Punch the Clock
Elvis Costello & the Attractions · 1983
67 min · 20 tracks · new wave
A vibrant fusion of new wave and pop elements, adorned with sharp lyrical wit and rich instrumental textures.
Top tracks — play these first
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Everyday I Write the Book — This track stands out for its catchy melody and clever lyrics about the complexities of relationships, encapsulating the album's balance between pop sensibility and lyrical depth.
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Shipbuilding — A poignant commentary on war and its impact on society, 'Shipbuilding' showcases Costello's ability to fuse personal narratives with larger political themes, emphasizing his lyrical sophistication.
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The Greatest Thing — This song combines upbeat instrumentation with biting lyrics about ambition and disillusionment, reflecting Costello’s signature style of blending humor with serious subject matter.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Let Them All Talk 3:06
- 2 Everyday I Write the Book 3:54
- 3 The Greatest Thing 3:04
- 4 The Element Within Her 2:52
- 5 Love Went Mad 3:13
- 6 Shipbuilding 4:53
- 7 TKO (Boxing Day) 3:28
- 8 Charm School 3:55
- 9 The Invisible Man 3:04
- 10 Mouth Almighty 3:04
- 11 King of Thieves 3:45
- 12 Pills and Soap 3:43
- 13 The World and His Wife 3:32
- 14 Heathen Town 3:10
- 15 The Flirting Kind 3:00
- 16 Walking on Thin Ice 3:52
- 17 Town Where Time Stood Still 3:32
- 18 Shatterproof 2:19
- 19 The World and His Wife (live) 3:13
- 20 Everyday I Write the Book (live) 2:21
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