Goodbye Cruel World by Elvis Costello - DeepRiffs

ALBUM

Don't believe the hype. Critics (and Costello himself) generally regard this as Elvis' worst album, but that's far from true. For one thing, it's hard to dispute the overblown MIGHTY LIKE A ROSE's claim to said title. For another, there are too many damn good songs to permit GOODBYE CRUEL WORLD to be overlooked. There may be a lack of focus in the production and arrangements, but any album that opens with the pop-soul artistry of "The Only Flame in Town" and closes with the stirring anthem "Peace In Our Time" has plenty going for it. In between, there's media satire ("Worthless Thing"), classic Costello neurosis ("Inch by Inch") and effective R&B reverence ("I Wanna Be Loved"). Not a good starting point for neophytes, but recommended to true EC fans.

1. The Only Flame In Town

by Elvis Costello

Composer: Elvis Costello; Composer
Primary Artist: Elvis Costello & The Attractions; Main Performer
Lyricist: Elvis Costello; Composer
Assistant Producer: Bob Kraushaar; Production
Mastering Engineer: Dan Hersch; Production
Mixing Assistant: Jim Russell; Production
Producer: Alan Winstanley
Bob Kraushaar
Clive Langer; Production
Studio Personnel: Jim Russell
Dan Hersch; Production
Composer Lyricist: Elvis Costello; Other

2. Home Truth

by Elvis Costello

Composer: Elvis Costello; Composer
Primary Artist: Elvis Costello & The Attractions; Main Performer
Lyricist: Elvis Costello; Composer
Assistant Producer: Bob Kraushaar; Production
Mastering Engineer: Dan Hersch; Production
Mixing Assistant: Jim Russell; Production
Producer: Alan Winstanley
Bob Kraushaar
Clive Langer; Production
Studio Personnel: Jim Russell
Dan Hersch; Production
Composer Lyricist: Elvis Costello; Other

3. Room With No Number

by Elvis Costello

Composer: Elvis Costello; Composer
Primary Artist: Elvis Costello & The Attractions; Main Performer
Lyricist: Elvis Costello; Composer
Assistant Producer: Bob Kraushaar; Production
Mastering Engineer: Dan Hersch; Production
Mixing Assistant: Jim Russell; Production
Producer: Alan Winstanley
Bob Kraushaar
Clive Langer; Production
Studio Personnel: Jim Russell
Dan Hersch; Production
Composer Lyricist: Elvis Costello; Other

4. Inch By Inch

by Elvis Costello

Primary Artist: Elvis Costello & The Attractions; Main Performer
Composer: Elvis Costello; Composer
Lyricist: Elvis Costello; Composer
Producer: Alan Winstanley
Clive Langer; Production
Composer Lyricist: Elvis Costello; Other

5. Worthless Thing

by Elvis Costello

Composer: Elvis Costello; Composer
Primary Artist: Elvis Costello & The Attractions; Main Performer
Lyricist: Elvis Costello; Composer
Assistant Producer: Bob Kraushaar; Production
Mastering Engineer: Dan Hersch; Production
Mixing Assistant: Jim Russell; Production
Producer: Alan Winstanley
Bob Kraushaar
Clive Langer; Production
Studio Personnel: Jim Russell
Dan Hersch; Production
Composer Lyricist: Elvis Costello; Other

6. Love Field

by Elvis Costello

Composer: Elvis Costello; Composer
Primary Artist: Elvis Costello & The Attractions; Main Performer
Lyricist: Elvis Costello; Composer
Assistant Producer: Bob Kraushaar; Production
Mastering Engineer: Dan Hersch; Production
Mixing Assistant: Jim Russell; Production
Producer: Alan Winstanley
Bob Kraushaar
Clive Langer; Production
Studio Personnel: Jim Russell
Dan Hersch; Production
Composer Lyricist: Elvis Costello; Other

7. I Wanna Be Loved

by Elvis Costello

Primary Artist: Elvis Costello & The Attractions; Main Performer
Composer: Farnell Jenkins; Composer
Lyricist: Farnell Jenkins; Composer
Assistant Producer: Bob Kraushaar; Production
Mastering Engineer: Dan Hersch; Production
Mixing Assistant: Jim Russell; Production
Producer: Alan Winstanley
Bob Kraushaar
Clive Langer; Production
Studio Personnel: Jim Russell
Dan Hersch; Production
Composer Lyricist: Farnell Jenkins; Other

8. The Comedians

by Elvis Costello

Composer: Elvis Costello; Composer
Primary Artist: Elvis Costello & The Attractions; Main Performer
Lyricist: Elvis Costello; Composer
Assistant Producer: Bob Kraushaar; Production
Mastering Engineer: Dan Hersch; Production
Mixing Assistant: Jim Russell; Production
Producer: Alan Winstanley
Bob Kraushaar
Clive Langer; Production
Studio Personnel: Jim Russell
Dan Hersch; Production
Composer Lyricist: Elvis Costello; Other

9. Joe Porterhouse

by Elvis Costello

Composer: Elvis Costello; Composer
Primary Artist: Elvis Costello & The Attractions; Main Performer
Lyricist: Elvis Costello; Composer
Assistant Producer: Bob Kraushaar; Production
Mastering Engineer: Dan Hersch; Production
Mixing Assistant: Jim Russell; Production
Producer: Alan Winstanley
Bob Kraushaar
Clive Langer; Production
Studio Personnel: Jim Russell
Dan Hersch; Production
Composer Lyricist: Elvis Costello; Other

10. Sour Milk Cow Blues

by Elvis Costello

Composer: Elvis Costello; Composer
Primary Artist: Elvis Costello & The Attractions; Main Performer
Lyricist: Elvis Costello; Composer
Assistant Producer: Bob Kraushaar; Production
Mastering Engineer: Dan Hersch; Production
Mixing Assistant: Jim Russell; Production
Producer: Alan Winstanley
Bob Kraushaar
Clive Langer; Production
Studio Personnel: Jim Russell
Dan Hersch; Production
Composer Lyricist: Elvis Costello; Other

11. The Great Unknown

by Elvis Costello

Composer: Elvis Costello
Clive Langer; Composer
Primary Artist: Elvis Costello & The Attractions; Main Performer
Lyricist: Clive Langer
Elvis Costello; Composer
Assistant Producer: Bob Kraushaar; Production
Mastering Engineer: Dan Hersch; Production
Mixing Assistant: Jim Russell; Production
Producer: Alan Winstanley
Bob Kraushaar
Clive Langer; Production
Studio Personnel: Jim Russell
Dan Hersch; Production
Composer Lyricist: Clive Langer
Elvis Costello; Other

12. The Deportees Club

by Elvis Costello

Composer: Elvis Costello; Composer
Primary Artist: Elvis Costello & The Attractions; Main Performer
Lyricist: Elvis Costello; Composer
Assistant Producer: Bob Kraushaar; Production
Mastering Engineer: Dan Hersch; Production
Mixing Assistant: Jim Russell; Production
Producer: Alan Winstanley
Bob Kraushaar
Clive Langer; Production
Studio Personnel: Jim Russell
Dan Hersch; Production
Composer Lyricist: Elvis Costello; Other

13. Peace In Our Time

by Elvis Costello

Composer: Elvis Costello; Composer
Primary Artist: Elvis Costello & The Attractions; Main Performer
Lyricist: Elvis Costello; Composer
Assistant Producer: Bob Kraushaar; Production
Mastering Engineer: Dan Hersch; Production
Mixing Assistant: Jim Russell; Production
Producer: Alan Winstanley
Bob Kraushaar
Clive Langer; Production
Studio Personnel: Jim Russell
Dan Hersch; Production
Composer Lyricist: Elvis Costello; Other

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

13 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

44 minutes and 21 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1000x1000 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

All tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

9/13 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock

Label

UMe - Elvis Costello

Music Distribution Service

UMG Global

Country

United Kingdom

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Jun 17, 1984

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

602517260849