Goodbye Cruel World
Elvis Costello & the Attractions · 1984
77 min · 23 tracks · new wave
A blend of sharp new wave melodies and introspective lyrics, layered with Costello's signature wit and emotional depth.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Only Flame in Town — This track features poignant lyrics about longing and lost love, set against a backdrop of lush instrumentation that highlights Costello's vocal prowess.
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Peace in Our Time — This song stands out for its commentary on political disillusionment, blending catchy melodies with profound lyrical observations about societal issues.
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I Wanna Be Loved — A heartfelt exploration of vulnerability, this track showcases Costello’s ability to merge personal emotion with broader themes of love and acceptance.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Only Flame in Town 4:02
- 2 Home Truth 3:14
- 3 Room With No Number 4:14
- 4 Inch by Inch 2:29
- 5 Worthless Thing 3:04
- 6 Love Field 3:28
- 7 I Wanna Be Loved 4:48
- 8 The Comedians 2:36
- 9 Joe Porterhouse 3:30
- 10 Sour Milk‐Cow Blues 2:51
- 11 The Great Unknown 3:00
- 12 The Deportees Club 2:55
- 13 Peace in Our Time 4:16
- 14 Turning the Town Red 3:18
- 15 Baby It’s You 3:13
- 16 Get Yourself Another Fool 4:04
- 17 I Hope You’re Happy Now 3:00
- 18 The Only Flame in Town (live) 4:14
- 19 Worthless Thing (live) 3:12
- 20 Motel Matches (live) 2:40
- 21 Sleepless Nights (live) 2:48
- 22 Deportee 3:24
- 23 Withered and Died 3:14
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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