Secret, Profane & Sugarcane
Elvis Costello · 2009
50 min · 13 tracks · new wave · punk
A rich tapestry of folk and country influences interwoven with Costello's signature lyrical wit and melodic ingenuity.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wistful storytelling through melodies
- intimate reflections on relationships
- evening listening with a drink
- subtle emotional nuances throughout
- thoughtful lyrics for deep pondering
Maybe skip if you want
- seekers of high-energy tracks
- prefer instant gratification sounds
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Secret, Profane & Sugarcane' was released in 2009, Elvis Costello had experienced a prolific career spanning over three decades. This album marked his return to a more roots-oriented sound after a series of jazz and orchestral projects, showcasing his continued evolution as an artist while collaborating with producer T Bone Burnett.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Joe Jackson· Graham Parker· Squeeze
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Down Among the Wines and Spirits 3:11
- 2 Complicated Shadows 2:53
- 3 I Felt the Chill Before the Winter Came 3:59
- 4 My All Time Doll 4:09
- 5 Hidden Shame 4:15
- 6 She Handed Me a Mirror 4:04
- 7 I Dreamed of My Old Lover 2:35
- 8 How Deep Is the Red 3:47
- 9 She Was No Good 3:47
- 10 Sulphur to Sugarcane 5:59
- 11 Red Cotton 5:43
- 12 The Crooked Line 3:49
- 13 Changing Partners 2:40
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