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Release Date: 2007-05-01, Audio CD, Hip-O Records

Elvis Costello's "country record" is usually written off as a vanity project, but Almost Blue is quite a bit more than that. It's one of the most entertaining cover records in rock & roll, simply because of its enthusiasm. The album begins with a roaring version of Hank Williams' "Why Don't You Love Me" and doesn't stop. Costello sings with conviction on the tear-jerking ballads, as well as on barn burners like "Tonight the Bottle Let Me Down." It's clear that Costello knows this music, and it's...

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With each note, Costello succeeds and exceeds expectations, turning in versions that sound both old and new. Such timelessness, and the confluence of contemporary and traditional, distinguishes Almost Blue from nearly every other country tribute album made by pop/rock artists before and since. Costello and the Attractions embody the deep sentiments attached to these weeping ballads, tear-jerking lullabies, honky-tonk rave-ups, and playful shuffles in an incredibly convincing manner. Producer George...

ELVIS COSTELLO - ALMOST BLUE (NUMBERED LIMITED EDITION 180G LP)

Like a finely cut gem that reveals something different every time it's held at a new angle, Elvis Costello's latest offering is almost impossible to pin down. In part, it's a revisiting of the singer-songwriter's old catalog; in part, a foray into traditional jazz -- not merely the cabaret stylings he's dipped into in the past. Heck, there's even a head-on rush into the old-school rock 'n' roll that marked Costello's earliest outings. That last element -- contained in an all-spit, no-polish romp...

On May 1, Hip-O/Universal Music Enterprises will release The Best of Elvis Costello--The First 10 Years. The 22-song collection was compiled by Costello and signals the start of the label's work with the musician's catalog.

Part of Marian Mcpartland Piano Jazz Series!!! 1. Conversation 2. At Last 3. Conversation 4. My Funny Valentine 5. Conversation 6. Almost Blue 7. Conversation 8. The Very Thought Of You 9. Conversation 10. Gloomy Sunday 11. Conversation 12. You Don't Know What Love Is 13. Conversation 14. They Didn't Believe Me 15. Conversation 16. I'm In The Mood Again 17. Conversation