1979
Pop/Rock
Codec: Ape - Mac 3.97 - High Lossless Compression
Encoder: eac095pb4
Covers , Log, Cue


After releasing and touring the intense This Year's Model, Elvis Costello quickly returned to the studio with the Attractions to record his third album, Armed Forces. In contrast to the stripped-down pop and rock of his first two albums, Armed Forces boasted a detailed and textured pop production, but it was hardly lavish. However, the more spacious arrangements -- complete with ringing pianos, echoing reverb, layered guitars, and harmonies -- accent Costello's melodies, making the record more accessible than his first two albums. Perversely, while the sound of Costello's music was becoming more open and welcoming, his songs became more insular and paranoid, even though he cloaked his emotions well. Many of the songs on Armed Forces use politics as a metaphor for personal relationships, particularly fascism, which explains its working title, Emotional Fascism. Occasionally, the lyrics are forced, but the music never is -- the album demonstrates the depth of Costello's compositional talents and how he can move from the hook-laden pop of "Accidents Will Happen" to the paranoid "Goon Squad" with ease. Some of the songs, like the light reggae of "Two Little Hitlers" and the impassioned "Party Girl," build on his strengths, while others like the layered "Oliver's Army" take Costello into new territories. It's a dense but accessible pop record and ranks as his third masterpiece in a row.




CD1
01. Accidents Will Happen [0:03:01.00]
02. Senior Service [0:02:17.74]
03. Oliver's Army [0:02:59.46]
04. Big Boys [0:02:56.46]
05. Green Shirt [0:02:43.26]
06. Party Girl [0:03:24.20]
07. Goon Squad [0:03:14.25]
08. Busy Bodies [0:03:35.24]
09. Sunday's Best [0:03:22.12]
10. Moods For Moderns [0:02:50.13]
11. Chemistry Class [0:02:56.65]
12. Two Little Hitlers [0:03:16.42]
13. (What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love & Understanding? [0:03:32.34]

CD2
01. Tiny Steps [0:02:43.34]
02. Busy Bodies (Alternate Version) [0:03:48.51]
03. Talking In The Dark [0:01:58.09]
04. Big Boys (Alternate Version) [0:02:56.34]
05. Clean Money [0:01:59.39]
06. Wednesday Week [0:02:06.46]
07. My Funny Valentine [0:01:33.59]
08. Accidents Will Happen (Live at Hollywood High) [0:03:18.47]
09. Mystery Dance (Live at Hollywood High) [0:02:01.41]
10. Goon Squad (Live at Hollywood High) [0:03:42.31]
11. Party Girl (Live at Hollywood High) [0:03:19.39]
12. Stranger In The House (Live at Hollywood High) [0:03:52.34]
13. Alison (Live at Hollywood High) [0:03:08.61]
14. Lipstick Vogue (Live at Hollywood High) [0:04:26.03]
15. Watching The Detectives (Live at Hollywood High) [0:05:51.69]
16. You Belong To Me (Live at Hollywood High) [0:02:39.40]
17. Chemistry Class (Live Solo in live in Washington, 1978-02-28) [0:02:34.07]

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Elvis Costello / Armed Forces - Disc 2

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