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Friday, October 11, 2002

MTV news note on Cruel Smile chart position Elvis Costello's odds and sods companion to his latest album, When I Was Cruel, debuts at #180. 9:46:55 PM     Your Thoughts? [] Kansas City / St. Joseph Press Review of Kansas City Theatre Show 9:37:28 PM     Your Thoughts? [] Elvis Costello fills set at Pageant with old and new classics (Saint Louis Today 10/11/02) Elvis Costello remains a "Man Out of Time," but Thursday night's show before a Pageant packed with the faithful found the singer/songwriter successfully mixing gems from his catalog of alternative rock classics with the best material from his latest disc, "When I Was Cruel."Elvis Costello remains a "Man Out of Time," but Thursday night's show before a Pageant packed with the faithful found the singer/songwriter successfully mixing gems from his catalog of alternative rock classics with the best material from his latest disc, "When I Was Cruel." (more) (Submitted by John Foyle) 4:12:28 PM     Your Thoughts? [] Cruel & Unusual / The Riverfront Times (Oct 9, 2002) In 1998, around the time Painted From Memory -- his team-up with Burt Bacharach -- hit stores, Elvis Costello gave up on the idea of playing rock & roll, or so he said. But he didn't really need to put it in words: Costello had already spent much of the 1990s taking sidesteps, sparring with his own discography, dancing with the horn-rimmed skeleton in his closet. There were soundtracks for TV and film (1994's G.B.H. and 1996's Jake's Progress, both with Richard Harvey); classical collabs (1993's The Juliet Letters, with the Brodsky Quartet, and 1997's Terror + Magnificence, with saxophonist John Harle); even an alternate vision and version of Painted From Memory (the avant, unguarded The Sweeest Punch, wherein Bill Frisell took the Costello/Bacharach compositions and found the guts among the strings and things). He recorded with the Jazz Passengers and the Fairfield Four, shared the stage with Tony Bennett and mezzo-soprano Anne Sofie von Otter. Basically he did pretty much everything except what was expected of him. (more...) (Submitted by John Foyle) 4:10:10 PM     Your Thoughts? [] Rhino: Elvis Costello' s Indoor Fireworks Review of his recent LA show. 2:28:29 PM     Your Thoughts? [] UPI - This Day In History In 1983, Elvis Costello's "Every Day I Write the Book" debuted at No. 38 on the Billboard Hot-100 chart. It was his first U.S. Top-40 chart appearance. 10:04:10 AM     Your Thoughts? [] Elvis Flashes Cruel Smile (VH1) In the late 1970s, Elvis Costello wore a punk snarl to go along with his sharp suits and horn-rimmed glasses. Twenty-five years later, the prolific troubadour has replaced it with something more subtly sinister.... (read more ) 10:02:48 AM     Your Thoughts? [] Cleveland.com notice of Elvis Opening For Rolling Stones on Monday Rolling Stones. 7 p.m. Gund Arena, East Sixth Street and Huron Road, Cleveland. Elvis Costello opens. $50-$300. 216-241-5555 (Cleveland) or 330-945-9400 (Akron). 10:01:57 AM     Your Thoughts? [] Conversation with Lou Reed New York Times offers you the 'chance' to watch their hour long interview with Lou Reed, for $6.95 - another interesting twist to financing journalism. Better than never having access to the source interview, I guess. If it were EC I'd reluctantly pay. 10:00:29 AM     Your Thoughts? [] CMJ looks at new Costello Re-issues More Elvis Costello Reissues On The Way Rhino Entertainment is going into phase three of re-releasing the entire Elvis Costello collection. Rhino, well known for its extravagant reissues including bonus tracks and rarities, is now set to unleash re-mastered copies of “Mighty Like A Rose,” “Imperial Bedroom,” and “Armed Forces,” all set for a Nov. 19 street date. All three albums are being issued as double-discs with a single disc price tag; the first CD of each release is the original album, while the second disc is loaded with bonus material from the vaults. The reissues come just in time to recognize that Costello and his band, the Attractions, have been nominated for a seat in the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. 9:56:10 AM     Your Thoughts? [] Three New Costello Issues On The Way Another look at the reissues. 9:55:12 AM     Your Thoughts? [] Houston Chronicle Article:  Costello's New Identity Involves Imposters 12:57:40 AM     Your Thoughts? [] Costello can still 'Pump It Up' By Michael Newman Though Elvis Costello long ago shook off the tired "angry young man" mantle, Wednesday night at Kansas City's opulent Midland Theatre, he demonstrated that there's still fire in his belly. Touring the country fronting a straight ahead rock band for the first time in a number of years, eschewing the saloon-singer balladry of recent tours, he demonstrated that he still can put his heart and soul into ripping rock and roll.... (more)   (submitted by John Foyle) 12:57:40 AM     Your Thoughts? [] Kansas City Setlist I Hope You're Happy Now Tear Off Your Own Head (Doll Revolution) You Little Fool Party Girl Spooky Girlfriend (I Don't Wanna Go To) Chelsea 45 The Judgment I Can't Stand Up for Falling Down Miracle Man Love Field Man Out Of Time Indoor Fireworks When I Was Cruel No. 1 Girls talk When I Was Cruel No. 2 / Funny Valentine (Encore 1) Radio Radio Clubland My Mood Swings Complicated Shadows Alison/He'll have to go/ Suspicious Minds Tart Deep Dark Truthful Mirror/You Really Got A Hold On Me (Encore 2) Episode Of Blonde 15 Petals Watching The Detectives Pump It Up I Want You (Submitted by : Sam Schimek) 12:57:39 AM     Your Thoughts? [] Now I'm really disgusted.... http://money.cnn.com/2002/10/09/commentary/dobbs/dobbs/index.htm 12:57:39 AM     Your Thoughts? [] >Costello lives up to the royalty of his namesake http://www.dailytexanonline.com/vnews/display.v/ART/2002/10/08/3da29361636c8 12:57:38 AM     Your Thoughts? []

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