This Year's Model

This was a nice listen. The blend of new wave and punk, paired with lyrics exploring objectification, angst, and desire, makes it a good way to start the day. The downside is that the first half is far more memorable, while the second half feels a bit padded. Some of those tracks could have done more on the instrumental side, and the vocal performance occasionally slips into autopilot. I'd revisit the album at some point to see if I missed anything. My favorite songs are "This Year’s Girl" and "The Beat".

Great

A lot of my experience with this album was "ohhh, he sang that song??" Short and sweet. Fun stuff!

Enjoyed that, big standouts Pump It Up and Radio Radio.

Elvis Costello's voice just doesn't do it for me but I like the actual songs . It was also a decent length for an album and a decent enough time

not my genre of music I try to like it but I cant

Quite nice.

It was pretty fine, but in general, I'm not a huge Elvis Costello fan. I don't dislike his music, though.

I accidentally listened to the back half of this record on shuffle, so I had to go back and listen again. Some heaters on this one. No Action, Pump It Up, and Living in Paradise are my favorites. Weirdly enough My Aim is True was one of my most listened to albums in college. Love that record. This one isn't as cohesive imo despite having more critical acclaim. I like it. 3.5/5

There is something off-putting about this album, but I cannot put my finger on it. Is it my mood today? Is it the singing? The lack of essence? I really don't know 5/10

His best song is "Just give a kidney, to a father or a dad", and that wasn't on this album for some reason. Really disliked the singing on this in the morning but the backing band is great! Some great wee tunes, but lacklustre writing and ok singing performance. Overall good

It’s ok. Elvis isn’t a very good singer, so if you can get past that…

Pretty good

3.5/5. My third Costello album so far, and this is honestly the best one yet. there’s a lot of fun little riffs and bass grooves on here where it almost starts feeling a little post-punky. Highlights would probably be “pump it up”, “little triggers” and “I don’t want to go to Chelsea.” Elvis Costello also shows himself as a solid lyricist here. A good album overall, there’s a decent handful of songs I could see myself coming back to. I agree with the critique that Costello is over-represented on the 1,001 albums list, but if any of them belong, this one is probably it.

When No Action, the first song started, it gave me so much of a mid-2000's vibe that I had to double check that I was listening to the right album. The rest of the album though is a lot more "normal" for its time. Still, an interesting discovery as I'd heard the name but never listened to Elvis Costello. All things considered, a pretty okay album.

While I've always viewed Elvis Costello as a skilled and intelligent song writer, I've never been a particular fan of his work, and that remains the same after listening to this. There's nothing bad about it - Pump It Up is a solid pop rock track as is the Blondie-esque Radio Radio. The majority of the rest of the tracks just sort of passed me by, leaving me asking myself why he wanted to sing in an American accent when I knew he was from Liverpool! I think i was expecting it to be a little bit angrier, but found it a little underwhelming. A middling 3 stars.

I've not really been a fan of Elvis Costello over the years, but listening to a full album from years ago makes me think I've been a bit unfair. It's not a bad experience. Musically and lyrically good. I still don't like his vocal style, but it is what it is.

Dunno why it just feels like a bit of a chore listening to this today! It is not the mood but I’d take it over bloody linkin park

Pretty darn good for 1978. Good BPM but meh on variety. Bops: 1-Pump It Up 2-(I don't want to go to) Chelsea 3-Radio Radio

Ok I’ll officially say it, after all of these Costello albums I no longer like him. It’s just the same shit over and over again and that would be fine if it was so original it was inventing its own genre like a lot of The Who albums, but this is just 60s style radio friendly rock n roll with better more modern (for the 80s) production. So it’s basically a complicated tribute band with an annoying grating singer. The weirdest part about me getting so sick to death of this man and his band is that I can concede that this is probably their most pop culturally relevant album, it has all his biggest hits like “radio radio” and “pump it up”. But I’m just done with this act, I went from being moderately impressed with albums like “Armed forces” which is probably my favorite album of his, to being just so upset and frustrated with his persistent presence on this fucking list. He has completely overstayed his welcome for me. I pray that this is the very last album I get of his. And I won’t rate this album based off of my disgust for his entire body of work, I’ll keep it civil and review this album honestly and not give it a dramatic score, I just can’t take any more of this man.

I thought this was a strong second album by Costello! A fun British new wave album that wasn’t too deep or mindblowing. I do find Costello’s voice to be a little irritating to listen to at times but overall I enjoyed this album and would give it another spin in the future!

it is what it is, heard it few times and I don't really care

I can see why this is a historic album, and definitely some great playing and songwriting, but somehow it falls a little bit flat for me in 2026.

Okay, chill rock. old school

I guess this is power pop? I don't know. I don't really see the connection to punk nor do I have enough of an understanding of new wave to see how this fits in. The songs are mostly okay— I like the fruity little organ but I don't really care for EC's exaggerated vocal stylings.

02-03/03/26

Good felt like it would have fit in seamlessly in the late 90s.

decent. can hear a lot of effort went into this music

Esta bien pero hasta ahí.

This guy is interesting, but the song writing is not the same

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This is very good gym music I’m in the album started off hot with some great songs to run and lift weights too, so I definitely added them to my playlist but after I got out of the gym, the album sort of fell flat so it gets another three out of five for me because it has its purpose don’t get it twisted I might come back to it when I need a good gym pump because I mean pump it up was fire. But I went through the deluxe edition 40 songs over two hours. There are some good songs in here but nothing that blew me a way to get a four or five so three is where it lies.

Interesting album. I've heard his name a thousand times, and I've heard the hits a thousand times, but I've never attached the name to the songs. On first listen I didn't love the vocals but I looped it a bunch of times and I don't really hate it anymore. Just normal 70s poppy jangly music 6.4/10

Interesante y fun musicalmente. Los instrumentales en casi todo el disco tan diver. Pero me costó econtrar temas que me de ganas de guardar. Otro álbum que no me molestaría tener de fondo mientras trabajo pero no escucharía por mi misma para pasarla bien.

some cool songs, but that british sound just gets old

bem legalll, gostei do ritmozinho e tals

Elvis is one of those artists who I like, but don’t love. There’s lots to like, it’s spiky and in your face and the musicianship is great. But there’s something that stops me truly loving it. There’s other albums of his I like more, and some I like less but it’s all 3 star stuff

It was enjoyable, one song I recognized but nothing truly memorable!

If I was an Elvis Costello fan, this would be probably my favorite album. The song Radio Radio was a pretty good bop. And Pump It Up was good with so many covers. He had the pop sensibility of Elton John, but the quirky flavor of Oingo Boingo and early ska. There’s just something about his voice and meandering vocals though, that I just can’t get into. Maybe I’m not smart enough to be an Elvis Costello a fan.

The singles are great, but I struggle to get through an entire Elvis Costello without a break - it’s the voice, mostly, but there is also a slight smugness in there which palls after a few songs.

I've always heard great things about Elvis Costello, and some of the tracks I've heard I've enjoyed. This has Pump it Up in which is a really infectious song. 3/5 Overall it was good, but not something I'm desperate to listen to again.

No Action - 3.5/5 This Year's Girl - 3/5 The Beat - 4/5 Pump It Up - 4/5 Little Triggers - 3/5 You Belong to Me - 3.5/5 Hand in Hand - 3.5/5 (I Don't Want to Go To) Chelsea - 4/5 Lip Service - 3.5/5 Living in Paradise - 3/5 Lipstick Vogue - 3.5/5 Night Rally - 3.5/5 I understand the hate for Elvis Costello for having a whopping 6 (!) albums on the list. It seems this is one of his best, and I can understand why this one in particular made it. I can definitely hear the influences it made for other albums and was generally a good listen. The best song from this was "Radio, Radio" even though it wasn't included in the primary release. Probably the last time I'll be thrilled to see EC generated here. Overall: 3.5/5 Favorites: The Beat, Pump It Up, (I Don't Want to Go To) Chelsea

Not memorable for me, but sounds good

Musicly its fine but his delivery makes it come across as disingenous

Very peculiar sound. After a few songs I grew pretty bored of it though. Still, I appreciate an artistic choice and this record has to be up someone alley.

This album felt like how people who want to says music is dead would describe music. Still it did have some bangers . 7.5/10

I've listened to this a handful of times, trying to understand why people consider this his best record. And each time I come away from it feeling like it's fine, but I wouldn't really choose to put it on. Guess I'm not a music nerd after all. 3.5

Ehhhh..... leaves a LOT to be desired. Very samey, not memorable.

So many tracks, most of which sound exactly the same. The most harmless of background music

Pump it up

I really liked these songs, but wish the mix)/recording quality was better.

Thought I would hate it because I hate Elvis Costellos way of singing but album was quite good

Didn’t make me feel nearly as much as Imperial Bedroom, but still pretty fun.

This sounds like what Flight of the Concords parodies.

Elvis and I don’t really get along, but this wasn’t nearly as bad as I was expecting

Sounding very Tom Petty in some of these

Like it 3/5

Pretty alright, I like his unique voice, and songs feel full of life. No Action and Lipstick Vogue were my faves. Definitely sounds like a 70s album. 6.1/10

Enjoyed that

Nothing really drew me in or caught my attention with this album. Overall, it was okay but it didn't have a track or part that was worth coming back to.

Good album and I generally like Elvis Costello. But he has... 6 albums on this list, why exactly?

Pump it up

I appreciate Elvis Costello, I enjoy Elvis Costello, but I don't listen to Elvis Costello, does that make sense? I guess that means I will listen to him, but will not seek out his music, maybe I should listen to more, but that is just another name added to the pile of names.

Viel über den Mann gehört, aber das war das erste Mal, dass ich mit seiner Musik in Berührung gekommen bin. Weiß noch nicht, was ich dazu sagen soll. War musikalisch in Ordnung, hat mich aber nicht umgehauen, habe nicht so sehr auf die Texte geachtet, aber ich habe kein gutes Gefühl dabei.

My favourite was Lip Service.

Starting to feel that Elvis Costello has been overly represented in this 1001 album challenge.

I've been on tenterhooks, ending in dirty looks Listening to the Muzak, thinking 'bout this 'n' that She said that's that, I don't wanna chitter-chat Turn it down a little bit or turn it down flat Pump it up when you don't really need it Pump it up until you can feel it Down in the pleasure center, hell-bent or heaven sent Listen to the propaganda, listen to the latest slander There's nothing underhand that she wouldn't understand Pump it up until you can feel it Pump it up when you don't really need it Hey! She's been a bad girl, she's like a chemical Though you try to stop it, she's like a narcotic You wanna torture her, you wanna talk to her All the things you bought for her, could not get a temperature Pump it up until you can feel it Pump it up when you don't really need it Out in the fashion show, down in the bargain bin You put your passion out under the pressure pin Fall into submission, hit-and-run transmission No use wishing now for any other sin Pump it up until you can feel it Pump it up when you don't really need it Pump it up until you can feel it Pump it up when you don't really need it Pump it up until you can feel it Pump it up when you don't really need it Don't really need it Don't really need it Don't really need it

Fun facts: his first name is not Elvis, and his last name is not Costello... How does someone who looks like the world largest nerd write such cool songs? And does he not look like he carries a slide rule? An artist that doesn't have a single absolute banger of an album, but his greatest hits are definitely great. Good songs across the board, not great. But Pump It Up (rock band anyone?) and Radio Radio are classics. When he played Radio Radio on SNL, it turned the world on its ear, if only briefly. Enough to elevate this to the rare air? Not really. Probably a 3 1/2, so going 3 stars.

I’m disappointed by this album. I can’t really recall why I feel like it’s a bad album, all I know is that I don’t like it. I like Pump It Up, but that’s about it for the album.

I was ready to give this a higher score after listening to it yesterday morning, but then in the evening it took me a good few minutes to remember what the days album was. So it obviously didn’t make much of an impression on me. This album takes a lot of different ideas and puts them all into one big melting pot. There is a lot on offer here. We've got Ska music, and some new wave, and some pop rock/punk. All genres that are adjacent to each other in some way. And he does his best to blend those elements together on this album. I found that this album also balances two different time periods in music. I thought that his vocals would feel right at home on a 2000's pop punk record. But the instrumentation, especially the keyboards and synths sound straight out of the late 70's and early 80's. This record is just full of interesting combinations of ideas. Did I need to hear this before I die? Eh, maybe

6 elvis Costello lps on the list, including his first 3. I like these records, but this is overkill. You need to hear My Aim is true (the debut) for sure, but instead of this one, listen to Nick Lowe's Jesus of Cool instead. The songwriting is equally good and acerbic, but Lowe has no records on the list, which is insane.

Büro, Heidenheim, Deutschland. Ganz okay.

top 3 - Pump It Up, The Beat, (I Don’t Want To Go To) Chelsea.

I liked it!! I don’t really remember what it sounds like it was just good

5.5/10

Thought it was good listening. I feel like there wasn't an X factor I was looking for. Songs sound similar to one another or it may just be the voice. 3/5.

After a lot of misses this one entertained me more. I know Costello isn't a favorite of the community, but I reserve my dislike for worse albums.

I don't like this guy. This is the second album, and it is much better than the first one, which I think was his debut album. The band is good in this one, but Costello remains unlikeable in a way I can't pin down. His voice is grating to me, and his songs are way too cynical. It sounds like I have a lot more of him to go. I'll give it a 3 because the band is good.

very mid, not bad not great

I listened through this once and nothing stood out to me. During my second listen I paid more attention and liked it a bit more. There's some aspect of this music that reminds me of Blue Rodeo and I think that's what I am responding positively to. Overall, this is decent, but not my taste. What frightens me is that this is our first Elvis Costello album out of 6 on the list 😬

Dit klinkt als een band die bedacht is voor phineas en ferb. Niet het ergste ter wereld, maar de vocalen beginnen na het zoveelste nummer over jaloezie op mijn zenuwen te werken. 5/10

GOING IN: Not fussed really LISTENED WHILE: commuting FAMILIARITY: Know the artist, not the album SKIP RATE: Played it straight through REPLAY VALUE: Might come back to it DISCOVERY CURVE: Warmed up nicely ALBUM ARC: Pretty even, consistent VERDICT: Fair enough BODY'S VERDICT: Sitting nicely - Motionless appreciation FAVOURITE TRACK: My Rating: 2.5

Favourites: 1. (I Don't Want To Go To) Chelsea 2. The Beat Least Favourite: Radio, Radio

Solid

It feels cheesy and nerdy, so I love it! Jokes, I remember liking this more a few years ago. It’s pretty catchy but also slightly jarring. Will probably give it a few listens.

I like Elvis Costello. This is a nice album. Is it one of the 1001 in my opinion? Probably not, but I would still listen to it in a moment of nostalgia in remberence of a distant youth!

Good songs

I can definitely see The Rolling Stones influence, similar to Sticky Fingers but blended with similar blend to the Cars which came out the same year funny enough. The overall quirkiness of his voice blends well with pop funk rhythms.

It was fine? Don't feel strongly about it.

• Based on No Action, this song is more my style than a lot of the recent ones have been • I obviously have heard Pump It Up before, and I've heard of Elvis Costello, but I never realised he was the artist behind that song • I liked Little Triggers • So far the songs have all been good lengths, none have felt like they've overstayed their welcome at all • I haven't had as much to say about the individual songs on this album, but Living in Paradise is another really good one so far • The lyrics of Radio, Radio feel very prescient. The topic absolutely still applies today. While I didn't have as much to say about this album as I have about others, that may be a good thing. I enjoyed listening to this album. While I don't know if I'll be rushing back to listen to it again, I am looking forward to hearing the other Elvis Costello albums coming up. Favourite song: Living in Paraidse

Fun and catchy AND short and sweet. Not the biggest fan of Elvis Costellos voice. Will listen to songs from this album again, can’t say the same for others on this list Favorite songs: the beat

Love me some Costello, 3.5

The previous missive we had from Mr Costello was for me a massive disappointment. This one however was much improved. It is much more as I expected. Other than the 2 well known ones, the supporting cast of tracks were all ok. Nothing outstanding, but nothing too terrible either. And it all fitted together well. Definitely worth a 3.

Should I be looking forward to the year after's model? After this, I'd have thought not, as this has to have been the high point in Elvis' career surely?

I’ve heard some songs from this album, but never listened to the full album. All decent songs, but not my favorite. I enjoyed the mix of different genres, but there was just something missing to really get me hooked. Likely won’t listen to the whole album through again.

Not bad! Not exactly my jam, but I respect the talent on display here, in particular his distinctive voice. Maybe not a master of the mic at the same level as the other Elvis, but still enjoyable.

A bit samey

Very listenable. I do find his voice pretty grating though.

New wave at its best. I thought I was back in 1978 again. Great album and good to hear it again.

I've never really been a big fan of Elvis Costello and think that most of his songs sound the same. However, I have liked several of the singles, including "(I Don't Want to Go to) Chelsea" which is included on this album.

For the most part enjoyable but no song really stands out to me. I did only listen to the whole thing once and then some of the songs I replayed. I'm a bit torn between a two or a three here. However, it is better than a lot of other albums that I have rated a two. I will give it a weak 3 star rating.

6/10

1. Omg banger?! 2. Slay the fuck 3. Vibe (iba vibe) Uz neviem uz som sa stratila ale je to velmi supis No co ja viem, lepsie ako peter gabriel 3 ale nie uplne dokonale asi 3,5 Asi si to musim vypocut este raz, alebk viete co? Nie Takto som to citila tak to takto bude a basta

Really fun vibes, could definitely get into this. The Beat is my fave by a mile.

Heard of Elvis Costello but never listened to an album. No action was fine. Nothing special. Good songwriting/rhymes on this years girls. Pretty good song. The beat is fun. None of this is life changing so far though. I like pump it up. Definitely dated but catchy nonetheless. Good guitar too. Little triggers is forgettable. You belong to me in the other hand is a great song. What a bass line. And the keys too. Honestly wish it was longer. Hand in hand is pretty good too. Good production. Good production again on lip service. Really well written again, catchy chorus. Living in paradise is kind of simple but it’s fun again. This is all refreshing/fun music at least. Lipstick vogue might be my favorite on this album. Production and lyrics are both really good. I want more of it. Night rally is just ok. Kind of forgettable. Big tears is pretty fun. Good production as is most of the album. Radio radio is pretty fun too, not much range on this album but overall pretty good. Probably won’t listen again. 2.6 stars.

Second Elvis Costello record so far and one that I had higher hopes for given I knew three of the songs going into it. Alas, while I did like it more than his debut, there isn't much here outside of the songs that I knew (with maybe the exception of "Lipstick Vogue"). I still love those songs in the context of the record, especially "Radio, Radio." I didn't hate the record by any means, but two albums in (out of like the 6 or 7 of his on this list) and I am starting to question why so many of his albums are included in this collection.

This is fine. It's a 2.5 for me. I guess if I'm feeling generous I can get to a 3 after a couple of listens.

One of those super well known artists, that I never awarely listened to. Catchy for sure

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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*.

Hsben wir damals gerne gehört

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.

This was good 3 stars

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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)

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.

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

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

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

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 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.

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

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.

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.

Solid, not my type of music. ,

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.

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

It was an interesting experience...w

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

It was fine

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

3.5 to be reviewed - tired today

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.

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

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 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.

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.

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

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.

Excellent album for an introduction to Costello's music.

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

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

3.5/5

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

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.

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.

Honestly not bad

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.

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

Generic white people music.

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?

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.

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.

not what i thought elvis sounded like

Not huge on his voice but very nice songwriting Fav song: I Dont Want To Go To Chelsea

6/10

Feeling entirely neutral about it

Good might listen again

One of those artists whose reputation seems rather disproportionate when contrasting the musical critics and music consumers' views on him. Great pop songs in a "punkish" packaging, but the overall album listening experience gets a bit exhausting after a handful of songs. Great album closer, though.

Costello is a weird one for me. There's occasional songs that I absolutely love, but I don't care about the vast majority of his work. It's not bad, but there's little there for me to really get into. His lyrics are his strong suit, but I need to like the music, too. This album didn't have any musical moments that I really liked. He's a bit punk, a bit retro, a bit pop, a bit garage. It's an odd blend that I can't really compare to anyone else. It's a fine listen, but I don't see myself revisiting this, and that's after giving it a second pass (though I'm sure I listened to this album yeeeeaaaaars ago when I really dug into Elvis Costello's work). PS, after writing this I wanted to check for similar artists to Costello, so I checked Music-Map.com. The closest artists were Nick Cave, Leonard Cohen, and Tom Waits. That's an odd collection, since I don't think any of them sound like each other. But they are all great at telling stories through song, and have an eclectic mix of influences that they've fused together into a distinct sound. So I guess they are their closest comparisons.

This is the best Elvis Costello album I've listened to yet. Still a 3

I can’t believe this came out in the 70s. It sounds timeless, simultaneously like so much that came before and so much that came after. I hear the 50s influence that contemporaries like Blondie also took after. I hear pop punk, I hear Weezer, I hear new wave, it’s crazy! The lyrics are sneering, playful, and inventive. Overall this sound isn’t really my thing, consistent with how I’ve felt about the snippets of Elvis Costello I’ve heard in the past. But I can appreciate what it accomplished!

Strong production and decent songs, but it's not my favourite of his

Well made album, nothing super catchy but definitely can tell lots of thought was put into the composition and lyrics

Pretty fun, then it ends with Radio, Radio. That bumps it from a 3 to a 3.5.

I expected to like this album more than I did. It was pretty fun at times, but just didn't rise to the level of being great for me. Probably worth further investigation. Still a high three.

2.75

Hacía tiempo que quería dedicarme a escuchar a Elvis Costello y este aha sido el momento. Para esa música de ese tiempo siempre he sido más de Joe Jackson, con el que encuentro muchos paralelismos. El disco se escucha fácil, pero no consigo que me enganche más allá de esa facilidad. “Chelsea” y “Pump It Up” como favoritas y “Night Rally”, la cual me imagino en la voz de Bruce Springsteen sin desentonar para nada.

Dude needs a box of tissues and a nap. Spins: 1 Playlist Additions: - Pump It Up - (I Don't Want To Go To) Chelsea - Radio, Radio

Good punky pop, and very clear the influence both EC and The Attractions had on new wave and indie acts that followed.

Like, don’t love

Wow, i enjoyed this much more than i thought i would! There is some pop here for sure but far less than i expected, and the garage adjacent sound is just enough garage to push this to 3.5 stars for me but then i hear his quirky vocal style and we're back down to 3. All in all a pleasant surprise.

Similar to my first Elvis review. I like this one better than the one we did last week

Costello's singing style just bothers me sometimes. Its probably a bit of an aquired taste. That said, there are some good little jams on this record. That tinny little organ/synth/whatever gets on my nerves sometimes too, but that's like one of Costellos signature sounds. Standouts: "The Beat" "Pump It Up" and "Living In Paradise" Overall, not great but not bad. Didn't move me one way or the other. There are aspects of this album that just set me off, but then there are others that I really like. I think if I gave this a couple more listens though I'd come to like it much more, but the vibe was just off on this one. 3/5

All this, but no surprises for this year's elvis costello album

I came in thinking Elvis Costello sucked, but came away thinking that’s too harsh. His singing voice is grating to me and a lot of his music doesn’t seem particularly original to me, however this album is as close as I’m going to get to liking him. It kept the energy up and I forgot how much of a jam Pump it up is. 2.8

Fine musically.

I really like Costello's voice. I really like his musical choices in terms of style and the parts... I just don't seem to like the songs that much. I think this is the best of the ones we've had so far, but I still don't really love it. I suspect one day it may all come together and I will really like but as it is I merely quite like it.

New wave? Naw. An English Bruce Springsteen filtered through pub rock.

This album sounds surprisingly modern for being almost 50 years old. Which is wild considering it's called This Years Model when it kind of sounds timeless. Several catchy sings like hand in hand, radio radio, and Pump It Up. Definitely would play this again and I like the samples and sounds they use throughout the record. Well done.

like, listen again brief two time listen

Boy's mad at his exgirlfriend who broke up with him because he doesn't fulfill her desires. He uses her too kill his feelings and sees her as a unique being, but that doesn't mean she's special. She uses him too, loving the image he represents and after breaking up (was the relationship even serious?), she goes for another person with the same fenotype/aesthetic. In the beginning of the ..... Living in Paradise: He died and is in Heaven ("so late but that's sarcastic, cuz he probably died at 18) and he's looking over at his relationship he had with his now ex girlfriend Next song: Now he's angry. "I suppose, big tears mean nothing You can count them as they fall" "Radio is a sound salvation Radio is cleaning up the nation They say you better listen to the voice of reason But they don't give you any choice 'cause they think that it's treason So you had better do as you are told You better listen to the radio " Critique against technology. Elvis Costello is saying its used to control us.

Done

5/10

Надо очень радостным быть, чтобы такую музыку слушать. Как по мне - какая-то шляпа: старенький поп-рок с намеками на протопанк типа студжес, но без месседжа и протеста, просто веселые песенки про жизнь и любовь. Второй раз я бы не включил, но и прям плохим не назову, просто не очень интересно...

just not my style, i don’t really like his voice too much. but theyre good put together songs with good lyrics most of the time.

You know I don't care for Elvis Costello at all. I just kind of find him boring, that being said, obviously the bass riff to "Pump It Up" is about as legendary as it gets, and just that alone has to bump this album up a bit.

I enjoyed this but not in a violent way

I can hear how much this album fed into new wave. Some tracks really catch my ear, but then something like Little Triggers comes on and I can’t stand it. His singing feels like a fake accent, almost like he’s mocking someone, and it completely kills the mood for me. This is the first Elvis Costello record I’ve sat through, and honestly I don’t get how he’s got half a dozen “essential” albums. That said, taken as a whole, the record holds together fine. It’s just that the vocals grate on me in a way I can’t ignore. 7/10.

🎸😄

It's really interesting. The precurser to punk rock - not sure if I'd listen to the album again, but glad I know it.

Better than Coldplay

meh

Good album and great band. Saw Costello back in 88 or 89 when he did a solo tour with Nick Lowe opening.

I was more familiar with Mr. Costello's debut - and was happy to dive into this record. Lots of fun songs in a jittery, new wave style. He jams a lot of ideas and words into most of these tracks - the emotions are ironic, angry, horny, discontent - but never feels negative or like a downer.

can't see why some hate this so much and also can't see why others praise this so much

I really wanted to like this album but i find the vocals to be quite annoying and theres not a lot of substance in terms of songwriting here 6/10 Favourite: No Action Least Favourite: Little Triggers

This was ok

This is a much better record than it deserves to be.

tem melhores né po mas não é ruim não deus abençoe o new wave

The album is a little too long, but still pretty fun unbeat pub rock. Will listen again! 3.5/5

Pretty good, though I prefer “My Aim is True”. 3.5 maybe. Great opener.

I’m immediately comparing it to the last Elvis Costello I had to listen to in the project and it’s better. I can still hear his influence in things I hear today, but Elvis particularly doesn’t do much for me.

My 358th album is somehow my 1st Costello on the list. Poppy and catchy with a little edge of punk in placing this along the lines of power pop & new wave. It’s also very direct and up-front, it feels vital, in your face, and like it’s laying out all the cards and not hiding tricks or secrets. Musically can’t be interesting without excessive complexity or showmanship, but songs tend to have a good beat and a good hook. The band is certainly tight and supports Costello well - Some cool bass parts and fills throughout, and the synthy organ sound can add a nice touch. Much prefer the energetic up-tempo tracks to the slower ones. Some lyrics are clever while others are cringey. Overall it’s an alright record with some solid tracks and interesting moments, other aspects I could leave behind

I remember actively not liking Elvis Costello as a kid, for no other reason than it wasn’t the cool aesthetic I was looking back then. It all seemed very 70s ‘shades of brown’. That said I did enjoy ECs solo album a few years ago and so was a bit more open minded coming in. I’m glad I listened twice as the second listen, walking around my suburban hometown in the sun, seemed to be the right environment for this I can’t say that I love it but the energy and hooks have caught my attention enough to make me want to hear more… which is a good job as I believe he has a couple more albums in here.

I kinda like the B-side and also Pump it up. Very cheerful and modern pop-ish.

A lot zappier than the previous Costello effort on this list (Blood & Chocolate). The version of This Year's Girl used for The Deuce worked much better with a female voice in it, too, but it's not a bad tune. A few very good tunes on here, but Costello still creeps me out a bit.

A decent album that still just about stands up. But it has aged badly in places with some of the lyrics. It's all very competent. Strong songs and musicianship. The singles stand out above the rest. It sounds like a soundtrack to a late 70's yoof programme.

A tight, sharp, and well-written new wave album full of attitude and cynicism. It’s easy to see why it’s considered a classic, with intense energy, strong lyrics, and a fantastic band. But personally, it doesn’t fully grab me. I recognize the quality, but it just doesn’t click. 3/5

I was wondering how many albums it would take before I got an Elvis Costello album through the generator (52, apparently). I've only ever heard the name, I've never consciously listened before so I wasn't sure what to expect. This is....fine. it's okay. There are some interesting riffs in a few of the songs. His voice is alright but does get grating over time and I can see some people really disliking it. I don't hate it but I'm not sure if I feel that the other 5 or so albums of his on the list is really warranted.

At most points this seems like the New Wave that prefaced the ‘bad’ side of the 80s British synthy stuff. It has some high points, namely (I Don’t Want to Go To) Chelsea, the sort of track title that you’d expect to see in a listing for a fake album someone made as a satirical piece. Maybe that’s what Costello is trying to do here. As for lyrical content, I can’t say I payed extreme attention, but would anyone? I don’t think Costello would want his lyrics to be examined too carefully either. They seem to be about women, in a bit of a controlling sense. There’s probably some age gap power related dynamics in there too. Let’s not dwell further. But yeah, I wouldn’t hasten to point to this for a great example of a new wave album. More of a throwaway British album that got popular through one track (Pump It Up) and has thus outstayed its welcome.

Elvis Costello is the definition of beige to me, I can't hate it and I can't find anything to love either. Pump it up is fun.

I usually like Elvis Costello, but this one didn't hit.

eh, its okay

I have some of Elvis's music but not his whole catalog so was interested to hear this one. Its really good ! I like the production and the little tone changes that makes the songs more interesting but having said that the second half of the album felt a bit samey. Only one of these songs is on his greatest hits which kinda says it all.

Gosh, Elvis Costello is seriously so mid.

A pleasurable listen from start to finish. High three, not quite a four

Not necessarily the perfect experience, but I enjoyed it more than the Beatles' Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band album that I also recently heard. From the songs themselves, the thing that I remember most is that the Little Triggers song for some reason reminded me of the recent release by The Favours (Finneas, Ashe). I have no idea why though

This was good. Enjoyed it more than I was expecting, but when it comes to Elvis Costello, I never end up enjoying his music as much as I want to, if that makes any sense.

I’m not sure if this is my thing and yet there’s something quite likeable about it. At times, it has a feel of The Clash and a quick search tells me Mick Jones plays on Big Tears so I guess I’m not just imagining it. I’m not sure when I’d listen to this again and I don’t know if more listens would make me like it more but I wouldn’t be against it.

Solid outing from his days as a punk troubadour

This one grew on me. I really didn’t like the first few tracks on my first listen, but I was enjoying the album by the end. I think I needed a little bit of familiarity to get into it, but I do just think those first couple tracks are my least favourite. Fav song: Living in Paradise - also liked Pump It Up, Little Triggers and Lip Service Least fav: No Action

Very modern almost timeless sound. Voice can be a bit much. Not sure how to explain. Not bad overall.

Pretty good

Another good album. Better than his offering that I've already listened to via this site. 'Pump It Up' is a classic, and there were a couple of other tracks that were good.

Achei o teclado frenético muito over, em alguns momentos eu pausei pra respirar um pouco, fora isso achei o álbum bom, mas não senti diferença entre as músicas, ele é bem linear, tão linear que parece que não vi a diferença entre uma música acabar e outra começar (acho que isso não é um elogio).

I did not like it at all.

Hmm. I remember really, really liking this maybe 5 years ago. This time, it didn't really gel with me. Some great playing from the band. Not sure about some of the songs. A bit dreary?

I swear to Christ, what is it with Elvis Costello that has this listmaker so horny? Sure his music is fun and innovative (to a degree) but does it seriously warrant 4+ albums? That said, this one was probably my favorite of the bunch (so far... fuck). Good energy, really energetic drumming. And "Pump It Up" is admittedly a banger.

Solid

01) No Action - 6,5 02) This Year's Girl - 7,0 03) The Beat - 6,5 04) Pump It Up - 10,0 05) Little Triggers - 6,5 06) You Belong to Me - 6,5 07) Hand in Hand - 6,5 08) (I Don't Want to Go to) Chelsea - 7,0 09) Lip Service - 6,5 10) Living in Paradise - 6,5 11) Lipstick Vogue - 6,5 12) Night Rally - 6,5 13) Radio Radio - 6,5 TOTAL: 6,85 (69/100) Current ranking: 389/613 "Pump It Up" is great, the rest is average...

Never fully got him but this was ok