Absolute Radio: Discover real music

Elvis Costello recently hosted a television series called 'Spectacle' where he interviewed many respected names from a diverse range of music. He has an extensive knowledge of music which really came through. This album also illustrates that love of music that he has, across many genres. I'm a huge fan and have to respect people that obviously have that love for music.

I think this is the best thing he's done for a long time. I also have very diverse music tastes and really enjoy listening to music by artists that have a real ferverance for their craft, artists (like Costello) that are very often underrated and overlooked. Great records are out there for people who care to delve beyond the commercially 'hyped' (and sadly often mediocre) releases!

I believe the album was made very quickly, as great albums always were (too much technology can often slow and hinder the creative process). The record has many highlights, including Turpentine (classic Costello), My Three Sons, which reminds me of David Ackles, and Go Away are all amazing. I'd recommend this to anyone, five stars.


Rating: 5 out of 5