Released 40 years ago
Blood & Chocolate
Elvis Costello & the Attractions · 1986
73 min · 18 tracks · new wave
A raw blend of new wave energy and lyrical introspection, merging jangly guitars with Elvis Costello's biting wit.
Top tracks — play these first
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I Want You — This track stands out for its intense emotional vulnerability and haunting melody, showcasing Costello's ability to blend pop sensibility with raw yearning. Its complex structure and shifting dynamics create an immersive listening experience that captures the album's essence.
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Tokyo Storm Warning — With vivid imagery and intricate storytelling, this song exemplifies Costello's sharp social commentary while maintaining a catchy refrain. The juxtaposition of its upbeat tempo against darker themes adds a compelling layer to the narrative.
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Home Is Anywhere You Hang Your Head — This track highlights Costello's poignant lyrics about dislocation and identity, framed by a melodic backdrop that balances melancholy with hope. The song encapsulates the album's exploration of personal turmoil against broader life themes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Uncomplicated 3:27
- 2 I Hope You’re Happy Now 3:07
- 3 Tokyo Storm Warning 6:24
- 4 Home Is Anywhere You Hang Your Head 5:07
- 5 I Want You 6:42
- 6 Honey, Are You Straight or Are You Blind? 2:09
- 7 Blue Chair 3:41
- 8 Battered Old Bird 5:50
- 9 Crimes of Paris 4:19
- 10 Poor Napoleon 3:23
- 11 Next Time Round 3:44
- 12 Seven Day Weekend 2:38
- 13 Forgive Her Anything 3:11
- 14 Blue Chair (single version) 3:38
- 15 Baby’s Got a Brand New Hairdo 3:25
- 16 American Without Tears No.2 (Twilight version) 3:35
- 17 A Town Called Big Nothing (Really Big Nothing) 5:47
- 18 Return to Big Nothing 2:54
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