Imperial Bedroom
Elvis Costello & the Attractions · 1982
78 min · 24 tracks · new wave
A lush blend of orchestral pop and introspective lyrics that evokes a world of emotional complexity.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing with emotional depth
- introspective lyrics for reflective moments
- dynamic flow across diverse themes
- short tracks for quick engagement
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking straightforward, upbeat tracks
- prefer longer, cohesive pieces
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Imperial Bedroom' was released in July 1982, Elvis Costello had already established himself as a significant figure in new wave music with hits like 'Watching the Detectives' and 'Everyday I Write the Book.' This album followed the critically acclaimed 'Trust' and marked a shift towards more sophisticated arrangements and deeper lyrical themes, showcasing Costello's evolution as a songwriter and artist.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Roxy Music· Duran Duran· Bronski Beat
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Beyond Belief 2:34
- 2 Tears Before Bedtime 3:02
- 3 Shabby Doll 4:48
- 4 The Long Honeymoon 4:15
- 5 Man Out of Time 5:26
- 6 Almost Blue 2:50
- 7 …And in Every Home 3:22
- 8 The Loved Ones 2:48
- 9 Human Hands 2:43
- 10 Kid About It 2:45
- 11 Little Savage 2:37
- 12 Boy With a Problem 2:11
- 13 Pidgin English 3:58
- 14 You Little Fool 3:11
- 15 Town Cryer 4:21
- 16 From Head to Toe 2:36
- 17 The World of Broken Hearts 3:04
- 18 Night Time 2:55
- 19 Really Mystified 2:05
- 20 I Turn Around 2:19
- 21 Seconds of Pleasure 3:45
- 22 The Stamping Ground 3:11
- 23 Shabby Doll 4:22
- 24 Imperial Bedroom 2:47
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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