Kojak Variety
Elvis Costello · 1995
53 min · 15 tracks · new wave · punk
A soulful tapestry of covers and deep cuts, blending rock, blues, and pop with Costello's distinctive flair.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- playful covers for casual listening
- short tracks for quick enjoyment
- emotional depth in concise bursts
- late-night sing-alongs with friends
- bittersweet reflections on life
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking long, immersive experiences
- prefer straightforward hits
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1995, 'Kojak Variety' is Elvis Costello's first album of entirely cover songs following his exploration of diverse genres in the early 90s. This period marked a return to his roots after the eclecticism of previous works like 'The Juliet Letters' (1993). The album showcases his ability to reinterpret classic tracks while maintaining his signature lyrical depth.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Joe Jackson· Graham Parker· Squeeze
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Strange 2:42
- 2 Hidden Charms 3:33
- 3 Remove This Doubt 3:54
- 4 I Threw It All Away 3:26
- 5 Leave My Kitten Alone 3:13
- 6 Everybody’s Crying Mercy 4:08
- 7 I’ve Been Wrong Before 3:03
- 8 Bama Lama Bama Loo 2:47
- 9 Must You Throw Dirt in My Face 3:51
- 10 Pouring Water on a Drowning Man 3:40
- 11 The Very Thought of You 3:43
- 12 Payday 3:00
- 13 Please Stay 4:50
- 14 Running Out of Fools 3:04
- 15 Days 4:54
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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