Released 30 years ago
All This Useless Beauty
Elvis Costello & the Attractions · 1996
48 min · 12 tracks · new wave
Melancholic melodies intertwine with sharp lyrical wit, creating a tapestry of introspection and bittersweet reflection.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Other End of the Telescope — This track opens the album with an exploration of perspective, setting a reflective tone that resonates throughout the record. Its clever wordplay encapsulates Costello's trademark lyrical depth.
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Complicated Shadows — With its haunting melody and introspective lyrics, this track delves into the complexities of human relationships, showcasing Costello's knack for blending emotion with storytelling.
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You Bowed Down — This song stands out for its poignant examination of vulnerability and surrender, highlighted by a compelling melody that elevates its thematic weight.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Other End of the Telescope 4:06
- 2 Little Atoms 3:58
- 3 All This Useless Beauty 4:39
- 4 Complicated Shadows 4:43
- 5 Why Can’t a Man Stand Alone? 3:14
- 6 Distorted Angel 4:31
- 7 Shallow Grave 2:07
- 8 Poor Fractured Atlas 4:02
- 9 Starting to Come to Me 2:43
- 10 You Bowed Down 4:55
- 11 It’s Time 6:00
- 12 I Want to Vanish 3:16
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