Record Mirror, October 16, 1982: Difference between revisions
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Indeed his recent country album ''Almost Blue'' was a courageous exploration even if it wasn't fully appreciated and understood by his staunch audience. But ''Imperial Bedroom'' must he 1982's best album, full of superbly crafted songs dealing with emotional situations, all of them real. | Indeed his recent country album ''Almost Blue'' was a courageous exploration even if it wasn't fully appreciated and understood by his staunch audience. But ''Imperial Bedroom'' must he 1982's best album, full of superbly crafted songs dealing with emotional situations, all of them real. | ||
He's honed each piece of ''Imperial Bedroom'' to a rare sharpness and — | He's honed each piece of ''Imperial Bedroom'' to a rare sharpness and — coupled with the Attractions' breathtaking skill of arrangement and musical texture has created his finest writing and vocal performance yet. | ||
But then again, if you have heard ''Imperial Bedroom'' you'll already know that — and if you haven't, then you Just don't deserve to. | |||
It's been over a year since Costello returned from Nashville with ''Almost Blue'', a set in which he suffered personally duo to Billy Sherrill's apparent lack of interest, yet also benefited from the man's undoubted technical skills. | |||
"It wasn't total disaster although it was sometimes confusing, knowing whether he was interested at all," said Elvis. | |||
"It died a death in America, because I suppose it's like taking coals to Newcastle. I thought that showed a lack of imagination really, because a lot of American country music is very bland and emotionless, the total opposite to what it should be. A lot of people even thought we'd gone soft. | |||
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