belongs in a Shrek movie.

😐

The version I chose was only 37 minutes, thank you very much. Why so many Elvis Costello entries in this list? Drums are great in some of the arrangements. Listened before? N Saved tracks? N Favorite tracks? No Action, Lip Service ⭐️⭐️⭐️ It's Ok but not for me

Number of Elvis Costello albums in this list: 6 Artists missing from the list: Whitney Houston, Lady Gaga, Rihanna, The Supremes, Heart, Cher, Celine Dion, Alicia Keys, Alison Krauss, Joan Jett, Stevie Nicks, Pat Benatar, Etta James, Shania Twain, Billie Eilish, The Chicks, Toto, Journey, Bob Seger, Bryan Adams, Ben Folds, Bruno Mars, Barenaked Ladies, Weezer, Hall & Oates, Neil Diamond, Styx, Evanescence, Blue Öyster Cult, KC and the Sunshine Band, Three Dog Night Enough is enough. I don't want this voice in my ears anymore. Listened before? N Saved to library? N Favorite track(s): N/A ⭐⭐: Didn't like it, didn't hate it. Saved no tracks.

Yeah! I don't know how to rate this! Didn't mind listening to it at all, enjoyed most of it, a nice 39 minutes 3.5 I think? Rounded down, but honestly could go either way Songs added to playlist: - The Beat - Pump It Up - Radio, Radio

It was okay. Got some catchy toons and recognized a sampel from one of the songs which was fun. But nothing really fantastic.

no likey

First time listening to an album by this gent. Pretty groovy. But what I want to know is, how did Austin powers know who he was ?!?

not my type, okay...

Very solid album.

Raw, urgent, and hectic, this is Costello at his finest. The production, performances, and songwriting are all drum tight and sharp. No wasted notes, nothing that isn’t vital to the experience. Power-pop perfection with nervy edges. Love it!

Man, what a masterpiece. Every track breathtaking even after all these years. I refuse to believe there is a finer album anywhere. Well OK, it depends on your viewpoint I guess. But it's the album that transformed me from awkward teenager to, well, awkward teenager. And boy did it leave a lifelong impression on my psyche. And while we're here, can we hear it for The Attractions please. Top musicians, at the absolute top of their game. No, don't ask me to apologise. I won't ask you to forgive me.

This is a funky jukebox although I feel his vocals could be a little stronger. Ahead of its time though

There are a few tracks on this record that I've always liked, especially "[I Don't Want to Go to] Chelsea." Catchy tunes, cleverly rhymed lyrics. There are a couple duds, though, and the subject matter is pretty repetitive. And I'm a little sick of "Radio, Radio." Despite those complaints, I seem to be tapping my foot anyway - the beat is pretty irresistible. I'm leaning around 3.5 for this one, but I think I'll bump it up to 4 because I really do like "[I Don't Want to Go to] Chelsea."

Unbelievably modern. It doesn't sound like the 70s, this is instead more like 90s music. Way ahead of it's time.

I don’t really understand a lot of the infatuation with Elvis Costello and listening to this album just reaffirmed my position. Yeah the playing on this is good and there are a few decent songs like Pump It Up. But too often I think the songs have choruses that are really lacking. Worse, I am forced to listen to Costello’s voice which is just inferior to a lot of others in music. It all adds up to a subpar album for me. Nothing that is really that exciting or even interesting.

This is #day505 of my #1001albumsyoumusthearbeforeyoudie challenge, and… this is already my third Elvis Costello record. Between four albums with The Attractions and two solo ones, that's honestly a bit much for a single artist's representation, and I'm tired of pointing it out. I don't think I'd ever choose to explore his music on my own outside of this challenge. That said, This Year’s Model is a fine album with a tight, punchy sound. This is a 3 out of 5. Looking forward to #day506.

Just plain enjoyable. Obviously i knew Pump it up, This year’s girl and (i dont want to go to) Chelsea, but this album offers far more depth with every track of a good quality in its own right. I’d always considered myself as liking Elvis Costello but this process is making me realise how much.

It’s hard to not enjoy an Elvis Costello album. Songs like “Pump It Up” and “(I Don’t Want to Go to) Chelsea” clearly standout, but not to the extent that everything else is a dud in comparison. It’s a cohesive set of songs that have that recognisable Costello feel to them, even if some have aged better than others - “The Beat”, for example, sounds very 80s in a way others don’t. If I could give it 3.5*, that would be fab - but I can’t, and I don’t think it’s quite deserving of 4*.

More Elvis Costello - we're up to album number 3 - and this one has my largest "already know this song" ratio so far. Admittedly I only found out afterwards, I listened to the 2021 remaster which added Radio Radio, but I also already knew (I Don't Want To Go To) Chelsea, This Year's Girl and Pump It Up. I genuinely had to check that Elvis wasn't singing "big cheese" at one point during this album (this may be due to it being Boxing Day and therefore our house being fairly full of various cheeses). I really like Elvis Costello. Every album of his I've heard so far has reaffirmed that. 4/5

Hsben wir damals gerne gehört

Good!

ALL THE SONGS SOUNDS THE GODDAMN SAME. I do like the Bowie/Jarvis Cocker sounds to it tho lowkey. Don’t hate it, quite fun, nothing revolutionary.

No thanks. Repeats himself too much

This was good 3 stars

Not my cup of tea

Loved albums. Songs and themes vocals and instrumentals

Full of bangers, love Elvis Costello. 5 stars all day long.

I liked the first track and other songs.

а по-моему очень даже хороший альбом, веселенький, музыкальный, пролетел незаметно

So good. Every song is excellent. Fun fact: when I worked the control room at the AK sometimes I would play “Radio, Radio” while handing out radios to the floor guards.

This is equal part dumb and sexist, but I can't quite call it trash cause it's growing on me, and a bit catchy. I do not like most of it, but the songs I do enjoy sound different with each listen. I think it's important work musically, but the lyrics and the character he puts on are a turn off.

Dull and not worthy of this list

Little who? Pretty basic but still enjoyable. I liked the vocals, but I don't know what more to say. The atmosphere is nice, and the songs are generally fun but nothing out of the ordinary. 7/10

Pretty cool

3.5

3.0

Spoko, nie mój typ, może zbytnio klasyk i wydaje mi się, że to jest kicz. 6.5/10

Eh, not for me. His voice is a little off-putting. The 2-tone/pop rock blend approach of new wave leaves much to be desired. "Little Triggers" and" (I Don't Want to Go to) Chelsea" are pretty good jams though. The former is a ballad, the later is basically what everyone agrees to be the best on the album.

This music doesn’t move the way my body moves. I like a lot of of what I think people would call cerebral rock, but all the examples I could think of move me too. This doesn’t. The song this year‘s girl starts off kind of interesting, and then the synthesizer starts and I hear Elvis Costello‘s voice, and I’m just not into it. Do you think I could piss a lot of people off by calling Elvis Costello, the white man’s Prince? I think it’s just fair enough to scan but also really annoying. Elvis Costello‘s problems are not my problems. I think that really sums up why I have never cared for gotten into his music. It’s whiny. He’s annoying and sounds always like a high school kid complaining that girls don’t like him. You can be a musical genius, and have really cool and eclectic influences, and great production, and still make bad music!

Un disco que se escucha fácil y que se olvida igual. Fav: Little Triggers

Stark trea ändå, Pump It Up och Radio, Radio är låtarna jag hört mest med Costello innan det här projektet

Låter bra men börjar väl räcka med denna snubbe?

very creative album

What is this, my 4th Elvis Costello album? I liked the first one but since then I’ve gotten over the sound and the lyrics.

Franchement c'était bien

Ummmmm perfect album alert. First record with the attractions and he is at his sharpest. Every song is so catchy and the arrangements are perfect. Love love love love love this album

Relistened to this. Luxuriated in it. So awesome. Just rockin the suburbs in the best way. Having seen videos of him performing live does help this album out a bunch. I wanna say strong 4.5.

overall i find this album to be overly repetitive, from the lyrics, the overall melodies and the instruments used i just believe it needed something different to break up every song and differentiate them. i enjoyed the upbeat feel and the raspy voice, almost reminded me of the beatles.

This is not a genre or style I'm most familiar with or that I like very much. It made me think of the Red Hot Chili Peppers at some time.

It sounds like its straighy out of a 70's teen drama movie and I love it.

Fine, but impressed with the song lengths. Get in, get out, don't overstay your welcome; appreciated.

This is a pretty average new wave album. I see that it's widely considered Costello's best album; which doesn't bode well for his five(!) other albums on the list. It has some very good pop songs, but it is by no means great. The singing isn't great, and neither are the lyrics; it's distinctly average all around. It's the kind of album that doesn't really leave a mark on listeners.

Aside from the complete lack of vocal range and nuance, the arrangements are painfully annoying and the songs don't go anywhere. Why is this here.

My defining memory of this album is listening to it on the way home after the first time I asked a girl out (and got turned down). With that in mind and an extra decade of thinking about the lyrics, I gotta say this album doesn't really beat the misogyny allegations? But as a woman, I'll still always love this album anyway for at least three things: 1) Being my introduction to less straight-forward rock music, 2) Steve Nieve's amazing keyboard playing, 3) Giving a name to an episode of Buffy the Vampire Slayer

Some songs were really catchy but I do feel like if you’ve heard one Elvis Costello song, you’ve heard them all, so…

Awesome. Vibrant, grooving, catchy. And most of all, fun.

Respectfully, I hate this, this isn't for me. I don't like his voice.

There's some bops in here, if you asked me what songs they were, I couldn't tell ya

Maybe my least favorite Elvis Costello. Like him best when he’s hitting more emotional notes. Too fast and jangly, no payoff melodically or lyrically for me.

grew on me as i got through it fun album probably wont come back to it

melodiöser 70er-rock mit attitüde und kantiger note. gefällt!

Ist mir zu British.

Costello is REALLY not my cup of tea. I didn't HATE it but by god i didn't like it.

This is one of those albums that has one good song and the rest of the album is garbage. I say this fully knowing I hate Elvis Costello.

I don't know - I can see how he influenced others, but I just don't really like this. (3/5).

Overall pretty good! I think it ended stronger than it started. Would maybe need to listen again to really like it but also a chance it’s just not my vibe.

It's fine. I'm not a fan of Elvis Costello's voice, but this album wasn't bad. The songs are generally good.

Did not like this guy's voice. Pump it Up was the only one I really enjoyed.

misogynistic british new wave slop by a man with an incredibly whiny voice. properly exhausting to listen to, start to finish. that costello maintains to this day that his songs are not misogynistic and that it's the listeners who are the problem? buddy. oh Buddy. his lyrics are so uninspiring and unfunny so it baffles me that he's an artist that people talk about as having good wordplay. it's nothing but whining. even the band itself sounds corny as can be with little in here that sounds better than a half hour of white noise. i'd choose the bear.

This list has a whole lot of British New wave so I guess we've got to settle in for that. The band throughout this album is pretty good but, by god, Elvis Costello... I think after this album I hate this guy. He reminds me of other singers I like far more then him. It made me really want to listen to a Clash album or even The Boomtown Rats. I do not like this snide nice-guy core. You Belong to me and Hand in Hand was about the point I realized this would be a long listen. The band itself being so good makes the fact that I've got to hear Elvis Costello whine over this entire album even worse. Songs like Lip Service have a great sound to it completely destroyed by Costello's "ranting about another woman" hour. I wish this album was an instrumental. THIS GUY IS ON THIS LIST 4 TIMES? God damn it.

Can’t complain. I haven’t had an Elvis Costello record in two days. Out of the four (five?) I’ve had, there are only two that I guess I agree with. Which ones are they? I don’t know, I can’t keep track. Anyway, this is not one of them.

4.1/5 A-

Good songwriter. The Clash, Red Hot Chili Peppers and so many others can be heard here before they even existed. The bass player, Bruce Thomas, must be mentioned.

There's something about Elvis Costello that I still can't connect with, but I did enjoy this album.

This is my favourite EC album. Clever punk(?) with great lyrics and melodies. I think every song is great on this one - can't say the same for later ones. I saw Elvis a year or two ago and it was among the worst gigs I'd seen - as a result (maybe unfairly) this may have been a 5 star album. Its a 4 now.

I didn't really care for the first Elvis Costello album I got on here, but this time I had a much better listening experience. As I wrote for the other album, Brutal Youth, it was too much Costello for too much time. This one was a lot shorter and thus more manageable, since he didn't have as long to grate. There were still a few moments that started to go down that path. Little Triggers was probably the worst of them. But, I actually really enjoyed this album for the most part. It was peppy and catchy, with a bit of a punk feel--sort of like a more modern pop-punk record in parts. At the same time, it still had at least a little 50s/60s rock coming through. It didn't do too much, which I think was a strength here. Brevity kept this one good for me. I never got as tired of Costello as I did on the last record and instead had a pretty enjoyable listen. I wouldn't call it great, but I did think it was a decent album. Overall: 3.4/5

I feel like I owe this one another listen. The first and last tracks (No Action, Radio Radio) I thought were great, but it just dragged in the middle for me, at least on first listening. Still, I can recognize some real creative ingenuity here (can't believe it is a 1978 album, seems well ahead of its time).

my favorite

This album was played over and over again when I was younger and I have not listened to it in a while. It was so refreshing listening to it again. So many great songs and there are very few bad ones. Chelsea is always a standout song. I would like to own this album. It is very close to a 5 star album. 4.5 at least

I'm not sure I could listen to a whole album of Elvis Costello. I like his music but somehow his voice seems to be one that annoys after prolonged listening.

I was 7 years old when Elvis Presley died. At that point I was vaguely aware of Elvis Costello. Like, I had heard his name but that's it. But to my underdeveloped brain I just heard Elvis. So when the King died, I thought "well there's still that other Elvis. He can take over" as if it really was a title. Maybe they chose another Elvis like choosing a new Pope. But I think I heard a little Elvis Costello at the time and thought "that's not Blue Suede Shoes!" I wish I had had more exposure to rock like this in the late 70s. But that would have been an uphill battle. I come from the Midwest, classic rock country! And country. Elvis Costello wore glasses , dressed like a nerd and there were no guitar solos. I get nostalgic for the 70s often however this was way off my radar. This gives me nostalgia for a part of the 1970s that I never knew. I've only explored Costello's catalog in the last 10 years or so. The front to back listen was really rewarding. This guy has the catchiest writing, especially for the late 70s. I can understand its heavy influence on alt rock. Y'know I wrote all of that just to say that this was a fucking great album.

This could be a greatest hits collection. Elvis is an English national treasure. Maybe his best work.

The thing I heard more than anything before starting this challenge was that there are too many Elvis Costello albums. Here I am with my first - thoughts and prayers. Before listening, I knew who the lad was, with his Mark Lamar 1950's bin man knock-off look. I can't recall ever hearing a single song by him, though I almost certainly have. Obviously the guy behind the book has some 'special feelings' for him. I think that I'd give this a four with more listens. Everything is good, aside from some jangly guitar tones that I've never been a fan of. Drums good, keyboard hit and miss, lyrics good. What is preventing an instant four stars is the vocals. If we had a singer who could belt out these choruses, it would be a four. They feel anthemic and deserve a bit of oomph, but Costello ain't that guy.

Great album of Power Pop gems. Songwriting is off the charts, great vocals, band is tight and tons of energy.

One can probably trace new wave’s popularity back to this record, among others. It’s quirky, concise, and doesn’t overstay its welcome too much. I recognized a few of the catchy singles and slightly enjoyed a few other tracks. I see that there is a strong Elvis Costello presence on this list so I have a ways to go on that front, but I wouldn’t be surprised if this was as good as it gets in terms of his discography featured here.

Elvis Costello is my new favorite artist. Amazing all through, verbally yelled with excitement when I don’t want to go to Chelsea started. He’s so good. How did I ignore him for this long. I listened a couple times today, I think Elvis is just in rotation forever now.

Costello strikes again. He must've been a songwriting machine in these early years. This is another great record to listen to in it's whole or you can cherry pick a single or two. I'm feeling a soft 5/5, I was a little more into My Aim is True, but I have a feeling that's just because it's more familiar than a lot of these songs. Also who is playing bass on this record, that dude is really good. soft 5/5

This album has me bouncing between three and four stars pretty constantly for a number of reasons. Is it a pretty fun, upbeat listen that I ultimately can't really say has any issues? Sure, but for an album that released in 1978 I just don't personally (PERSONALLY) find the sound interesting enough to justify any sort of admiration. While there is ultimately no flaw, and I definitely can't claim there's no style, there's just not enough of it. Some of the songs bring the bass forward and it sounds fantastic, other songs let the guitar place wonderful full stops of every chorus with eccentric riffs... but some songs do neither. For me it also struggles with direct comparison, I like the New Wave genre a lot and instead of that playing into this album's strengths the whole I'm just thinking "if I were alive in 1978, I'd be listening to Talking Heads and The Police", two bands who pushed new wave forward by being brave and ultimately sort of weird, while this album just feels a touch too safe. Hell, even if I thought the aforementioned bands were too out there, I'd still be listening to The Cars before this (their self titled is amazing). This will be an interesting album to revisit, as I think this take could totally flip either way and I either double down on how little it interests me or I could truly grow to love the sound. I do note this is the second album by Costello, while literally all three of the above mentioned bands/albums originated in 77/78 so my opinion on this album could change based on the first album and it's influence on the genre. Best songs: No Action/Little Triggers/Radio, Radio Worst song: N/A Rank compared to everything else so far: 10/12 (above Private Dancer below Daydream Nation)

Topnotch lyricism, prolific multi genre album. Elvis Costello and The Attraction is so diverse. Love it

- ihan hauskoja koukkuja biiseissä - mulla ei oo mitään "erikoisesti" laulavia laulajia vastaan mutta tää kaveri kuulostaa välillä vähän ärsyttävältä - jaksoin kuunnella puolet, ei tää ny ihampaska ollu mut ei silti jaksanu enempää

“Perfectly balancing the raw energy of My Aim Is True with the more elegant pop songwriting that would come to characterize much of his later work, This Year's Model is not only Costello's best work, but one of the most distinctively brilliant albums ever to be released.” —-Matt Lemay, Pitchfork https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/1615-this-years-model/

Dosta kul album, pustim si neke stvari s njega svako malo, baš mi paše nekako. Zanimljiv je, plesni, iako možda kvalitetom nije najbolje šta si mogu pustiti. Nagradit ću ga jednom finom 4/5, 7/10

Sitting very in the middle on this one. Didn’t like it, also didn’t hate it. Hard to pay attention to the music tbh, I wound up paying attention to anything but the music. Objectively it’s good, personally I could listen to silence equally as interesting.

Strong 3,5

Noooo 2/5

I'm catching up on albums on this list I've skipped on this list for one reason or another. My catch up list has an awful lot of Elvis Costello and Radiohead on it. I guess I have a natural aversion to overrated Brits. Anyway. This was definitely an Elvis Costello album. The songs are all sort of the same, but some are catchier than others. Ultimately, sitting through 43 minutes of Elvis Costello is a hard ask.

Very distinctive voice and that makes the songs quite samey..some good but the music feels seperate to his voice, some good songs but nah.

The most 70s/80s prom night bate ever. So good if you're trying to fall in love at maybe 16 year's old with a man that used way too much hair gel

Highlights: No Action, (I Don't Want Go To) Chelsea, Lipstick Vogue, Pump It Up, Lip Service. In a nutshell: this year's new wave model. All Elvis needed to level up in the 70s was change bands. Clover was serviceable for Elvis at the time. The Attractions were a better fit. It gave the songs that punk rock bite. Pete Thomas is a fantastic drummer and I am appalled that his name is not regularly mentioned in music critics "best drummers of all time" lists. What needs to be said is this: criticism about Costello's lyrics wil be a sticking point for his whole career. What some listeners interpret as offensive, others will see as satirical observations. Case in point on this album: This Year's Girl. If you pulled any of the later albums from Costello's discography first, the generator did you dirty. Any of the first three albums are the better introduction to his work. Overall: 7/10

Pretty advanced sounding for the time period. Sounds like an album that could’ve been produced in the 90s.

Good rock album, I’m sure it was influential but I’m not educated enough to see how.

2.77

somehow this is also a 5 it's a bit on the pop side but upbeat enough compared to what i was expecting that i like it lol

Ne razumijem njega očito. Ako se ima šta razumjeti. Meni zvuči vrlo površno i nespektakularno, evo već drugi put. S prvog albuma se ništa nije promijenilo ni uznapredovalo. Unutar pjesme se nikad ništa ne promijeni ni uznapreduje.

REVIEW: imagine this, girl from 1950/1960. it's prom, he's there, across the gymnasium that is a repurposed church building (this is normal, america) and you can smell the reek of his gasoline-inspired hair gel. he's wearing a jacket and he'll only rarely beat you. you love him. ALBUM FOR THIS FEEL

eh

Maybe the most palatable EC album I’ve heard, mostly due to the bass, but I still don’t understand the cult of Costello. His voice feels restrained or something. It hurts my throat when I listen to it.

Not much memorable here

Probably one of the better Elvis Costello albums we’ve had so far, since there seems to be so many of them. This one at least held my attention until the end. Seems like it was a bit ahead of its time, I hear a lot of 80’s tropes in this late 70’s project. So points for that. However, this man doesn’t need to occupy so many spots on the list here. Plain and simple. My picks are “Pump it Up” and Lipstick Vogue”. Mid 3/5

Not my style, but pretty cool

I just prefer My Aim is True

I do enjoy a bit of Costello, I like his high energy and there again seems to be 1 song that I especially enjoy. The only issue is that all the other songs meld into one and I don’t really want to go back to listen to the entirety of the album.

2,1/5

Again, not a fan of Elvis Costello, but this might be the best I’ve heard from him so far. It was okay.

Really good album. No wonder he had so many hits.

The bass player on this album was coooookin. Good old pop rock n roll. Not listened to much Elvis Costello before, maybe I should! 4.0/5.0 Best Song: Pump It Up

I like the music, but i really can’t get on board with his voice. He’s a great songwriter and the songs are fun, but I find him grating. Nick Lowe Produced it and he’s the GOAT though. Pump it up is a great tune though.

Looks and sounds 20 years more modern

I find his voice very nasal

There's something about Elvis Costello that I have never enjoyed. I don't know what it is - it could be that my mum said that he's no Buddy Holly - but that's a conversstion for the therapist. It's not bad, this album, but I also don't love it.

Dude should add more fibre to his diet

Very fun record, I hadn't listened to Elvis Costello before, it was a good surprise. Catchy, dynamic and flows very well, I was impressed by the bass lines, the emotions of each song. It was very good.

Cool album. It's feels like a faster, edgier pop album. Not what I expected honestly

Once again, I can see the appeal of Costello crossing over with other greats from his time like Bowie and Petty, or Joe Jackson. Not bad.

Not my jam.

I suppose I can appreciate the music, but it’s not really my speed.

apparently I'm gonna have to listen to 5 more of this guy's records, and I don't really care for it

This is my fourth Elvis Costello album on thus list. Despite never loving one of those previous albums they've all gained a 3. I feel like this was the best of the set. It's going to have to get a 4 on the basis of being superior to his others alone!

Gracias Elvis Costello porque sin ti no habría muchos de los grupos post hardcore de hoy en día

Elvis Costello is another artist that is just plain fun. He doesn't have the biggest hits, he isn't the most influential artist, but he is a great time. Perfect artist for this list and the perfect album of Elvis's to include. Influence 3. Hits 4. Intangibles 4. Quality 4. I can dig it 3.

Did not really click for me

little funky, but nothing else really to it. Can't fully appreciate his voice either to be honest. It's ok, but would never listen to this myself.

Loved this pop punk treat. I have other Elvis Costello records--later ones. This was great to discover.

Solid, not my type of music. ,

The tracks on this album are catchier than on other Costello records and there's a good pop sensibility about it which ties everything together. My old band used to cover "Pump It Up", too, so there's something extra enjoyable about this for me.

I never gave this entire album a listen before, but it starts off with a bang with No Action. Pump it up and Little triggers are also highlights. This album hits from the first song and just keeps rolling, most songs are 3 min or less and the pace just gives you a down hill feeling from the jump, there's an excitement and an energy to this whole album, it's a lot of fun. The pop punk vibe is really apparent and I for one really enjoy it.

I love some tracks on this one and have loved EC for years. Pump It Up is groovy and punky. I don't love Costello's singing voice and some of the tracks you feel like you're waiting for t hem to be over. I do find the lyrics super catchy, and often find myself saying "I don't want to go to Chelsea!" to myself.

Love me some EC....4/5

It’s been a little while since I’ve had one of those albums that I can hear the influence on so many other artists or bands. I don’t know that this is a perfect album, but it really does some interesting experimenting with songwriting in terms of length, instrumentation, and lyrics. I don’t think I would seek this album out again, but I’d certainly listen again, and I’d recommend it to others just to round out their musical understanding.

Fine. It was fine.

war ok, nicht exotisch. Viele Lieder nach einem ähnlichen Schema aufgebaut.

It was an interesting experience...w

not my thing

Fun album.

Not my favorite. It has it's moments but I think it's just okay.

It was fine

The attractions provided a great backup to vocals that unfortunately did not do it for me. I found the album fun but ultimately lackluster. Radio, radio was my favorite song and I am not sure if that is because it was the best or the final song before I got to listen to something else.

I want to give this album a 4 mostly for Pump it Up but it’s not a 4 for me. Not after 1-2 listens. Not a huge Elvis Costello appreciator, but this album helped. Radio, Radio is good too. But just mid overall for me.

It's a long album, but after a brief listening I give it 3 stars. It might go higher or lower after a longer listen.

Vraiment cool. Meilleur que l'autre qu'on avait écouté. Musicalement très bon bien que ça se répète un peu entre les sons.

Très cool

Encore lui... C'était mieux que la dernière fois mais rien de bien marquant, au début je me voyais un peu dans un lycée américain. Je me suis imaginé Stuart, le quaterback célèbre que toutes les filles adorent, bg et bully, mais ça a pas duré longtemps. En relisant mon commentaire du dernier Elvis Costello j'avais déjà dit rien de bien marquant, s'il y a encore un album de lui je vais finir par sévir.

Elvis costelllo has a timeless sound. Listening to this I had to check to see if the album was 2004 and not 1968

Just not really my jam maybe like one play song on the whole thing

70s new wave. Sounds like more current alt rock, timeless.

I think the better of the Elvises deserves a better writeup than this but I'm beat. The music deserves to be here, it's good, I like some of it.

most tolerable album thus far (my third) but still, no tracks i'd choose to listen to again. this one just fades into the background for me...not bad OR good enough to catch my attention

Eh, it was ok. Didn't really tickle me, but didn't irritate me either. I remember enjoying Radio, Radio but nothing else really stood out.

Rockin’ good tunes. Will be listening to again

It sounds very modern, like last year's release from a new indie rock band. You can dance to it, or just listen to it in the car. You can even play it for a regular girl, and she won't think you're crazy. 4 out of 5

Unique sound and voice

ok Mr. Costello, I'll give it up. this was pretty good..... youre still annoying tho 3.75- 4.00/5

Dude is the real thing. This was a fantastic LP

Very nice i like this typemof Music and his blive is nice and there re lol 5 good songs

Feeds on its own nervous energy, it’s angry but fun, teetering on the edge of control. Basically, a riot, in more ways than one.

Why is that some of the best songwriters can't sing worth a damn? I enjoyed this as much as I could. "Pump It Up" and "Chelsea" were the standouts for me. The rest would have been better served by somebody who sang with Elvis' edge, but who could actually sing.

Better than I expected

Album No. 0059 on my list. Nice album! I didn’t know any of the tracks before, but I liked many of them. Cool lyrics, cool vibe, cool songs. “No Action”, “Pump it Up”, and “(I Don’t Wanna Go To) Chelsea” are my favorites. Solid album, will definitely listen to it again. 4/5 stars!

I was bored listening to this one and skipped through a lot of songs. Favorite Song(s): Pump it Up

Fuck Elvis Costello

Meh. Was probably great in 1978 but not so much now. A few good tracks, good lyrics.

Good album, sounds ahead enough of its time. Maybe I'm not giving it a proper shot since this list is full of early new wave-y stuff (crazy how pop-punky this feels for an album from the 70s) but it wasn't really that fun or interesting to listen to. Hard to hate, but it's a 2 from me. fav tracks: Lipstick Vogue

I'm not sure I get the Elvis Costello hype, spoilt by the last 50 years of pop so this doesn't really sound as groundbreaking after growing up with lyrical genius tswift

There's only one Elvis. I can listen to (almost) anything by Elvis Costello at any time of the day or night. I love his voice, his songwriting and wordplay, those tunes - the whole lot. And I love his work with the Attractions even more - that distinctive keyboard sound and, more than anything else, Bruce Thomas' extraordinary bass playing... Yep, this album's a belter. Released at the tail-end of punk's peak, it bursts with an urgent, melodic, punchy energy that I just don't think anyone else came close to. What a great record.

Off the cuff remark: I don't honestly know why but Elvis Costello has, almost passed me by. When I listened to This Year's Model this time (possibly first time all the way through?) I kind of regret that. It is fantastic guitar pop, just as it should be. I also had to listen again. Standout track: I'm going to ignore the big ones, though Pump It Up and Chlesea are gems. I was less famliar with Hand in Hand, for example, and I love it. Revisit?: Definitely, I feel I have under appreciated this album in particular. Sorry, Elvis has come back into the building...

These early Elvis Costello albums produced by Nick Lowe are magical. The raw "Basher" production suits these songs. This is the scrappy, street-smart Elvis singing pub rock power pop. Lots of musical hooks and searing, sarcastic, yet poetic lyrics. The album seems to get better with each listen. Bruce Thomas' bass playing is absoutely killer. A great sophomore record that reinforced Elvis as a great songwriter. Favorite song: Lipstick Vogue. It's a tour de force!

This album stands out because, unlike artists who just lift riffs and call them their own, Costello and The Attractions are open about the sources that inspired them - they use them as a foundation and build something new. Some of the comparisons in reviews feel like a stretch; people try to label it as everything from new wave to punk to even heavy metal. But really, it’s just a sharp, energetic pop-rock record. It’s catchy, focused, and confident - the sound of a band that knows exactly what it’s doing without needing to fit into any trend.

A solid 4/5 from me.

Raw and emotionally gut wrenching. Grunge classic for a reason. Would? Might be one of my favorite songs of all time. That, and the Alice In Chains Unplugged performance of some of these songs (notably Down in a Hole) are some of the most poignant moments in rock history with the lead singer visibly succumbing to addiction as he performed live for one last time.

Not a perfect album but album has a lot of meaning to me and I think all but one or two tracks are absolutely top shelf.

4/5

Absolutely unmatched in the charisma and catchiness department - his best.

Don’t tell high school me but I love Elvis Costello.

My god his voice is annoying

A lot more pop than punk. Even Pump It Up wasn’t as frantic as I remembered it. Album rattles along at a good pace though with tight arrangements. I like his voice. 3.5

I like a bit of Elvis. Although peak Elvis is always when he is his most vitriolic in my opinion (Blood And Chocolate one of my fav albums ever) A little too poppy in places here but Pump It Up is class.

I wasn't overly excited about the number of Costello albums on here but Spotify did tell me Pump It Up was my most played song of '23 so this was the one I was most looking forward to..and...it's good...especially.enjoyed the keyboards. It looks as though he recently released a Spanish language version of this too, so will be checking this out too.

Being of the knowledge that there are multiple Elvis Costello albums on this list and that it is seen as a pretty divisive and unjustified selection, I was a little bit skeptical diving into this as I’m not that familiar with his work. I had no need to be, it’s a banger of an album, I’d be happy to listen to it again, and again.

Yeah, that was good.

Didn't like it at all, pretty boring

3.5 to be reviewed - tired today

Already got it

3 von 5 kein Banger

I was dreading listening to this album since I just got another Costello album 2 days before but this one was okay? Not as good as Armed Forces but still tolerable. Though I enjoyed it more than Blood and Chocolate, I had similar issues with this album.

Threatens to excite but never manages it

Not bad - Pump it Up is a classic. Would listen again

It was a good album, maybe if I spend more time with it it'll turn out to be a great album, but I don't know if I want to do that.

Maybe 3.9 some good songs just dk if I’d actively listen

I really like this album, I think it is a fun one. I really think I will listen to it when I want something chill and joyful 3/5

4/5

Listened to this before as a dive into a previous EC album; loved it just as much 2nd go-round.

Very surprising. Not at all what I expected it to sound like. But it's not for me. I can see how this influenced music.

it's not bad. last one by Elvis I think

It’s a fun listen that won’t change anyones life. I probably won’t return to it anytime soon but it was pretty cool. My three highlight tracks were Little Triggers, Hand In Hand, and Lip Service.

The good-ish times roll with the Pump it Up king. I’m already pretty familiar with this record through the singles and The Deuce, but it all coalesces nicely in album format. And it seems oddly parallel to our terrible reboot of the Reagan years. Highlights are This Year’s Girl, Lipstick Vogue and I Don’t Want to go to Chelsea.

For me 1978's "This Year's Model" is unequivocally a five-star album. Elvis Costello's vocals may not be to everyone's taste but they are very distinctive. "This Year's Model" immediately showcases this, kicking off with the wonderful a cappella opening of "No Action" before The Attractions join the fray. This album marks The Attractions' first outing with Costello, and they are simply a superb band, musically tight and extremely talented. The rhythm section of Pete Thomas (drums) and Bruce Thomas (bass), coupled with the musicality of Steve Nieve (keyboards), adds a crucial, dynamic "certain something" to the overall sound. This synergy is a clear step up from the band (Clover) that backed Costello on his excellent debut, "My Aim Is True". The improved vocal harmonies also significantly enhance the album's quality and overall experience. Producer Nick Lowe delivers a mix that is crystal clear and holds up perfectly all these years later. "This Year's Model" is a quite wonderful album, one that has been a constant in my life, in one form or another, since its initial 1978 release. The original track listing flows effortlessly. While the casually acquainted might point to the hit single "(I Don't Want to Go to) Chelsea" as a highlight, there are many gems here. The absence of "Radio, Radio" from the original UK release is a minor footnote, as its inclusion on later versions only makes an outstanding album even better. If forced to pick a single track, the urgent, punky "Pump It Up" has long been my favourite Elvis Costello song. For reviewers and new listeners wondering why Elvis Costello belongs on any '1001 Albums' list, the answer lies in his excellent run of consecutive classics from 1977 to 1980: "My Aim Is True", "This Year's Model", "Armed Forces", and "Get Happy!!". This foundation was followed by essential works like "Imperial Bedroom", "King of America", and "Blood & Chocolate". Beyond the sheer quality of his work, Costello has been a huge influence on the music scene for approaching 50 years. He now commands a large and varied body of music, but for newcomers, I would suggest starting with those initial four albums. Side one 1. "No Action"  (5/5) 2. "This Year's Girl" (5/5) 3. "The Beat" (5/5) 4. "Pump It Up" (5/5) 5. "Little Triggers"  (5/5) 6. "You Belong to Me"  (5/5) Side two 1. "Hand in Hand" (5/5) 2. "(I Don't Want to Go to) Chelsea" (5/5) 3. "Lip Service" (5/5) 4. "Living in Paradise" (5/5) 5. "Lipstick Vogue" (5/5) 6. "Night Rally" (5/5) 7. "Radio, Radio" (5/5) Total - 65 Average - 5.00 142/1001 72/142 albums reviewed were new to me.

Classic album cover in my living room growing up. This album pumps. No pun intended on pump.

Cover 7 Proto-alternative rock. If you like 90s alt rock, then Costello should be a must listen, especially as a solo artist (in general, not just this album). This album in particular has some good songs. Favorites: 1. No Action, 2. Pump It Up and 3. Living in Paradise. Their album Accidents Will Happen is probably better but this is still a decent album.

Beguiling pop punk/art pop from a master. These little gems are growing on my after a second listen. I saw him in concert this year, for the first time, and sadly his voice is so shot it was a painful listening experience, tho he was quite witty in banter with the audience. I appreciate diving into his catalog to hear peak Costello.

5.5

Enjoyed this, not super memorable but was a fun listen

I didn't know costello sounded like this i don't think. it was enjoyable, nothing ground breaking but nice.

Recognisable hits on here

Hmmm, I kinda couldn’t be bothered but it was really good, as ever with Elvis Costello I guess

Fun album, good pop rock.

I bought this a long time ago, haven't really relistened a lot. Punchy poppy smart. 4 Heard before? Yes Owned: Yes: 22/1001, 22/88 (25%) Will I get? Already have

This one is not for me.. His voice bothers me and there's nothing about it that I like 🤷🏻‍♀️

Sounds like a drunk guy singing karaoke

Bien meilleur que son premier, et de loin. Il la sort du stade, c’est un fait. Le nouveau band qui enregistre avec lui (The Attractions) est plus proche de son esthétique. Un album réussi, malgré que toujours pas pour moi.

Frankly I love this album.

This Year's Model est le premier album que j'ai connu de Elvis Costello. Je l'aime beaucoup et ça reste celui que j'aime le plus. De My Aim is True à Imperial Bedroom ça vole haut.

Sa voix me fait penser à Eliott Smith. Dans le style Iggy Pop (Lust for Life). Je réalise que j'adore l'ethos du pop punk, j'écoutais Dookie hier et je me disais que ça peut paraître pas sérieux comme musique, c'est pas revendicateur comme du hardcore punk. Mais je pense que j'aime quand ma musique a un côté poético-ludique justement.

I liked it! I haven't listened to a lot of Elvis Costello but I enjoyed this, particularly 'Living in Paradise'

Pretty fun, upbeat album. It sounded fresh and kind of reminded of some of the easy-going 90s / early 2000s music, just with a little less noise. That said, probably not rushing back to go listen.

Excellent album for an introduction to Costello's music.

Meh

Glad this is over. There is obviously an audience for this dude. But it ain't me. The vocals are the same feeling I get when I listen to Bruce Springsteen. They're just so fucking wretched, that they end up doing a parody of themselves. The music is decent, some standard ole rock n roll. But the vocals ruin it for me. Hope I don't have to listen to too many of his albums.

Ganz gmüetlichi und losbari wuchenendmusig. Han s album ei mal ohni ufwand dureglost, denn schön süüberlich id akte gleit und det wirds jetzt für alli ziit verstaube. 3 Staubchörnli

I don't know if i love his voice. but it was cool

Gives the same type of feeling as watching mid Woody Allen movies. Extremely neurotic in both lyrics and sound. Midway from punk and new wave lies whatever the heck this is. Favorite Tracks: This Year’s Girl, Pump It Up, Radio Radio

Silver lake

Don't like it. Hate this guy.

3.5/5

I could not get onto the overall sounds and grove of this today. Turns out I maybe like the raw sound of the first album a lot more than I like the attractions. It feels tighter and more produced, but I think that works against the material a bit for me. I found that organ sound quite grating in parts. Still seems like some good songwriting at the heart of it though

Costello's most diverse and somehow best album

What an absolute delight to listen to! My prior experience with Elvis Costello was with some of his more popular hits - Alison off his debut album, and Pump It Up from this follow-up. Thought those are excellent songs in their own right, two songs simply can't give a complete picture of what an artist as varied as Costello has to offer. Listening through this album started to fill in that picture. I loved how Costello blended influences and ideas so seamlessly. He incorporates punk, blues and reggae, along with vocal stylings that seem to be drawn from Springsteen and Dylan, all while cohering wonderfully into a greater whole. Somehow, especially given the lyrical content of many of the songs, Costello is able to blend the punk sensibility with music that sounds almost infectiously happy at certain points. There are certain points of outright experimentation with production, but these moments are tasteful and don't distract from the larger picture of music that does not rely too heavily on studio effects. The Attractions - particularly the bass and drums - take center stage on many of the tracks, creating a driving energy that propels the listener through the album. While Costello's guitar feels relatively muted in the mix on most tracks, his vocals and clever lyrics shine throughout. Costello addresses the personal, societal and political with biting sarcasm throughout the album, but these messages were leavened by wordplay and double entendres laced in. It seemed that Costello's vocals were quite influenced by Dylan, but he came off more snarky than sneering. This album is eclectic, clearly influential, and above all entertaining. I'll likely have it in heavy rotation for the next few weeks and I look forward to exploring more of Costello's work.

Heavy on the pop/punk rock themes, good rockabilly sounds. Okay, just not my thing.

This is when Elvis started to intermix the strife of intrapersonal relationships and political themes.

This music seems so urgent and yearning, someone who doesn't have the social skills to express the strong emotions they are feeling. I kinda feel bad for it but I also like the music it created.

Elvis Costello has always been intriguing to me...I don't know why.

This is why I’m doing this challenge - to discover albums like this I’d never heard! This is a BRILLIANT album and I’ll be listening again to it for sure. I can’t even describe it’s genre, it kind of defies it. The less said the better, the more played the better! 4.5

Like the Beatles and the Arctic monkeys

perfect for eating men pussy one of the better examples of ‘1001 albums you must hear before you die core’ 4.5

More 70s artsy fartsy pop rock by a nasally white guy. This was my first time listening to Elvis Costello, though, I understand he has many more albums on this list so I guess I’ll get more acquainted with him. My biggest complaint is his voice. Otherwise, it’s decent pop rock. Catchy and tight music with clear and visual lyrics mainly about relationships, women, growing up and angst in general. The album’s good enough but not exactly memorable and I probably won’t return to it much. But yes, I understand this is near the apex of songwriting for many listeners.

I have never been able to get into Elvis Costello and that streak remains unbroken.

Superb

I don't get it. Song writer sure, but not much else good

I think this is my first time listening to Elvis Costello. Unfortunately due to other things going on I was only able to listen to the album in short bursts and only made it through the entirety once. That being said, I liked what I heard. I added This Years Girl to my library. I’m sure I would have added more if I had more time to listen to the album. I look forward to exploring Elvis Costellos discography more.

Pretty good. I appreciate good bass playing and Bruce Thomas of The Attractions was great. The bass playing is definitely a highlight of this record for me. Standout songs: No Action, Pump It Up, Lip Service. I wish I could give half-stars, because I'd rate it 3.5 stars, but I'll round up to a 4 because of the bass.

Feels like dad music, for better or worse. With so many albums to get through, it managed to hold my attention for a good 20 minutes or so. No, I am not listening to the 40-song deluxe edition.

This is good stuff

2 Elvis Costello’s in one week. This one a year earlier than the last. Similar sounds but a little more punk and a little less pop. I really liked this one, too, and actually recognized the Pump It Up song. Another 4 stars for me, but I vote we move on the Counting Crows. 😉

You can shine a turd all day long, but at the end of the day it’s still just a piece of sh*t. This album is more of the same from Elvis Costello; musically interesting yet vocally insulting. If they gave out an award for saying the title of your song as many times as possible within your lyrics, the podium would be Elvis Costello and then everyone else. I’m not sure if I’m being punk’d or if I lost a bet, but being served Elvis Costello twice in one week when there are 1001 albums in this project just seems cruel.

Rob: Hey man, let’s put this album in the book. Tony: Another Elvis Costello album? C’mon mate. That makes 5 now. Have you ever even listened to this one? Rob: No, but the publisher says we will never sell a book called 278 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die! So we need a thousand. Just put it in and quit bitchin’. Tony: Why a thousand? Why not 500? Rob: More albums means more pages and more pages means we can charge more money. Stop arguing or we’ll never finish this list. This will take forever if we think about every album we put on it. Just add that Elvis record. Tony: Ok, but what if someone actually listens to it? Won’t they know we just put it on the list to reach a thousand? Rob: You’re a full-on wanker, then, huh? Are you daft? Who the hell would ever listen to all these albums? We’re writing a book, Tony, a book. You read books, Tony, you don’t listen to them. Tony: Yeah, I guess you’re right. Rob: Plus, they don’t read the book before they buy it. By the time they read this, we’ll already have their money. Tony: Yeah, you’re right, mate. I’ll put all those Nico albums back on the list then. Rob: Plus, if anybody asks, we can say it had Pump it Up on it. That’s a great song. People will believe that. Tony: Yeah, I guess, and I sort of liked Radio, Radio, too … and maybe even I Don’t Want to Go Back to Chelsea. Rob: Whatever, brov, we just need to reach a thousand. So put this on the list and keep thinking… what comes after Costello? Tony: Um … Counting Crows. Rob: Nope, no one would believe that one! [They laugh as the lights fade]

I'm definately not mad we got another Elvis Costello. I liked this album MUCH better than Armed Forces, and I liked Armes Forces alot. This album is bit edgier and Elvis's voice feels like it's got bit extra punch and snark. Radio Radio of course is the highlight of the album, great song and iconic SNL moment. Love the vibe of this album, I'll be digging through the racks for a copy.

Really don't get the appeal of this one. It's just totally not for me

Another Elvis Costello album generated and another Elvis Costello album I'll never think about again

Honestly not bad

-2/5 just because out of spite. Nobody gives a fuck about or wants to listen to a whole album revolving around models. Would've been good for this if Costello became one himself and not a singer... This way he wouldn't be allowed to sing.

Great post punk pop album by Elvis. No standout songs, just strong throughout

Never actually listened to Elvis Costello before. Was a little wary going in, since there seems to be a lot of hate for this guy on the subreddit. But it was pretty fun, I had a god time. Best song: Pump It Up

I'd heard of him before but hadn't ever listened. Pretty good.

Music is great, lyrics about women are super shitty

I appreciate him as a songwriter, and mostly enjoyed this album. But, in all honesty, his songs never really grab me in a way that make me want to listen to more. Highlights: "The Beat" and "Radio, Radio"

I enjoyed it. I have heard of Elvis Costello many times but did not recognize any of his music. It was rocking!

Classic album. Acerbic songwriting and unlike the previous album My Aim Is True, now backed by the Attractions. A highlight apart from the songs themselves is Bruce Thomas’ bass playing.

I like it for what it was. Its not exactly groundbreaking anymore but at the time it was.

A very good album produced by Nick Lowe. Such a well produced album but certainly with a Nick Lowe influence. Not my favorite Elvis and the Attractions album but a very good one.

Enjoyed this more than I thought! Catchy hooks, voice was a little annoying but I got over it by the middle of the album. 3.5 rounded to 4

Generic white people music.

No good notes. Likes the songs.

An angry, eloquent punk-pop tunesmith with a hell of a band to drive the bangers. Favorite track: Radio, Radio (which also contains the best lyric: "And the radio is in the hands of such a lot of fools trying to anesthetize the way that you feel"). Honorable mention: Lipstick Vogue (madman drummer), Pump It Up.

74/100. This Year's Model by Elvis Costello & The Attractions is a good new wave record that’s sharp, punchy, and effortlessly listenable. With its tight songwriting and clean production, it’s easy on the ears and flows smoothly from track to track. A solid and accessible album that holds up well.

So elvis is literally one of the best songwriters of our time.The problem with him is that he basically wrote too many songs.And they all just kind of sound, not the same, but they just get mushed together.This, however, is this magnimopus?And it came early enough to where nobody was sick of him.And it's got all of his greatest hits.Basically, sands may be five or six other songs

En ole koskaan kuunnellut Elvis Costelloa, vaikka tiedänkin miehen. Tämä levy oli kohtuullisen tylsä, kappaleet aika tasapaksuja, mutta kuuntelin sen kokonaan. Parasta oli Elviksen ääni, ei jäänyt muuta mieleen, en osaa edes sanoa mikä biisi oli paras…

original emo, perpetually horny and angry at some woman he hates. what in the misogyny is this? wild how all the 2000 boy bands sound like him, time really is a flat circle. I love the music but it’s hard to listen to the lyrics. Pump it up!!! Olivia Rodrigo ey?

Heared about Elvis Costello but never heared his music before The way his voice sounds like 90s alternative, but back in 70s gave me some kind of uncanney valley effect Nothing groundbreaking for me, but enjoyable and engaging power pop, I had fun listening to this album

I actually just listened to this album last week after getting Armed Forces, one of my other favorite Costello albums. Loved this album for years!

Barf. I don’t like Elvis Costello apparently.

𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘠𝘦𝘢𝘳’𝘴 𝘔𝘰𝘥𝘦𝘭 is sharp, nervy, and full of Elvis Costello’s characteristic bite, but for me it doesn’t feel especially distinctive. The Attractions are tight and the songs bristle with energy, yet nothing here really stands out as exceptional. A solid record, but not one that left a lasting impression.

Probably Elvis Costello's best album. It contains one of the greatest singles ever released (Pump it Up), the production work by Nick Lowe (who should be on this bloody 1001 list) is flawless resulting in an album that will forever sound in all ways relevant with one foot in the past and one in the future- to busy observing to bother with the present. This Year's Model is one of those albums that you play again as soon as it ends because you are left in a state of disbelief at just how one album can be this life changing great. One of those albums that gets better with each listen- a mind-blowing thing considering that it sounded absolutely essential from first listen. OF NOTE: This review is for the UK edition of 'This Year's Model' ALL other versions are inferior and should be destroyed.

This Year's Model: an angry, eloquent punk-pop tunesmith with a hell of a band to drive the bangers. Favorite track: Radio, Radio (which also contains the best lyric: "And the radio is in the hands of such a lot of fools trying to anesthetize the way that you feel"). Honorable mention: Lipstick Vogue (madman drummer), Pump It Up.

Need to go back and relisten to this one!!

i think i like the album, it has a pretty interesting combination of different sorts of instrumentals like ska in "(i don't want to go to) chelsea" and kind of a rockabillish theme in other songs. Not going to lie, don't really understand much of the lyrics. What does "they call her natasha when she looks like elsie mean?" Also the opening lines of the "lip service" confusing as well. I think this album works best as just a decent bop. I don't know if he's playing a character of some voyeruristic observer or something in "living in paradise". Quite enjoyable and would see myself listening to it again. Would give 3.5 stars but since cant will give 4 stars. Also "lipstick vogue" slaps-those driving bass and drums are great. The political notes for the most part in "Night Rally" hit as well.

Did not get on well with this one. Not one song was added to my library. Will not be revisiting.

Blows chunks. 0/10

Well well didn’t expect to enjoy this as much as I did - listened whilst running and it was a real mood booster! Thanks Elvis

Listens: 2 Standout Tracks: This Year's Girl, (I Don't Want To Go To) Chelsea This was surprisingly modern sounding for having been released in 1978. You could have told me it came out in 1995, 2005 or 2015 and I would have believed you. The production value is crisp and clean. I hear elements of ska, post-punk, new wave, more traditional rock. It's not something I will be adding to my rotation or go out of my way to listen to in the future, but I was glad to have heard it.

It's okay. By no means bad but does not stand out either. Inoffensive.