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Universal acclaim- based on 13 Ratings
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Positive: 11 out of 13
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Mixed: 1 out of 13
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Negative: 1 out of 13
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Jan 18, 2022This is a cracking album, full of melodic invention, great hooks, biting lyrics, fine musicianship and caustic wit. As always with Costello, there is compassion and humanity to be found, but not easily or without the trials and tribulations of life’s many complexities. Or more simply put, 12 great pop songs delivered by people who know what they are doing.
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Jan 17, 2022A work of genius. I suppose some my call
It a “return to form”. Personally I think he’s been on red hot fork for 45 years so what do I know? -
Mar 7, 2022
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Jan 24, 2022Even when the tempo drops, the quality doesn’t, the rich imagery of Trick Out the Truth being a case in point. Effortlessly classy.
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Jan 19, 2022All in all, this is yet another strong album in a career full of them and while he doesn’t reinvent the wheel or break much new ground here, any chance to hear the master play the style he’s so good at is not to be missed.
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Jan 19, 2022The Imposters have never sounded better on record -- and they've never sounded more like the Attractions, either, which isn't entirely a coincidence -- and that helps give The Boy Named If its infectious kick: it may feel like an old-fashioned Elvis Costello album, but it sounds entirely fresh.