Mysterious, angry, boozy, sweeping. These are just a few words to describe this often underrated 1980s masterpiece by Elvis Costello and the Attractions. The album finds Costello at the peak of his powers as a singer/songwriter, and the album's production was unlike anything he had done before or since.
Listen as Chris and Jon analyze this haunting and troubling collection of songs.

Mysterious, angry, boozy, sweeping. These are just a few words to describe this often underrated 1980s masterpiece by Elvis Costello and the Attractions. The album finds Costello at the peak of his powers as a singer/songwriter, and the album's production was unlike anything he had done before or since. Listen as Chris and Jon analyze this haunting and troubling collection of songs.

Imperial Bedroom - Elvis Costello and the Attractions (1982)

They first met on the grade school playground in 1984, and quickly bonded over their fondness for contemporary pop music and their realization that they were both wise beyond their years when it came to their knowledge of music. Now, more than three decades later and living on opposite coasts (Chris lives in the Pacific Northwest, Jon in Southern New England), these two pals take a nostalgic look back and discuss some of their favorite music ever recorded.

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Imperial Bedroom - Elvis Costello and the Attractions (1982)

Imperial Bedroom - Elvis Costello and the Attractions (1982)