This Year's Model

Elvis Costello

Product Details

• Audio CD (May 1, 2007)
• Original Release Date: September 10, 2007
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Hip-O Records
• ASIN: B000OHZJKK
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #12,916 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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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

Product Description
Includes the bonus track Radio Reidio. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Sound Quality, Costello's Best!, August 5, 2006

By	Frederick Baptist (Singapore) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

This review is from: This Year's Model (Audio CD)

It's easy to see why this is usually listed as among the best albums of the 70's. Coming off a very decent debut album, few could have been ready for this brilliant follow-up which reminds me a lot of Tom Petty's best work with the Heartbreakers. The musicianship and songwriting has improved greatly over the debut effort due no doubt to the more polished backing band that represents the Attractions as well as Costello himself imcreasing in confidence and maturing in ability. The sound quality of this remastered version is also brilliant and together with the wonderful mini-lp sleeve design which includes all the lyrics in English and Japanese as an insert make this the best version of this album that is out there at the moment. Highly recommended!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great In Any Year, May 14, 2008

By	Thomas Magnum (NJ, USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 50 REVIEWER)

This Year's Model was Elvis Costello's second album and his first with the Attractions. Mr. Costello embodied the angry attitude of punk rock, but unlike most punk bands who were unskilled musicians that thrived on high energy, he possessed a rapier pen and an ear for melody. The album opens with the fierce "No Action" that in fine punk form clocks in at less than two minutes. "This Year's Girl" is wry take on the fame machine. "The Beat" has a catchy organ riff and is about the tried and true subject of self-gratification. "Pump It Up" is a fiery track as is "Lip Service". "(I Don't Want To Go To) Chelsea" has a manic verve while "Little Triggers" slows things down. "Radio Radio" is the most famous off the album, but the album's best track is "Lipstick Vogue". The song has a thumping bass line that shuffles along until a frenzied close. This Year's Model gave further proof that Elvis Costello may well be the king.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Amazon, please correct this track listing, October 17, 2007

By	Chase Carter (Albuquerque NM.United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: This Year's Model (Audio CD)

This is my first review. It's great when you can read these things, and be warned before spending your hard earned quan, only to be dissapointed. Everything about this release is awesome, the sound, the packaging...oh wait...whats this? There are only 12 tracks! Thats right...Radio Radio is missing! Hope it wasn't your favorite tune on the disc, cuz ya won't hear it here. My copy is not a fake either, so while Im at it, beware of all Japan discs these days. Just because it's Japanese don't necessarily make it better, or even good. I recently bought Rod Stewart's Never A Dull Moment, the Japan mini LP remaster. It's pretty thin sounding and even distorted in some places, compared with the warmth of the $5 domestic reissue. I'm just sayin!