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Extreme Honey

Elvis Costello · 1997

77 min · 18 tracks · new wave · punk

A reflective collection of Costello's poignant lyrics set against diverse melodic backdrops.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • reflective narratives for contemplation
  • varied tempos for diverse moods
  • poignant lyrics with melodic depth
  • evening listening with introspection

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking immediate gratification
  • prefer standalone hit tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Extreme Honey' was released in 1997, Elvis Costello had already established a prolific career with numerous critically acclaimed albums. This compilation serves as a retrospective, showcasing key tracks from his extensive catalog while also marking a period of transition as he explored new musical styles and collaborations, notably after his 1996 album 'All This Useless Beauty'.
Stylistic neighbors
Joe Jackson· Graham Parker· Squeeze

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 The Bridge I Burned 5:20
  • 2 Veronica 3:09
  • 3 Sulky Girl 5:07
  • 4 So Like Candy 4:36
  • 5 13 Steps Lead Down 3:18
  • 6 All This Useless Beauty 4:37
  • 7 My Dark Life 6:19
  • 8 The Other Side of Summer 3:55
  • 9 Kinder Murder 3:26
  • 10 Deep Dark Truthful Mirror 4:06
  • 11 Hurry Down Doomsday 4:04
  • 12 Poor Fractured Atlas 4:01
  • 13 The Birds Will Still Be Singing 4:22
  • 14 London's Brilliant Parade 4:22
  • 15 Tramp the Dirt Down 5:40
  • 16 Couldn't Call It Unexpected No. 4 3:50
  • 17 I Want to Vanish 3:15
  • 18 All the Rage 3:53

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