Imperial Bedroom with Elvis Costello

Costello's most acclaimed album from 1982, emotionally a bit deeper and darker than the six before, void of the very catchiest pop singles he spitted out so freneticly in the latest 70's. Still these actual "classical" arrangements, based on piano rather than guitars, makes some pieces sound the most happily expansive Elvis ever has done, even when his voice is bitter.

Produced by Geoff Emerick, who had a hand in Beatles' post-Pepper records. Cover picture is playing with Picasso's "three musicians", which may represent the band members = The Attractions.



including Bonus disc
with similar material and versions

my Autumn Album 13 : 32



most Amusing songs:
AND IN EVERY HOME
I TURN AROUND
MAN OUT OF TIME (demo stomping version)


most Beautiful songs:
THE LONG HONEYMOON
YOU LITTLE FOOL
SECONDS OF PLEASURE


most Sexy songs:
(What would) THE LOVED ONES...
PIDGIN ENGLISH
REALLY MYSTIFIED


most Loving songs:
HUMAN HANDS
BOY WITH A PROBLEM
(Wouldn't) KID ABOUT IT (alternate version)


most Growing Strong songs:
MAN OUT OF TIME
LITTLE SAVAGE (special to Mr. Average)
THE WORLD OF BROKEN HEARTS


most Smart songs:
BEYOND BELIEF (in this almost empty gin palace //Through a two-way looking glass you see your Alice)
TOWN CRYER (fast version)
THE TOWN WHERE TIME STOOD STILL


most Mysterious songs:
SHABBY DOLL
TOWN CRYER
IMPERIAL BEDROOM



a Little Savage in portrait




Overall Album

7 sound

5 melodies

7 accompaniment

4 rythms

5 singin' feeling

5 playin' dynamics

6 concept

6 variation

6 lyrics

4 titles

3 order of tracks

5 cover picture

7 historical importance

= 70


I now give 1 to 7 in thirteen cathegories
where 3 is good
and total possible 7 X 13 = 91 never exist(?)



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