Elvis Costello- Taking Liberties

Label: UME

Reissued 2015, Originally released 1980

Taking Liberties is a compilation album, produced by Nick Lowe and mostly made up of B-sides, although it does feature two previously unreleased recordings. Gems include "Radio Sweetheart," "My Funny Valentine," "Big Tears" and "Just A Memory." Born Declan Patrick MacManus, British singer/songwriter Elvis Costello began his career as part of London's pub rock scene in the early 1970s and later became associated with the first wave of the British punk and new wave movement of the mid-to-late 1970s. His critically acclaimed debut album was recorded in 1977. Shortly after recording it he formed the Attractions as his backing band. Since then, he has remained one of the most relevant artists of his generation. His music continues to evolve nearly 40 years after he first rose to prominence.

Track listing:

1. Clean Money
2. Girls Talk 
3. Talking in the Dark 
4. Radio Sweetheart 
5. Black and White World 
6. Big Tears 
7. Just a Memory
8. Night Rally 
9. Stranger in the House 
10. Clowntime Is Over 
11. Getting Mighty Crowded 
    
12. Hoover Factory 
13. Tiny Steps 
14. (I Don't Want to Go to) Chelsea 
15. Dr. Luther's Assistant 
16. Sunday's Best 
17. Crawling to the U.S.A.
18. Wednesday Week 
19. My Funny Valentine 
20. Ghost Train