I first bought this album as a vinyl record. I was, at the time in acquisition mode for anything Elvis Costello was putting out. I had never heard anything about it as it was brand new to the US market but, what the heck, I had pretty much all of his records to that point and was never disappointed. I went home that night and dropped it on the turntable and was ... well, I had to go and check and make sure it was Elvis Costello and not someone else. I mean, the voice was right but the music was NOT.
I grew up partly in an area of truckstops and country music so I knew what I was hearing and it wasn't new wave.
It took me about a month to reconcile myself that this was not the Elvis I had been expecting and listen to it with "country" ears. Once I was able to do that, I found that it is a very well recorded collection of American Country music.
If you are looking for "typical" Elvis ... this ain't it. (But then Elvis has gone into many other genres at this time) If you really like Elvis Costello and want to have an alternate mood from him ... well, this is pretty alternate.
I've bought the vinyl and the CD so I paid for it twice and I am still happy to have done so.
I enjoy it a lot but then I also enjoy country music.
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- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- Language : English
- Package Dimensions : 5.55 x 4.97 x 0.54 inches; 2.83 ounces
- Manufacturer : Edsel
- Run time : 1 hour and 4 minutes
- Date First Available : August 7, 2012
- Label : Edsel
- ASIN : B000024FMH
- Number of discs : 1
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As I explain to the seller, I am not happy with this.I payed a very high price and I was disappointed to receive a PROMOTIONAL copy and a CUT one.Bad experience.
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- Reviewed in the United States on October 24, 2008
- Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2016If you enjoy Elvis & Jones singing Stranger in the House & you enjoy classic country I think you will really enjoy this 2 cd set. I think this is a great set and I really enjoy listening to the songs. Elvis has a unique voice and he & the Attractions have done a terrific job with their renditions. The 28 page booklet is also very interesting and informative. I wish the group had done even more country.
- Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2020This is a MOFI release. It sounds very good and the vinyl is super quiet.
- Reviewed in the United States on September 19, 2022Better than expected
- Reviewed in the United States on October 16, 2013Real country music. I have always been a big fan of louisania rock legend jimmy clanton(Venus in blue jeans, go jimmy go ) Elvis sounds so much like him you will think this the album is a lost jimmy clanton album what a treasure.
- Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2020My favorite album
- Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2016It's Elvis Costello
- Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2014An excellent record.Thanks.
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José manuelReviewed in Spain on August 6, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Costello goes country
Gran disco (LP) a un precio genial
- GünterReviewed in Germany on July 29, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Tolle CD
Elvis Costello forever🙂❤️
- MatrixMasterReviewed in Canada on September 14, 2020
5.0 out of 5 stars Very nice mastering
The quality of vinyl was unbelievable. Really low noise floor, very dynamic. The best I’ve heard
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Gaudin JPReviewed in France on April 17, 2021
1.0 out of 5 stars Non conforme : le CD contenu dans le boitier n'est pas le bon !
La (mauvaise) note se réfère non à la qualité du disque mais à la non conformité suivante :
- livraison d'un boitier "Almost Blue" (1994) filmé et réputé neuf, mais en fait le CD contenu est "All this useless beauty" (1996) !
Pour le moins surprenant.
Gaudin JP
Reviewed in France on April 17, 2021
- livraison d'un boitier "Almost Blue" (1994) filmé et réputé neuf, mais en fait le CD contenu est "All this useless beauty" (1996) !
Pour le moins surprenant.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Costello's Beautiful Ballads ❤️
Lovely Side of Elvis Costello! The LP has 12 mood enhancing country and rock and roll covers to make up your evening mood! Though this is quite deviating Costello, something that not a part of his popular appeal. Recommended to all classy ballad lovers b