(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love & Understanding
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Oliver's Army
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Watching The Detectives
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Alison
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(I Don't Want To Go To) Chelsea
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Accidents Will Happen
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Pump It Up
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I Can't Stand Up For Falling Down
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Radio Radio
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Clubland
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Good Year For The Roses
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Man Out Of Time
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I Wanna Be Loved
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Everyday I Write The Book
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Brilliant Mistake
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The Other Side Of Summer
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Tokyo Storm Warning
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Sulky Girl
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So Like Candy
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Veronica
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She
Disc: 2
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Big Tears - Elvis Costello & The Attractions
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Beyond Belief - Elvis Costello & The Attractions
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Lipstick Vogue - Elvis Costello & The Attractions
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Green Shirt - Elvis Costello & The Attractions
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Pills & Soap
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Tramp The Dirt Down
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Shipbuilding - Elvis Costello & The Attractions
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High Fidelity - Elvis Costello & The Attractions
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New Lace Sleeves - Elvis Costello & The Attractions
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(The Angels Wanna Hear My) Red Shoes
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Talking In The Dark - Elvis Costello & The Attractions
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New Amsterdam
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I Hope You're Happy Now - Elvis Costello & The Attractions
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Riot Act - Elvis Costello & The Attractions
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My Funny Valentine
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Indoor Fireworks - The Costello Show
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Almost Blue - Elvis Costello & The Attractions
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I Want You - Elvis Costello & The Attractions
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God Give My Strength
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That Day Is Done
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I Want To Vanish - Elvis Costello/Steve Nieve
Editorial Reviews
Amazon.com
The debate over whether he is punk or new wave is long over; today Elvis Costello is less likely to be found on a list with Strummer and Scabies than he is with Bacharach and David and Jimmy Webb. Lauded initially for his energetic and literate attacks on the social ills of Thatcher's England, he has become a peerless master of the popular song. The evolution of Costello's craft as a songwriter and performer, from the early high-octane polemics, through his stylistic experiments with country and soul, and on to standards written for others, is splendidly documented on this elegant two-disc set. Chronology is ignored in favor of a thoughtful program that catalogs the jewels from his prolific output and a sprinkling of covers that demonstrate the maturing of his singing voice. The 42 tracks here lean generously to the first 10 years with the Attractions, but also collects the best of his subsequent collaborations with the cream of America's session musicians and on through to "She," his contribution to the soundtrack of 1999's Notting Hill. --Rob Stewart
Product details
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No
Product Dimensions
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5 x 5.75 x 0.45 inches; 4 ounces
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This 2 CD set is brilliant! It truly covers his best material over the years and is a delight to listen to. Been listening while doing my online Christmas shopping and it has really taken me back. Great memories. If you're an Elvis Costello fan, this is a must for your collection.
This large collection of Elvis Costello hits (42 in all) is very inviting in that it digs a little deeper than the 22-song predecessor 'Best Of' compilation from 1994. In this set, there are a number of tracks that aren't truly radio-friendly, but are still worthwhile selections, such as BIG TEARS, RIOT ACT, SULKY GIRL, and arguably LIPSTICK VOGUE. I like this approach that ultimately expands the boundaries a little, and gives the listener a broad array of his music. Of course, there are stellar tracks like VERONICA that can't be found on the 1994 release. Overall, this is a very comprehensive collection that is sure to please even the most casual Costello fan.
If you had enjoyed Elvis Costello for all these years but had never had the motivation to purchase a single CD, here's your chance to have a complete collection of hits in a single swoop. No filler or dead tracks, every song is essential Costello. If you're into comparisons, this would be the Elvis version of Hot Rocks. As a kicker, you get the only known recording of 'She' (the best thing to come out of Notting Hill). Trust me, I looked and I looked and this is it, nowhere else. Rockers, ballads, early stuff (he was never really 'punk' - just pissed) - just a great single purchase.
Good, comprehensive collection- as with the Clash's "Hits Back" set, a really good selection for someone who likes Costello, but is not a die-hard fan. If you can live with a used copy, there should be reasonably priced copies available.
Has anyone ever counted how many greatest hits Elvis Costello has from over his entire career? I can't keep track. However, this is as solid a one as I can find. The fewest weak songs. I the biggest fan of his first 4 albums and I find a smattering of hits from his albums since. 'She' from the film Notting Hill is spectacular. If that's on here then get it for sure. Lotsa songs and if yer gonna get a greatest hits of his this seems to be the best one. May God bless Mr. Costello.
First off I will say that a review of music is baseless unless it comes from someone that knows your taste. Now this was a dabble into a new artist after hearing a couple of his hits. I just found it to be nothing like what I was hearing on radio and not to MY liking.
I was never a big Costello fan but I enjoyed a few songs of his. This compilation has enough "hits" to have kept me listening while I learned to appreciate his the lesser known songs. Now some of those are my favorite.
There are a variety of songs with social, relationship, and political themes and all of them have their merits. This is definitely something everyone should have in their music collection.