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King of America: Deluxe Edition - Elvis Costello



 This double CD includes Costello's finest work as well as his cover of Buddy's "True Love Ways".
  • Artist: Elvis Costello
  • Release Date: 4/26/2005
  • Label: Rhino Records (USA)
Price: $26.49
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
On King of America, the ever-restless Costello reinvented himself yet again, using his Christian name (Declan MacManus) in the credits, and employing the other Elvis' old backing band (as well as Ray Brown and Earl Palmer) for his most reflective, mature-sounding album thus far. The overall sound here is closer to Costello's folk-rock roots (The Band, the Grateful Dead) than he'd ever dared come before, and the songs trade elliptical wordplay for considered emotional statements. Though the Attractions appear only on "Suit of Lights," their influence is felt on the album's poppiest tune "Lovable." Elsewhere, Costello offers poignant country ballads ("Indoor Fireworks," also expertly covered by Nick Lowe), jazz/blues torch songs ("Poisoned Rose") and even a bit of '60s Britbeat (an effective recasting of "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood"). In short, King of America contains some of Costello's finest, most understated work. A fine cover of Buddy Holly's "True Love Ways" is also included.

Track Listing:

Disc 1
1. Brilliant Mistake
2. Lovable
3. Our Little Angel
4. Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood
5. Glitter Gulch
6. Indoor Fireworks
7. Little Palaces
8. I'll Wear It Proudly
   
9. American Without Tears
10. Eisenhower Blues
11. Poisoned Rose
12. The Big Light
13. Jack Of All Parades
14. Suit Of Lights
15. Sleep Of The Just
Disc 2
1. Having It All
2. Suffering Face
3. Deportee
4. Indoor Fireworks
5. Poisoned Rose
6. I Hope You're Happy Now
7. I'll Wear It Proudly
8. Jack Of All Parades
9. The People's Limousine
10. They'll Never Take Her Love From Me
11. King Of Confidence
   
12. Shoes Without Heels
13. End Of The Rainbow
14. Betrayal
15. That's How You Got Killed Before
16. The Big Light
17. It Tears Me Up
18. The Only Daddy That'll Walk The Line
19. Your Mind Is On Vacation / Your Funeral My Trial
20. That's How You Got Killed Before (Reprise)
21. True Love Ways

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