Hey Clockface
Elvis Costello · 2020
49 min · 14 tracks · new wave · punk
A vibrant kaleidoscope of jazz, punk, and rock influences reflecting on modern life’s complexities.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- vibrant reflections on modern life
- playful storytelling with sharp wit
- short tracks for quick engagement
- dynamic shifts in pacing
- thought-provoking lyrics for contemplation
Maybe skip if you want
- seekers of lengthy epics
- prefer straightforward, repetitive sounds
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2020, 'Hey Clockface' is Elvis Costello's first album since his collaboration with The Imposters on 'Look Now' (2018), marking a continuation of his artistic exploration. This album comes after a prolific period that included his work in various styles, demonstrating his adaptability and ongoing relevance in the music scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Joe Jackson· Graham Parker· Squeeze
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Revolution #49 2:41
- 2 No Flag 3:56
- 3 They’re Not Laughing at Me Now 4:26
- 4 Newspaper Pane 4:10
- 5 I Do (Zula’s Song) 3:49
- 6 We Are All Cowards Now 3:36
- 7 Hey Clockface/How Can You Face Me? 2:56
- 8 The Whirlwind 3:17
- 9 Hetty O’Hara Confidential 4:14
- 10 The Last Confession of Vivian Whip 2:59
- 11 What Is It That I Need That I Don’t Already Have? 3:46
- 12 Radio Is Everything 4:25
- 13 I Can’t Say Her Name 2:57
- 14 Byline 2:40
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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