Elvis Costello's favorite album of his own.


 

I was an early fan of Elvis, acquiring a UK pressing of his debut album upon it's release. I didn't care for the second nearly as much (I don't care for The Attractions, a minority opinion I know), and subsequent albums even less.

But his album King Of America is a completely different story. Great songs, and finally a band I like (to put it mildly) backing him. Plus the production of T Bone Burnett, one of my faves.

I just recently read that King Of America is also Elvis' own favorites of his. I thought I would post this thread today, 'cause, ya know.....😉

 

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@slaw: The one album of his that is different from the rest is King Of America. T Bone did a good job of minimizing Elvis’ idiocynchrasies, and provided him with a great band (which The Attractions are imo not). It’s the only album of his I still own.

 

 

@onhwy61’s post makes obvious that in my response to @slaw’s comment, I should have included the qualifying "of the Elvis albums I’ve heard." I’ve heard far less of his than than those I have heard, but I read the reviews of every album he releases, which gives me a pretty good idea of at least the basic nature of each. Plus, I know exactly what to expect on those featuring The Attractions: Busy, "fussy", rushed playing. No groove, a shallow pocket. And Elvis' waaay over-the-top vibrato warbling. Can't stand it.