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On This Day: June 18, 1984 - Elvis Costello Releases Goodbye Cruel World

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On This Day: June 18, 1984 - Elvis Costello Releases Goodbye Cruel World.

On this day June 18, 1984, Elvis Costello and the Attractions released their ninth studio album Goodbye Cruel World. Arriving during a transitional phase in Costello’s career, the album featured a more polished production style that divided fans and critics.

The album peaked at number 35 on the Billboard charts and included tracks like The Only Flame in Town and I Wanna Be Loved. It marked a shift toward more synthesizers and radio friendly arrangements, which some saw as a departure from...
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