The Best of the First 10 YearsElvis Costello and The AttractionsAlbumGenre: RockDescription: 22 timeless songs from his first 11 albums personally compiled by Elvis Costello. The years spanning from 1977-1986 represent for Elvis Costello an amazing musical journey covering many different musical styles. When Elvis Costello’s first record was released in 1977 his bristling cynicism and anger linked him with the punk and new wave explosion. A cursory listen to MY AIM IS TRUE proves that the main connection that Costello had with the punks been his unbridled passion. He tore through rock’s back pages taking whatever he wanted as well as borrowing from country ‘Tin Pan Alley’ pop reggae and many other musical genres. Over his career that musical eclecticism has distinguished Costello’s records as much as his fiercely literate lyrics. Because he supports his lyrics with his richly diverse music Costello is one of the most innovative influential and best songwriters since Bob Dylan.
