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TexasTiger1185 
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| re: Elvis Costello, I don't get it. (Posted on 10/5/12 at 11:10 pm to LSUballs)
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Dude can't sing and makes awful music. Not sure how anybody can dig the music he makes. Feel free to dispute my claim.
I couldn't sing the words to one single song of his. I really have never enjoyed his music. I can't even do the "I don't care for his music, but I respect it" thing for him. I'm awestruck when I hear someone say they are a huge Costello fan.
How could you be?
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Dandy Lion 
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| re: Elvis Costello, I don't get it. (Posted on 10/5/12 at 11:11 pm to LSUballs)
His first four albums were fantastic IMO. Fantastic. My Aim is True is definitely a GOAT.
Ah, another gem not mentioned on this board,
'5ive Gears in Reverse'
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TFTC
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| re: Elvis Costello, I don't get it. (Posted on 10/5/12 at 11:23 pm to Dandy Lion)
I'm partial to This Years Model...
But your right about his early output... Absolute classics...
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Dandy Lion
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| re: Elvis Costello, I don't get it. (Posted on 10/5/12 at 11:32 pm to TFTC)
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I'm partial to This Years Model...
I think 'Aim' gets GOAT status because it's tight, was ground breaking, and is a single disc.
I couldn't really choose if forced to, amongst the first four.
Preference at any given moment owes to state of mind or humor.
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Kafka 
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| re: Elvis Costello, I don't get it. (Posted on 10/6/12 at 12:27 am to Dandy Lion)
one of my top 5 albums of all time
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beezylsu
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| re: Elvis Costello, I don't get it. (Posted on 10/6/12 at 8:18 am to Kafka)
The trifecta of My Aim Is True, This Year's Model and Armed Forces are the bible of clever songwriting. Love Elvis Costello! Half of Famer, the man is as good as it gets!
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kbro
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| re: Elvis Costello, I don't get it. (Posted on 10/6/12 at 10:08 am to Dandy Lion)
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'Aim' gets GOAT status because it's tight, was ground breaking, and is a single disc
Bingo
All classics IMHO:
Waiting For The End Of The World
Mystery Man
Watching The Detectives
The Angels Wanna Wear My Red Shoes
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Dandy Lion
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| re: Elvis Costello, I don't get it. (Posted on 10/6/12 at 12:08 pm to LSUballs)
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Elvis Costello, I don't get it.
Hah! Now I know why 'five gears in reverse popped into my head'. Lyrics.
'if you don't know by now, nobody's gonna tell you'.
 
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Dandy Lion
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| re: Elvis Costello, I don't get it. (Posted on 10/6/12 at 12:09 pm to LSUballs)
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Elvis Costello, I don't get it.
Hah! Now I know why 'five gears in reverse' popped into my head. Lyrics.
'if you don't know by now, nobody's gonna tell you'.
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Dandy Lion
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| re: Elvis Costello, I don't get it. (Posted on 10/6/12 at 4:06 pm to Dandy Lion)
I do indeed like alot of post Attractions material, one fine example, Veronica.
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Dandy Lion
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| re: Elvis Costello, I don't get it. (Posted on 10/6/12 at 4:26 pm to LSUballs)
Rousing live rendition of Watching the Detectives, Elvis was MUCHO ELVIS!
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beezylsu
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| re: Elvis Costello, I don't get it. (Posted on 10/6/12 at 9:51 pm to Dandy Lion)
Great vid, Dandy!
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OldTigahFot
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| re: Elvis Costello, I don't get it. (Posted on 10/6/12 at 9:54 pm to Kafka)
If there really was a god, Elvis Costello would be called "the Boss" and Bruce Springsteen would be the subject of this thread. Just saying . . .
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Dandy Lion
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| re: Elvis Costello, I don't get it. (Posted on 10/6/12 at 10:58 pm to OldTigahFot)
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OldTigahFot
No worries. Elvis is extremely well respected by those that matter, and know. I'd sleep well at night, were I him (he, whatever).
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Dandy Lion
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| re: Elvis Costello, I don't get it. (Posted on 10/6/12 at 11:53 pm to Dandy Lion)
bump. Can't get 5ive Gears in Reverse out of my mind. In spite of Alison and Veronica.
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mauser
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| re: Elvis Costello, I don't get it. (Posted on 10/7/12 at 6:29 am to LSUballs)
HIs 1st album was released sometime in the 70s and was very good. The overall quality of his albums just got worse with each subsequent release to the point that I lost interest. Now I think his stuff is just crap.
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Tigah in the ATL
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| re: Elvis Costello, I don't get it. (Posted on 10/7/12 at 11:03 am to LSUballs)
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Not sure how anybody can dig the music he makes
Not sure how you can even have an opinion of you're not a fan. Is there somewhere his music is forced on you?
Horses for courses, as the brits say.
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The Cable Guy
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| re: Elvis Costello, I don't get it. (Posted on 10/7/12 at 11:33 am to Tigah in the ATL)
Here's a newer track I love:
Monkey to Man
Reminds me a bit of Smash Mouth.
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LSUSOBEAST1
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| re: Elvis Costello, I don't get it. (Posted on 10/7/12 at 1:59 pm to LSUballs)
GTFO. My Aim is True is one of the greatest albums of all time.
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Alison is my favorite song of all time.
I can get behind this.
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DA
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| re: Elvis Costello, I don't get it. (Posted on 10/7/12 at 2:36 pm to Dandy Lion)
Nice.
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