Elvis Costello – My Aim Is True

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Artist: Elvis Costello

Title: My Aim Is True

Year: 1977

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Tracklist

1. Welcome To The Working Week (1:23)
2. Miracle Man (3:31)
3. No Dancing (2:40)
4. Blame It On Cain (2:49)
5. Alison (3:24)
6. Sneaky Feelings (2:11)
7. (The Angels Wanna Wear My) Red Shoes (2:47)
8. Less Than Zero (3:18)
9. Mystery Dance (1:35)
10. Pay It Back (2:32)
11. I'm Not Angry (2:59)
12. Waiting For The End Of The World (3:22)
13. Watching The Detectives - Single Version (3:46)

Review

Elvis Costello burst onto the scene in 1977 with his groundbreaking debut album, "My Aim Is True," weaving together punk, new wave, and pub rock into a thrilling musical tapestry. The opening track, "Welcome to the Working Week," sets the stage for a collection of songs packed with raw energy and biting social commentary. Standout tracks like "Miracle Man," "Alison," and "Watching the Detectives" showcase Costello's knack for crafting unforgettable melodies and deeply relatable lyrics, all wrapped in a distinctively edgy sound influenced by the punk and new wave movements.

The album's musical backbone, provided by the talented band Clover, perfectly complements Costello’s unique vocal style and razor-sharp guitar work. His lyrics shine with wit and humor, tackling themes of love, relationships, and daily struggles while also addressing weightier issues like politics and social inequality. "My Aim Is True" isn't just a collection of great songs—it's a significant landmark in rock history, proving Costello's prowess as a songwriter and performer and cementing its status as one of the most enduring debut albums ever. - Lennon