Wise Up Ghost
Elvis Costello · 2013
56 min · 12 tracks · new wave · punk
A vibrant blend of rock, soul, and New Orleans funk underpins Costello's poignant lyrical storytelling.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- poignant lyrical storytelling
- vibrant rhythmic grooves
- engaging sing-along moments
- inviting upbeat energy
Maybe skip if you want
- dislike varied song lengths
- prefer immediate gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2013, 'Wise Up Ghost' marked a collaborative effort between Elvis Costello and the Roots, showcasing a creative shift post his acclaimed 2010 album, 'National Ransom'. This partnership with the hip-hop band revitalized Costello's sound and introduced him to a broader audience, merging genres in innovative ways.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Joe Jackson· Graham Parker· Squeeze
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Walk Us Uptown 3:22
- 2 Sugar Won’t Work 3:31
- 3 Refuse to Be Saved 4:23
- 4 Wake Me Up 5:52
- 5 Tripwire 4:28
- 6 Stick Out Your Tongue 5:28
- 7 Come the Meantimes 3:53
- 8 (She Might Be a) Grenade 4:36
- 9 Cinco minutos con vos 5:01
- 10 Viceroy’s Row 5:01
- 11 Wise Up Ghost 6:27
- 12 If I Could Believe 3:58
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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