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|producer  =  [[Sebastian Krys]] & [[Elvis Costello]]
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'''The Boy Named If''', a studio album by Elvis Costello & The Imposters, was released January 14, 2022.
'''The Boy Named If''', a studio album by Elvis Costello & The Imposters, was released January 14, 2022.


Lead single "[[Magnificent Hurt]]" was released October 27, 2021. It and "[[Farewell, OK]]" appeared on a promo-only vinyl single earlier that month.
Lead single "[[Magnificent Hurt]]" was released October 27, 2021. {{t}}It and "[[Farewell, OK]]" appeared on a promo-only vinyl [[:image:2021-10-12 WEVL Memphis photo 03.jpg|single]] earlier that month.


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==Tracks==
==Tracks==
{{tracklist30
{{tracklist30
|title1 = [[Farewell, OK]]
| writing_credits = yes
|title1 = [[Farewell, OK]]
|writer1 = Elvis Costello
|length1 = 2:54
|length1 = 2:54
|title2 = [[The Boy Named If (song)|The Boy Named If]]
|title2 = [[The Boy Named If (song)|The Boy Named If]]
|writer2 = Elvis Costello
|length2 = 4:24
|length2 = 4:24
|title3 = [[Penelope Halfpenny]]
|title3 = [[Penelope Halfpenny]]
|writer3 = Elvis Costello
|length3 = 2:57
|length3 = 2:57
|title4 = [[The Difference]]
|title4 = [[The Difference]]
|writer4 = Elvis Costello
|length4 = 3:45
|length4 = 3:45
|title5 = [[What If I Can't Give You Anything But Love?]]
|title5 = [[What If I Can't Give You Anything But Love?]]
|writer5 = Elvis Costello
|length5 = 4:03
|length5 = 4:03
|title6 = [[Paint The Red Rose Blue]]
|title6 = [[Paint The Red Rose Blue]]
|writer6 = Elvis Costello
|length6 = 4:46
|length6 = 4:46
|title7 = [[Mistook Me For A Friend]]
|title7 = [[Mistook Me For A Friend]]
|writer7 = Elvis Costello
|length7 = 4:13
|length7 = 4:13
|title8 = [[My Most Beautiful Mistake]]
|title8 = [[My Most Beautiful Mistake]]
|writer8 = Elvis Costello
|length8 = 4:47
|length8 = 4:47
|title9 = [[Magnificent Hurt]]
|title9 = [[Magnificent Hurt]]
|writer9 = Elvis Costello
|length9 = 3:13
|length9 = 3:13
|title10 = [[The Man You Love To Hate]]
|title10 = [[The Man You Love To Hate]]
|writer10 = Elvis Costello
|length10 = 4:53
|length10 = 4:53
|title11 = [[The Death Of Magic Thinking]]
|title11 = [[The Death Of Magic Thinking]]
|writer11 = Elvis Costello
|length11 = 3:31
|length11 = 3:31
|title12 = [[Trick Out The Truth]]
|title12 = [[Trick Out The Truth]]
|writer12 = Elvis Costello
|length12 = 4:53
|length12 = 4:53
|title13 = [[Mr. Crescent]]
|title13 = [[Mr. Crescent]]
|writer13 = Elvis Costello
|length13 = 3:39
|length13 = 3:39
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| writing_credits = yes
| headline  = Bonus track
| headline  = Bonus track
| title12   = [[Truth Drug]]
| title14   = [[Truth Drug]]
| note12     = Japan  
| note14     = Japan  
| writer12   = Nick Lowe
| writer14   = [[Nick Lowe]]
| length12   = 1:35
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*[[Sebastian Krys]] - background vocals on [[Penelope Halfpenny]] and [[The Difference]]
*[[Sebastian Krys]] - background vocals on [[Penelope Halfpenny]] and [[The Difference]]
*[[Nicole Atkins]] - guest vocals on [[My Most Beautiful Mistake]]
*[[Nicole Atkins]] - guest vocals on [[My Most Beautiful Mistake]]
==Notes==
*The album was nominated for a [[Grammy Awards|Grammy Award]] in the category of Best Rock Album. The award went to ''Patient Number 9'' by Ozzy Osbourne.
==[[Special:WhatLinksHere/The Boy Named If|Internal links]]==
*[[The Boy Named If lyrics|Lyrics]]
*[[:Category:The Boy Named If reviews|Reviews]]
*[[The Boy Named If (Alive At Memphis Magnetic)]]
*[[The Boy Named If UICY 16039]] (Japanese SHM CD release)
==External links==
*[https://www.elviscostello.com/the-boy-named-if-new-album-from-elvis-costello-the-imposters-released-january-14th-2022-on-emi-records/ elviscostello.com]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Boy_Named_If Wikipedia] {{-}} [https://www.discogs.com/master/2463424-Elvis-Costello-The-Imposters-The-Boy-Named-If Discogs]
*[https://www.allmusic.com/album/the-boy-named-if-mw0003612195 AllMusic] {{-}} [https://www.metacritic.com/music/the-boy-named-if/elvis-costello-the-imposters Metacritic]
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==[[Special:WhatLinksHere/The Boy Named If|Internal links]]==
*[[The Boy Named If lyrics|Lyrics]]
*[[:Category:The Boy Named If reviews|Reviews]]
==External links==
*[https://www.elviscostello.com/#!/news/299962 elviscostello.com]
*[https://www.nicoleatkins.com/ nicoleatkins.com]
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Latest revision as of 18:04, 23 June 2023

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The Boy Named If
The Boy Named If album cover.jpg
studio album by
Elvis Costello & The Imposters
ReleasedJanuary 14, 2022
RecordedSeparate home locations for each of Elvis and The Imposters.
ProducerSebastian Krys & Elvis Costello
LabelCapitol / EMI

The Boy Named If, a studio album by Elvis Costello & The Imposters, was released January 14, 2022.

Lead single "Magnificent Hurt" was released October 27, 2021.  It and "Farewell, OK" appeared on a promo-only vinyl single earlier that month.


Tracks

TitleWriter(s) Length
1. Farewell, OK  Elvis Costello 2:54
2. The Boy Named If  Elvis Costello 4:24
3. Penelope Halfpenny  Elvis Costello 2:57
4. The Difference  Elvis Costello 3:45
5. What If I Can't Give You Anything But Love?  Elvis Costello 4:03
6. Paint The Red Rose Blue  Elvis Costello 4:46
7. Mistook Me For A Friend  Elvis Costello 4:13
8. My Most Beautiful Mistake  Elvis Costello 4:47
9. Magnificent Hurt  Elvis Costello 3:13
10. The Man You Love To Hate  Elvis Costello 4:53
11. The Death Of Magic Thinking  Elvis Costello 3:31
12. Trick Out The Truth  Elvis Costello 4:53
13. Mr. Crescent  Elvis Costello 3:39
Bonus track
TitleWriter(s) Length
14. Truth Drug (Japan)Nick Lowe 1:35


Musicians

Notes

  • The album was nominated for a Grammy Award in the category of Best Rock Album. The award went to Patient Number 9 by Ozzy Osbourne.

Internal links

External links

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