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Music CD - Elvis Costello & the Imposters: Momofuku
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Music CD: Momofuku
Artist: Elvis Costello & the Imposters
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Manufacturer: Lost Highway
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Tracks:
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1. No Hiding Place
2. American Gangster Time
3. Turpentine
4. Harry Worth
5. Drum And Bone
6. Flutter And Wow
7. Stella Hurt
8. Mr. Feathers
9. My Three Sons
10. Song With Rose
11. Pardon Me Madam, My Name Is Eve
12. Go Away
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Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 0602517665835
Label: Lost Highway
Manufacturer: Lost Highway
Number Of Discs: 1
Publisher: Lost Highway
Release Date: 2008-05-06
Studio: Lost Highway
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Summary: Not Bad For A Limited, Primitive Man
Comment: Momofuku is undoubtedly the best effort by Mr Costello in years, and already one of my favorites of the year. Things start off with the knockout 1-2 punch of "No Hiding Place" and "American Gangster Time". Both show that age hasn't mellowed his angry and cynical side, but its a righteous anger against those who can "say anything you want to in your fetching cloak of anonymity" (see several below)or want to use and abuse their power. "Harry Worth", "Flutter and Wow", and "My Three Sons" are more sudbued but still powerful as he admonishes the troubled couple that "there are not many moments that capture your breath", or sings simple songs of love and fatherhood. Another standout is "Stella Hurt" based on a true story (Google Teddy Grace) of an obscure jazz musician--perhaps a commentary on the music industry's attitude towards artists. She is forgotten until an old record is found "abandoned in an attic, Stella is silent as the grave until a needle drags her through the static". "Pardon me Madam, My Name Is Eve" is a cautionary tale for the "other woman", as the jilted Eve remembers her time before being expelled from the garden. Throughout he is able to walk the difficult balance of maintaining his trademark sound, while expanding and varying things enough that it does not seem like just another record to make a buck or satisfy a contract. Indeed, everything is done with passion and commitment that comes through even in the digital age. My favorite by a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this year (Sorry, Madonna).
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Summary: Oodles Of Noodles
Comment: There seems to be a trend going on lately. Old friends make music, enter studio, band out an album in a matter of days. Album is really good. See Mudcrutch, Consolers Of The Lonely and now Elvis Costello's "Momofuku." The phrase came from the man who invented the instant noodle; Costello claims all they had to do to make the records was to "just add water."
The result is EC's first really rocking album since When I Was Cruel, complete with Attractions style organ and relentless banging rock songs. While there is no possible way "Momofuku" would ever measure up to This Year's Model, it really is the closest Elvis could come to 1978 in 2008. Comparisons to Brutal Youth are probably more apt. There's an immediacy to these songs that has been lacking for some time, and hookfests like "American Gangster Time" or "Stella Hurt" sink in after just a few listens. The overall sound of the album is a bit rougher than usual, and some of the songs sound like underdeveloped runthroughs (like "No Hiding Place," which is still a killer opening gambit).
It's also interesting to note that Elvis approached this as an album, releasing it ahead of the downlod or CD in a vynyl version. The CD case is little more than a miniaturized album sleeve (and a bit disappointing, no booklet, lyrics, etc) with shrunken pictures and a "Side One/Side Two" track listing. After his forays into country (The Delivery Man's tracks with Emmylou Harris), somber soul The River in Reverse, and even the Jazz rewrites on My Flame Burns Blue, it's nice to hear him letting it rip with a couple guitars and a Wurlitzer. I'm still listening to the grand kiss-off of "Go Away" and loving those Jenny Lewis harmonies. I hope she pulls a few EC tunes for her next album.
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Summary: Stellar Costello album has it all!
Comment: Every one of Costello's albums has its charms; he's incapable of putting out anything sub-par. However, Momofuku is his strongest band album in a while due to, in part, the Imposters playing at the top of their game, a strong clutch of songs and Costello's refusal to second-guess himself. It's all a natural, heartfelt affair which rocks, rolls and swings as any great rock and roll album should. All nostalgia aside, this album not only harkens back to his best work with the Attractions but also surpasses it! It may be heresy to say that to those who have EC and the guys trapped in that 1978 box (or 1982 box) but Momofuku really is a superlative effort.
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Summary: It's ELVIS again!
Comment: I've been an Elvis fan for so long that he never ceases to amaze me, playing rock and country, incredible duets with unlikely partners, with what seems like total ease and comfort. Here, with an all-star cast, he blasts out tunes with the energy that has characterized so much of his work, with great songwriting and vocals to boot. Listen to it over several times, songs like "Harry Worth" will stick in your head and make you realize this ain't no washed up rocker, this is Elvis Costello. For old and new fans alike.
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Summary: Great album!
Comment: I just saw Elvis Costello open for the Police last week, and half of his set was songs from Momofuku. He played 6 songs from it, and 7 classic Costello tunes... and the new songs held up fine.
He opened with Stella Hurts, and gave Go Away its live debut...and that may have been the best song he did that night.
This album is great, so many instant classic (IMO). I am not a huge fan, but this might be my favorite Costello album (aside from My Aim is True and This Year's Model)
Highlights:
- No Hidng Place
- Turpentine
- Stella Hurt
- Go Away
- American Ganster Time
Get this album and if you have a chance... see him live open for the Police. He is an amazing opener!
(BTW: Any other headliner... Costello would have blown them out of the water! He was on fire when I saw him... hope he stays like it! How many opening acts have enough b.a.l.l.s to do half a set of completly new stuff, including opening song, and play them as well as classics?? This guy is one in a million!)
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Editorial Reviews:
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By now, some of you may have heard rumour of an album called "Momofuku" and wonder what this record is... The absence of much advance notice or information might seem a little strange and perverse but the record was made so quickly that I didn't even tell myself about it for a couple weeks. So, what can I tell you about "Momofuku"? Well, obviously the title is a tribute to Momofuku Ando, the inventor of the Cup Noodle. Like so many things in this world of wonders, all we had to do to make this record was add water. Now, I understand that there is also a fancy eatery in New York City that has made the same connection with Ando-San. So, just in case anybody is inclined to mistake our record for something edible, we've added a disclaimer to the record jacket. I like saying, "record jacket" again. This record actually came about because of an invitation I received from Jenny Lewis to sing on her upcoming record. Davey Faragher had been playing bass on some of the sessions, so it didn't seem like too much of a stretch to call Pete Thomas to complete the Imposters' rhythm section. Jason Lader not only recorded and mixed the record; he also managed to document the sessions with his camera. Every record has its own method. This was the one for these songs.
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