Other artists' songs that remind you of EC
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Other artists' songs that remind you of EC
I was listening to the new album by indie punk band Bomb the Music Industry (I'm a huge fan) and was struck by how much their song "Vocal Coach" sounds like something out of This Year's Model or Armed Forces.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=izdScR05MBg
Are there any other songs from other artists that strike you as particularly Costelloish?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=izdScR05MBg
Are there any other songs from other artists that strike you as particularly Costelloish?
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Pearl Jam's "Parachutes" reminds me a lot of Costello's 90's ballads--something off "All this Useless Beauty" or "Painted From Memory." I'd really like to hear Elvis sing that.
The organ sound in "I Might" from the newest Wilco album is kind of Attractions-ish, too.
The organ sound in "I Might" from the newest Wilco album is kind of Attractions-ish, too.
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i think anything by the band Sports sounds an awful lot Costello-ish. Especially this track: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3CBi9-_FHw
Also, I Might from the newest Wilco album definitely sounds like it could have been an EC & The Attractions song.
Also, I Might from the newest Wilco album definitely sounds like it could have been an EC & The Attractions song.
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A Camp (side project of Cardigans singer Nina Persson) did a great album a couple of years ago.
The opening track is called The Crowning and it's wonderful.
To me, the chord progressions, the lyrics and the way the melody develops sound so much like a Costello song (All This Useless Beauty era maybe?).
Album version: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oxULs3xueF8
Live acoustic version: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i_UreqrvtlM
The opening track is called The Crowning and it's wonderful.
To me, the chord progressions, the lyrics and the way the melody develops sound so much like a Costello song (All This Useless Beauty era maybe?).
Album version: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oxULs3xueF8
Live acoustic version: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i_UreqrvtlM
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Master Blaster by Stevie Wonder reminds me of Watching The Dectectives
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4n27JuJhXc&feature=fvst and, a bit tenuous: whenever I hear World Of Pain by Cream, I always think it's going to be London's Brilliant Parade!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tgqYWQKBnw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4n27JuJhXc&feature=fvst and, a bit tenuous: whenever I hear World Of Pain by Cream, I always think it's going to be London's Brilliant Parade!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tgqYWQKBnw
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in case you did not know, (THOUGH you should with THAT user name HH!) E played MASTER BLASTER (JAMMIN') in a medley with WTD on the ENGLISH MUGS TOUR of 1981
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I like BTMI. Didn't know they had a new album. Thanks for the heads up.the_platypus wrote:I was listening to the new album by indie punk band Bomb the Music Industry (I'm a huge fan) and was struck by how much their song "Vocal Coach" sounds like something out of This Year's Model or Armed Forces.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=izdScR05MBg
Are there any other songs from other artists that strike you as particularly Costelloish?
The Ben Folds Five track "Narcolepsy" kind of sounds like it could have belonged on the All This Useless Beauty sessions.
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Here's the first ever Elvis Costello rip-off, The Jags, with 'Back of My Hand'. It's very This Year's Model.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQa6zOsfjRs&feature=fvsr
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQa6zOsfjRs&feature=fvsr
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Another band which always draws comparisons with EC, and particularly as they were also signed to Stiff Records, were "Any Trouble". You can read more about them here:
http://www.youtube.com/artist/Any_Trouble#
See in particular the line " Bandleader Clive Gregson's appearance, hardened love songs, and vocal style may have led to comparisons to Elvis Costello, but they were no second-rate ripoff " .
Actually, to my ears, they did sound like a second-rate ripoff, so I never put the time in to listen to them, but I am sure they have their admirers too.
Compare this song (Second Choice) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sryujH_qX-4 with "Two Little Hitlers" or "Less Than Zero" for instance.
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http://www.youtube.com/artist/Any_Trouble#
See in particular the line " Bandleader Clive Gregson's appearance, hardened love songs, and vocal style may have led to comparisons to Elvis Costello, but they were no second-rate ripoff " .
Actually, to my ears, they did sound like a second-rate ripoff, so I never put the time in to listen to them, but I am sure they have their admirers too.
Compare this song (Second Choice) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sryujH_qX-4 with "Two Little Hitlers" or "Less Than Zero" for instance.
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Is it just me, or does Radiohead's "OK Computer" generally just sound and feel a lot like "Imperial Bedroom"? Songs like "No Surprises" and "Let Down" just remind me of Elvis, though I can't point exactly to why.
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Aus 70s band Jo Jo Zep and the Falcons (they supported EC and Attractions on their first tour Downunder in 1979)...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v3PuaSeqJ6U
Think Elvis even used to perform this one live back in the 70s
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5pGHt9paJOs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v3PuaSeqJ6U
Think Elvis even used to perform this one live back in the 70s
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5pGHt9paJOs
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That's one I definitely don't see.Miclewis wrote:Is it just me, or does Radiohead's "OK Computer" generally just sound and feel a lot like "Imperial Bedroom"? Songs like "No Surprises" and "Let Down" just remind me of Elvis, though I can't point exactly to why.
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Me neither. However, I would love to see him cover No Surprises. I think it would go very well with his voice. Same thing with Paranoid Android.Kevin Davis wrote:That's one I definitely don't see.Miclewis wrote:Is it just me, or does Radiohead's "OK Computer" generally just sound and feel a lot like "Imperial Bedroom"? Songs like "No Surprises" and "Let Down" just remind me of Elvis, though I can't point exactly to why.
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Don't hear it myself, but I know Thom Yorke is a Costello fan.Miclewis wrote:Is it just me, or does Radiohead's "OK Computer" generally just sound and feel a lot like "Imperial Bedroom"? Songs like "No Surprises" and "Let Down" just remind me of Elvis, though I can't point exactly to why.
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SteveL wrote:Aus 70s band Jo Jo Zep and the Falcons (they supported EC and Attractions on their first tour Downunder in 1979)...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v3PuaSeqJ6U
Think Elvis even used to perform this one live back in the 70s
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5pGHt9paJOs
Thanks for this - if I ever knew the original I've certainly forgotten it.
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Radiohead once covered "I'll Wear it Proudly" live. Love Radiohead. Love that song. Radiohead playing that song -- not so much (much to my surprise).Jeremy Dylan wrote:Don't hear it myself, but I know Thom Yorke is a Costello fan.Miclewis wrote:Is it just me, or does Radiohead's "OK Computer" generally just sound and feel a lot like "Imperial Bedroom"? Songs like "No Surprises" and "Let Down" just remind me of Elvis, though I can't point exactly to why.
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Actually Elvis recorded the song (So Young) too, can hear some of it here:Top balcony wrote:SteveL wrote:Aus 70s band Jo Jo Zep and the Falcons (they supported EC and Attractions on their first tour Downunder in 1979)...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v3PuaSeqJ6U
Think Elvis even used to perform this one live back in the 70s
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5pGHt9paJOs
Thanks for this - if I ever knew the original I've certainly forgotten it.
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but it was written by Joe Camilleri; singer of Jo Jo Zep and the Falcons.
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There was a bit of an Attractions feel about the Boomtown Rats in the early 80's, especialy the keyboard sound:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2IwOemnjbI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQSUOZlgw2M
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2IwOemnjbI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQSUOZlgw2M
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This one from Wet Wet Wet always reminds me of the Attractions...probably because of the hint of the riff from Blue Chair:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AX2kxeoqTGU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AX2kxeoqTGU
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Just to prove the truth of the "six degrees of separation" thing, I see that RIverway supported Marti Pellow (lead singer of Wet Wet Wet) on his 2001 "Smile" tour. RIverway formed in 2001, made up of 4 MacManus Brothers (Kieran, Liam, Ronan and Ruairi), sons of Ross MacManus (Joe Loss Orchestra) and half-brothers of Elvis Costello. The addition of David Bowles completed the line-up. The band broke up in 2005. Here is Marti with the boys in 2001:Ulster Boy wrote:This one from Wet Wet Wet always reminds me of the Attractions
See also this thread on Riverway/Biblecode Sundays: http://www.elviscostellofans.com/phpBB2 ... f=2&t=1832
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No one's mentioned Graham Parker & the Rumor.... is that too obvious? Or am I too old? Anyway, GP slightly predates Elvis and I recall critics making the comparison when EC arrived on the scene. I'm sure the message boards would have as well, had they existed.
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I have a 1980 Lp by Scott Wilk & The Walls. VERY Costello-ish!
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Fastball's 'The Way' always struck me as following the EC template exactly:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b0wfu3tOrtQ
Minus the great lyrics, natch
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b0wfu3tOrtQ
Minus the great lyrics, natch
When man has destroyed what he thinks he owns
I hope no living thing cries over his bones
I hope no living thing cries over his bones
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Yeah? I mostly hear Tom Jones's "Delilah".Poor Deportee wrote:Fastball's 'The Way' always struck me as following the EC template exactly:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b0wfu3tOrtQ
Minus the great lyrics, natch