This is probably one of my least listened albums from Elvis Costello and I’m not sure why because it’s really rather good. This is very much a back to basics album after the experiments with Americana on the previous album. The opening track sets out a theme - this is literally uncomplicated rock, focussing on a raw sound and straightforward lyrics. Tokyo Storm Warning channels Bob Dylan circa 1965 with vivid scenes on each verse and similarly I Want You channels the Beatles She’s So Heavy with a repeated lyric that builds a claustrophobic atmosphere of an obsessive relationship.
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Did not listen
I was not really familiar with Costello, and it migth have been good when it was released, but all I could hear here is an outdated version of rock'n'roll. Nothing really exciting, nothing really standing out -- maybe one or two titles at best.