National Ransom
Elvis Costello · 2010
62 min · 16 tracks · new wave · punk
A rich tapestry of storytelling woven through diverse musical styles and poignant lyricism.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- poignant storytelling with depth
- reflective moments of quiet introspection
- varied tempos for dynamic listening
- for late-night contemplation
- engaging narratives with rich detail
Maybe skip if you want
- seekers of high-energy tracks
- prefer short, standalone songs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Elvis Costello was in a period of artistic exploration when 'National Ransom' was released, following his critically acclaimed album 'Secret, Profane & Sugarcane' in 2009. This record marked his return to a broader rock sound after several forays into genres like country and jazz, highlighting his versatility as a songwriter.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Joe Jackson· Graham Parker· Squeeze
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 National Ransom 4:05
- 2 Jimmie Standing in the Rain 4:16
- 3 Stations of the Cross 4:59
- 4 A Slow Drag With Josephine 2:43
- 5 Five Small Words 4:45
- 6 Church Underground 5:02
- 7 You Hung the Moon 3:55
- 8 Bullets for the New-Born King 3:35
- 9 I Lost You 2:56
- 10 Dr. Watson, I Presume 3:41
- 11 One Bell Ringing 3:38
- 12 The Spell That You Cast 2:32
- 13 That's Not the Part of Him You're Leaving 4:43
- 14 My Lovely Jezebel 2:32
- 15 All These Strangers 5:53
- 16 A Voice in the Dark 3:36
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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