Almost You: The Songs of Elvis Costello

Various Artists (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (January 21, 2003)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Glurp Records
• ASIN: B00007GZN8
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #392,922 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Green Shirt - Matt Pond PA

2. (The Angels Wanna Wear My) Red Shoes - Hem

3. Busy Bodies - Fastball

4. No Action - Grand Champeen

5. Still Too Soon to Know - Damnations

6. Alison - Vic Chesnutt, Jack Logan, and Mr. and Mrs. Keneipp

7. Blue Chair - Li'L Cap N Travis

8. Watch Your Step - Brenda Kahn

9. Beyond Belief - Jon Auer

10. Man Called Uncle - Deathray Davies

11. Indoor Fireworks - Kev Russell's Junker

12. Just a Memory - Tywanna Jo Baskette

13. Riot Act - Okkervil River

14. Sleep of the Just - Mendoza Line

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a tribute actually worth having, January 21, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Almost You: The Songs of Elvis Costello (Audio CD)

I am a long time Elvis Costello fan so I was a bit skeptical about this record. But as soon as I heard the wonderful cello-filled version of "Green Shirt" I knew this was going to be good. There are lots of great moments on the disc especially when females are singing Costello's work. HEM's "Red Shoes" is elegant and beautiful. The Damnations "Still Too Soon To Know" has some great harmonies that make it really sad - in a good way. I would definately recommend this CD to any Elvis Costello fan or just anyone who appreciates great songs and performances.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must for both casual and hardcore Costello fans!, February 12, 2003

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Ricky Beauchamp (New Orleans, LA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Almost You: The Songs of Elvis Costello (Audio CD)

Finally, a tribute album worthy of the man's songwriting talents! A daring collection of mostly independent artists, who were not afraid to make interesting choices. It delves deep enough into his catalogue to satisfy the Costello nut, and has reinterpretations of old favorites. Do yourself a favor...buy this CD...you won't be disappointed!

7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars I Threw this Out with the Bag it Came in, May 6, 2003

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S. Nordmark (Chicago, IL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Almost You: The Songs of Elvis Costello (Audio CD)

When I looked at the excellent song choices on the cover, I thought "I don't know these bands, but they have excellent taste in music." Then I played it. Some of the worst audio I have every heard. Very poorly done covers, some atrocious vocals, and boring because they just copy the original arrangements. I need to hear someone else singing "Alison" the same way? All of these sound like the artists are playing along with the radio. File this under community theater of rock.