So, I would definitely rank Costello in my top 5 favorite artists that we have listened to so far in class, but man I really loved Pet Sounds, don't make me choose.
So, I did a quick Spotify check on him, and OH MY GAH, he has released like a millon albums! That's absurd, he may have the Beatles beat! Let me count right quick...22! I counted 22! WHAAAT. Also, he is only 58!!!! That's only 8 years older than my parents!! I am freaking out!!
While researching him, I found a clip where he hosted David Letterman's 'The Late Show', and man he is so cocky and maybe a little funny, but still very cocky.
Also, I did some more research, and you were so right about people being crazy about 'Alison', which is honestly not even my favorite song. Like seriously, when I was hunting for videos to link here, mofo Alison was the title of about every 9/10 videos. Get over it, everyone.
I really like 'I'm not Angry'
I really love this song for several reasons. 1) The lyrics are really easy to relate to, I've experienced the uncouth, fiery pangs of heartbreak, and this song makes me want to go egg an ex-boyfriends house or do something real wild and angsty. Also, just the guitar riffs are so awesome in this song, and I also really dig when at around 1:48, a rolling/ trotting sounding drum beat comes kicking in.
I also specifically like the part of the line: 'cause there's no such thing as an original sin'. All humans are dicks, basically, and it's something everyone has to learn to accept and deal with eventually.
I really love Costello, and would be so down to listen to more of his albums this semester.
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