I own almost the entire Elvis Costello catalogue in some form or another, sadly these are the only two I have on vinyl. Anyway, This Year's Model may be my favorite, at least in the top five. With this second album, and the line-up of the Attractions cemented a sound was born that was every bit as distinctive as any of the great bands. Elvis' lyrical prowess spit out with a punky snarl, Bruce Thomas's melodic playing high up on the bass, Pete Thomas's lyrical drumming (he's still one of my all time favorite drummers), and Steve Nieve bringing a touch of class to whole operation, it kind of doesn't get better than that.
The River In Reverse:(2010)
This album is a gem.The great Allen Toussaint brings his songbook, and ear for incredibly unique arrangements to fruition in the best possible way. If you haven't heard this album, go look it up right now, maybe check out the two songs penned by Costello/Toussaint, The Sharpest Thorn and Ascension Day. The latter borrowing from Professor Longhair. A truly beautiful album
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