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  1. On This Day February 6 1989 - Spike by Elvis Costello Was Released

    On This Day February 6 1989 - Spike by Elvis Costello Was Released

    On this day February 6 1989, Spike by Elvis Costello was released, marking a bold and eclectic moment in his late 1980s catalog. The album showcased a wide range of musical styles, blending pop, rock, and contemporary influences while maintaining Costello’s sharp songwriting and lyrical edge...
  2. On This Day September 15 1986 – Blood and Chocolate Album by Elvis Costello and the Attractions Released

    On This Day September 15 1986 – Blood and Chocolate Album by Elvis Costello and the Attractions Released

    On this day September 15 1986, Elvis Costello and the Attractions released their eleventh studio album Blood and Chocolate. The record marked a return to a rawer, more aggressive sound compared to some of Costello’s earlier 80s work, with darker themes and a biting edge that resonated strongly...
  3. On This Day August 5 1983 – Punch The Clock By Elvis Costello And The Attractions Was Released

    On This Day August 5 1983 – Punch The Clock By Elvis Costello And The Attractions Was Released

    On this day August 5 1983, Punch The Clock by Elvis Costello and the Attractions was released, marking the band’s eighth studio album and a shift toward a more polished, radio friendly sound. Produced by Clive Langer and Alan Winstanley, the album blended pop hooks with Costello’s sharp lyricism...
  4. Title: On This Day July 26 1987 – Straight To Hell Premiered In Theaters

    Title: On This Day July 26 1987 – Straight To Hell Premiered In Theaters

    On this day July 26 1987, Straight To Hell premiered in theaters offering a cult‑classic mashup of Western, punk rock, and dark comedy. Directed by Alex Cox, the film stars Joe Strummer, Elvis Costello, Grace Jones, and Courtney Love in a bizarre tale of embittered outlaws, corrupt sheriffs, and...
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    On This Day February 21 1986 - Elvis Costello Released His 10th Album King of America

    Pete has published a news story: On This Day: February 21, 1986 - Elvis Costello Released His 10th Album King of America. Read the full story here...
  6. On This Day February 21 1986 - Elvis Costello Released His 10th Album King of America

    On This Day February 21 1986 - Elvis Costello Released His 10th Album King of America

    On February 21, 1986, Elvis Costello released his 10th studio album, King of America, marking a significant departure from his signature new wave and punk infused sound. The album showcased a more stripped down, roots-based approach, incorporating elements of folk, country, and Americana, a...
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    On This Day February 15 1980 - Get Happy! by Elvis Costello & The Attractions Released

    Pete has published a news story: On This Day: February 15, 1980 Get Happy! by Elvis Costello Released. Read the full story here...
  8. On This Day February 15 1980 - Get Happy! by Elvis Costello & The Attractions Released

    On This Day February 15 1980 - Get Happy! by Elvis Costello & The Attractions Released

    On this day, February 15, 1980, Elvis Costello & The Attractions released his fourth studio album, Get Happy!. The album saw Costello and his band, The Attractions, shift toward a soul and R&B-influenced sound while still maintaining their signature new wave energy. The result was an ambitious...
  9. Spike by Elvis Costello Released in 1989

    Spike by Elvis Costello Released in 1989

    On this day, February 6, 1989, Elvis Costello released his twelfth studio album, Spike. This album showcased Costello’s versatility, blending rock, pop, jazz, and baroque elements into a unique and ambitious sound. Featuring an array of guest musicians, including Paul McCartney, Roger McGuinn...
  10. Pete

    King of America (1986)

    Title: King of America Artist: Elvis Costello Genre: Pop-Punk Released: 1986 Tracks: 1 - Brilliant Mistake - 3:42 2 - Lovable - 2:51 3 - Our Little Angel - 4:06 4 - Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood - 3:19 5 - Glitter Gulch - 3:15 6 - Indoor Fireworks - 4:09 7 - Little Palaces - 3:49 8...
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