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This Year's Model (Dig) (Spkg)

Elvis CostelloAudio CD
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Declan MacManus is known as one of the most idiosyncratic new wave performers, under his alias Elvis Costello. The UK-born singer-songwriter had a string of Top 30 chart hits in the UK in the late 70s and early 80s, though his work throughout his career has always gathered critical respect.

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  • Audio CD (May 1, 2007)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Hip-O Records
  • ASIN: B000OHZJKK
  • Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Music
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (93 customer reviews)
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With his second album, Elvis Costello firmly established himself as one of rock's--not just punk/new wave's--premier singer-songwriters. Building on the promise of his '77 debut, My Aim Is True, Costello put together a backing touring trio, the Attractions (keyboardist Steve Nieve, bassist Bruce Thomas, and drummer Pete Thomas), and their versatility helped Costello define himself as a punk-fuelled power-pop force. Sporting influences ranging from Bob Dylan (the stream-of-consciousness "Pump It Up") to Burt Bacharach (the Dusty Springfield-worthy "Little Triggers"), this '78-released collection also features such righteously angry anthems as the anti-conformist "This Year's Girl," and the anti-MOR classic, "Radio Radio." --Billy Altman

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Elvis' landmark first album with his formidable back-up band the Attractions just bristles with tension and energy on such sensational tunes as Pump it Up; Lipstick Vogue , and Radio, Radio .

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Early Elvis Costello music is the best & this would be my favorite of his early albums. Mrs Kensington  |  19 reviewers made a similar statement
Each song is like a poem, in that the lyrics are complex, deep and meaningful. M. Packham  |  19 reviewers made a similar statement
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34 of 35 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Fall in to submission, hit and run transmission. December 31, 2003
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If "My Aim Is True" landed on the music scene like a stick of dynamite with the fuse lit, "This Year's Model" was the explosion that came after. Elvis' first album with the Attractions more than lived up to its predecessor, in that having a working band behind him matched the music to the blunt force of the songs.

Once again, it is the stark voice of EC that opened the album as he ominously intones "I don't wannna kiss you, I don't wanna touch." When the players kick in, it's a whole 'nother world from "My Aim Is True," and for the first time, "new wave" had a front man. Before this album had been released, one of the central songs had made headlines. Elvis' broadside at narrow-format broadcasting, "Radio Radio," was performed in such a bizarre fashion on Saturday Night Live that he was effectively banned from the show for almost a decade and made this (then) seventeen year-old a fan for life. That performance sealed a decision for me to get into radio and make artists like Elvis accessible to listeners. When I was fortunate enough to tell him this many years later, Elvis kindly autographed a ragged poster of "Armed Forces" "Don't blame me."

Personal nostalgia aside, this double disc version "This Year's Model" contains all the songs that comprised the original US and UK versions and the original UK artwork. These are some of the songs by which EC is measured, like "Radio Radio," "Pump it Up" and "The Beat." The Attractions' playing was melody driven in addition to frenetic, a perfect compliment to Elvis' brilliant lyrics. And it was already becoming apparent that keyboardist Steve Nieve was becoming an architect of what American ears would identify as "punk rock."

The bonus disc contains two finished cuts with "Big Tears" and "Crawling To The USA." "Big Tears" is noteworthy in that Elvis has often said he wanted Dusty Springfield to record it and it was written in the style of Bacharach...and we all know where that ambition eventually led. The liner notes, as Elvis describes the whirlwind of forming The Attractions and heading for the US, are fun as well as the pictures. (I do wish the US album cover shot of Elvis with his face partially obscured by the camera had been included somewhere.) The remainder of the bonus CD provides some hot live recordings that proved what this band of raving 20 somethings were capable in their rock and roll youth.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Yet another re-release with extras March 18, 2008
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The Rhino two disc reissue has everything contained on the first disc and then some. The re-mastering is fine on the Rhino release and this does not improve on it. The packaging and liner notes are much better in the Rhino release. The live concert on the second disc would be the only reason to purchase this release if you already have the Rhino release. The concert was originally a radio broadcast from the Warner Theater in Washington DC a week or so before the officially released El Mocambo concert. It contains an early solo version of "Chemistry Class" that was previously released on a different Rhino re-release (Armed Forces?). The rest of the concert is presented here for the first time in its entirety. So what are the differences between the Warner Theater concert and the El Mocambo concert? The set lists are close though I've always thought that "Live at the El Mocambo" was edited to fit on one vinyl disc. Here are a few differences: Lip Service is only on El Mocambo and No Action, Red Shoes, Hand in Hand, Blame it on Cain and Chemistry Class are only on the Warner Concert. Both have the Dallas version of Less than Zero and the Wipeout drum roll version of mystery dance. The Warner concert appears to be the whole show and I suspect that "Live at the El Mocambo" has the song order altered in addition to having a few songs cut. Both concerts are about equal in the quality of the performance. The band sounds deranged and hungry for success on both. It is "pull out the stops" rock and roll in its purest form. Both have mistakes in playing and sound quality-wise the Warner concert has more stage buzzes. There's no doubt that Elvis Costello and the Attractions are at their aggressive cocky best on both shows (The Warner show features Elvis stating, "Are some of you unimpressed?... cause I don't believe you!"). I would rate the Warner concert better as it sounds more "in the moment" than "Live at the El Mocambo" does. It's a tough call for the dedicated fan as they could have released the concert as a single disc instead of attaching it to something we already have and charging a premium price. I give it three stars cause it's all good stuff.
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5.0 out of 5 stars One of the Greatest Albums of That Era February 21, 2005
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The first three albums by Elvis Costello are not only his three best albums ever---they are three of the finest albums released by any artist of that era. While "My Aim Is True" stands as one of the greatest debut albums ever, I feel that his next two releases, "Armed Forces" and "This Year's Model," were even better than his first excellent work.

"This Year's Model" is the peak of Elvis Costello's angry and cynical lyrical database, with fast, raucous music that ups the intensity like only Elvis could. When I think of the numerous punk groups of that era that I enjoyed like Black Flag, Sex Pistols and The Dead Kennedys, I take the odd step of lumping "This Year's Model" in with the same sarcastic emotion backing the music. While the abovementioned Punk groups may have marketed themselves to the kids who fancied themselves raw, gritty, and streetwise, Elvis seemed geared toward the everyday middle-class Joe who, despite no torn jeans or Mohawks, still possessed that bitterness toward commercialism and the rat race.

This album has classic Costello rants that range from relationships gone sour to the greedy corporate world, with some songs like "Living in Paradise" seemingly combining both. The tunes grow increasingly intense with each track, with "Hand in Hand" and "Lipstick Vogue" grabbing most of the glory in the second half of the album. No resting, no misleading Guajardian twists, just sharp music and seething lyrics.

"Radio, Radio" is the appropriate finale of "This Year's Model," which is a loud, fast, break-free tune that totally bashes the formula based model of commercial radio. I remember when this song was released, and how much I loved it every time I heard it played on one of the same commercial radio stations he was thumbing his nose at; it was like hearing an employee cursing out his boss and receiving a promotion for it.

Elvis Costello has since released quite a diverse array of music since "This Year's Model." Some of it I love, some I don't get... but there is nothing quite like his first three albums. If you want to buy a "Best Of" Elvis Costello compilation, then STAY AWAY from his "Best Of" compilations. Buy his first three releases instead, because they truly are the very best of Elvis Costello.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Costello's Masterpiece.or least,one of them.
This album is,quite simply,one of the best rock and roll records ever made. Costello was at his angriest and his new backing band,The Attractions,were the perfect guys to deliver... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Candyguns Jerry
5.0 out of 5 stars Best Elvis Costello Album Ever!
Early Elvis Costello music is the best & this would be my favorite of his early albums. Virtually every song is a hit!
Published 12 months ago by Mrs Kensington
5.0 out of 5 stars Go Deluxe.
The concert on disc 2 and the 8 bonus tracks on disc 1 are quite the deal - could've been a whole album set by themselves. The concert stuff on disc 2 smokes. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Green Manalishi
5.0 out of 5 stars Rykodisc wins again!!
Elvis Costello / This Years Model (RYKO single CD - 6 bonus tracks): This Great album is made even greater on this RYKO single CD release. Read more
Published 16 months ago by J. Bynum
5.0 out of 5 stars A Review Of The Basic CD.
I put that as the review title so, people wouldn't get confused. There are a million special edition versions of this CD, but mine is just the basics. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Sci Fi Fan
5.0 out of 5 stars Model of perfection
Many people seem to regard This Year's Model as the best Costello album out there. I agree with most of this opinion, but naming it "his best" neglects his other important works. Read more
Published on September 9, 2010 by Humberto Mejia
5.0 out of 5 stars One of the GREAT records of all time!
Someone else may have mentioned this already, but if not, I think many have overlooked a most important component of the genesis and passion of this album. Read more
Published on April 24, 2009 by Gary
5.0 out of 5 stars Costello's sophomore effort put him over the top
This is the album that, long, long ago, turned me on to Elvis Costello. So, in a way, it has strong sentimental value for me. Read more
Published on March 5, 2009 by Southwest Bluesman
4.0 out of 5 stars And next's, and the year after...
Pop rock at its late 70's heights shows a thinking man's Bruce Springsteen continuing to harness amazing energy and tight interplay out of proportion to many of his peers,... Read more
Published on March 2, 2009 by IRate
4.0 out of 5 stars This Year's Model
It was delivered in perfect condition. No stracthes on the disk. It plays smooth and clean no skips. I am very satisfied with my perchase.
Published on March 2, 2009 by Preston Scott Haas
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An open letter to Elvis Costello (not that he'll ever see it or read it).
Good for you Wayne I'm totally with you on this. As a fan of Elvis going back as far as the 78 winterland show with nick lowe and having seen him play probably close to 50 times i've noticed a certain attitude among some fans that reminds me of watching letterman (who i also dig but lately i've... Read more
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