Name: My Aim Is True by Elvis Costello
Brand: Elvis Costello
SKU: 602547382153
Price: 9.9 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 5 (91 reviews)

ALBUM

Elvis Costello’s 1977 debut album is a literate, poppy-punk masterpiece, and then some. Yes, it tears through angry, pointed material—from sneering looks at the daily grind (“Welcome to the Working Week”) to mocking impossible standards of others (“Miracle Man”). It also mellows on a signature ballad that’s tough and tender (“Alison”), and the delectably spare and weirdly noir-ish “Watching the Detectives” is a mark of songwriting genius. While Costello’s lyrics cut like killer short stories, his musical knowledge is only partly displayed here, which makes the melodic brilliance even more remarkable.

1. Welcome To The Working Week

by Elvis Costello

Background Vocals: Elvis Costello
Sean Hopper; Performer
Lyricist: Elvis Costello; Composer
Engineer: Bazza; Production
Bass Guitar: Johnny Ciambotti; Performer
Bass Guitar: Johnny Ciambotti; Performer
Drums: Michael Shine; Performer
Guitar: John Mcfee
Elvis Costello; Performer
Organ: Sean Hopper; Performer
Producer: Nick Lowe; Production
Primary Artist: Elvis Costello; Main Performer
Pedal Steel: John Mcfee; Performer
Composer: Elvis Costello; Composer
Performer: Johnny Ciambotti
Michael Shine
Sean Hopper
John Mcfee
Elvis Costello; Performer
Piano: Sean Hopper; Performer
Vocals: Elvis Costello; Performer
Studio Personnel: Bazza; Production
Composer Lyricist: Elvis Costello; Other

2. Miracle Man

by Elvis Costello

Background Vocals: Elvis Costello
Sean Hopper; Performer
Lyricist: Elvis Costello; Composer
Bass Guitar: Johnny Ciambotti; Performer
Bass Guitar: Johnny Ciambotti; Performer
Drums: Michael Shine; Performer
Guitar: Elvis Costello
John Mcfee; Performer
Organ: Sean Hopper; Performer
Primary Artist: Elvis Costello; Main Performer
Pedal Steel: John Mcfee; Performer
Composer: Elvis Costello; Composer
Performer: Michael Shine
Elvis Costello
Sean Hopper
Johnny Ciambotti
John Mcfee; Performer
Vocals: Elvis Costello; Performer
Engineer: Bazza; Production
Producer: Nick Lowe; Production
Studio Personnel: Bazza; Production
Composer Lyricist: Elvis Costello; Other

3. No Dancing

by Elvis Costello

Background Vocals: Elvis Costello
Sean Hopper; Performer
Lyricist: Elvis Costello; Composer
Engineer: Bazza; Production
Bass Guitar: Johnny Ciambotti; Performer
Bass Guitar: Johnny Ciambotti; Performer
Drums: Michael Shine; Performer
Guitar: John Mcfee
Elvis Costello; Performer
Organ: Sean Hopper; Performer
Producer: Nick Lowe; Production
Primary Artist: Elvis Costello; Main Performer
Pedal Steel: John Mcfee; Performer
Composer: Elvis Costello; Composer
Performer: Johnny Ciambotti
Michael Shine
Sean Hopper
John Mcfee
Elvis Costello; Performer
Piano: Sean Hopper; Performer
Vocals: Elvis Costello; Performer
Studio Personnel: Bazza; Production
Composer Lyricist: Elvis Costello; Other

4. Blame It On Cain

by Elvis Costello

Background Vocals: Elvis Costello
Sean Hopper; Performer
Lyricist: Elvis Costello; Composer
Engineer: Bazza; Production
Bass Guitar: Johnny Ciambotti; Performer
Bass Guitar: Johnny Ciambotti; Performer
Drums: Michael Shine; Performer
Guitar: John Mcfee
Elvis Costello; Performer
Organ: Sean Hopper; Performer
Producer: Nick Lowe; Production
Primary Artist: Elvis Costello; Main Performer
Pedal Steel: John Mcfee; Performer
Composer: Elvis Costello; Composer
Performer: Johnny Ciambotti
Michael Shine
Sean Hopper
John Mcfee
Elvis Costello; Performer
Piano: Sean Hopper; Performer
Vocals: Elvis Costello; Performer
Studio Personnel: Bazza; Production
Composer Lyricist: Elvis Costello; Other

5. Alison

by Elvis Costello

Background Vocals: Elvis Costello
Sean Hopper; Performer
Lyricist: Elvis Costello; Composer
Engineer: Bazza; Production
Bass Guitar: Johnny Ciambotti; Performer
Bass Guitar: Johnny Ciambotti; Performer
Drums: Michael Shine; Performer
Guitar: John Mcfee
Elvis Costello; Performer
Organ: Sean Hopper; Performer
Producer: Nick Lowe; Production
Primary Artist: Elvis Costello; Main Performer
Pedal Steel: John Mcfee; Performer
Composer: Elvis Costello; Composer
Performer: Johnny Ciambotti
Michael Shine
Sean Hopper
John Mcfee
Elvis Costello; Performer
Piano: Sean Hopper; Performer
Vocals: Elvis Costello; Performer
Studio Personnel: Bazza; Production
Composer Lyricist: Elvis Costello; Other

6. Sneaky Feelings

by Elvis Costello

Background Vocals: Elvis Costello
Sean Hopper; Performer
Lyricist: Elvis Costello; Composer
Engineer: Bazza; Production
Bass Guitar: Johnny Ciambotti; Performer
Bass Guitar: Johnny Ciambotti; Performer
Drums: Michael Shine; Performer
Guitar: John Mcfee
Elvis Costello; Performer
Organ: Sean Hopper; Performer
Producer: Nick Lowe; Production
Primary Artist: Elvis Costello; Main Performer
Pedal Steel: John Mcfee; Performer
Composer: Elvis Costello; Composer
Performer: Johnny Ciambotti
Michael Shine
Sean Hopper
John Mcfee
Elvis Costello; Performer
Piano: Sean Hopper; Performer
Vocals: Elvis Costello; Performer
Studio Personnel: Bazza; Production
Composer Lyricist: Elvis Costello; Other

7. (The Angels Wanna Wear My) Red Shoes

by Elvis Costello

Background Vocals: Elvis Costello
Sean Hopper; Performer
Lyricist: Elvis Costello; Composer
Engineer: Bazza; Production
Bass Guitar: Johnny Ciambotti; Performer
Bass Guitar: Johnny Ciambotti; Performer
Drums: Michael Shine; Performer
Guitar: John Mcfee
Elvis Costello; Performer
Organ: Sean Hopper; Performer
Producer: Nick Lowe; Production
Primary Artist: Elvis Costello; Main Performer
Pedal Steel: John Mcfee; Performer
Composer: Elvis Costello; Composer
Performer: Johnny Ciambotti
Michael Shine
Sean Hopper
John Mcfee
Elvis Costello; Performer
Piano: Sean Hopper; Performer
Vocals: Elvis Costello; Performer
Studio Personnel: Bazza; Production
Composer Lyricist: Elvis Costello; Other

8. Less Than Zero

by Elvis Costello

Background Vocals: Elvis Costello
Sean Hopper; Performer
Lyricist: Elvis Costello; Composer
Engineer: Bazza; Production
Bass Guitar: Johnny Ciambotti; Performer
Bass Guitar: Johnny Ciambotti; Performer
Drums: Michael Shine; Performer
Guitar: John Mcfee
Elvis Costello; Performer
Organ: Sean Hopper; Performer
Producer: Nick Lowe; Production
Primary Artist: Elvis Costello; Main Performer
Pedal Steel: John Mcfee; Performer
Composer: Elvis Costello; Composer
Performer: Johnny Ciambotti
Michael Shine
Sean Hopper
John Mcfee
Elvis Costello; Performer
Piano: Sean Hopper; Performer
Vocals: Elvis Costello; Performer
Studio Personnel: Bazza; Production
Composer Lyricist: Elvis Costello; Other

9. Mystery Dance

by Elvis Costello

Composer: Elvis Costello; Composer
Background Vocals: Elvis Costello
Sean Hopper
Nick Lowe; Performer
Bass Guitar: Nick Lowe
Johnny Ciambotti; Performer
Drums: Elvis Costello
Michael Shine
Nick Lowe; Performer
Guitar: John Mcfee
Elvis Costello; Performer
Lyricist: Elvis Costello; Composer
Engineer: Bazza; Production
Organ: Sean Hopper; Performer
Pedal Steel: John Mcfee; Performer
Performer: Johnny Ciambotti
Nick Lowe
Elvis Costello
John Mcfee
Sean Hopper
Michael Shine; Performer
Piano: Elvis Costello
Nick Lowe; Performer
Producer: Nick Lowe; Production
Primary Artist: Elvis Costello; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Nick Lowe
Johnny Ciambotti; Performer
Vocals: Elvis Costello; Performer
Studio Personnel: Bazza; Production
Composer Lyricist: Elvis Costello; Other

10. Pay It Back

by Elvis Costello

Background Vocals: Elvis Costello
Sean Hopper; Performer
Lyricist: Elvis Costello; Composer
Engineer: Bazza; Production
Bass Guitar: Johnny Ciambotti; Performer
Bass Guitar: Johnny Ciambotti; Performer
Drums: Michael Shine; Performer
Guitar: John Mcfee
Elvis Costello; Performer
Organ: Sean Hopper; Performer
Producer: Nick Lowe; Production
Primary Artist: Elvis Costello; Main Performer
Pedal Steel: John Mcfee; Performer
Composer: Elvis Costello; Composer
Performer: Johnny Ciambotti
Michael Shine
Sean Hopper
John Mcfee
Elvis Costello; Performer
Piano: Sean Hopper; Performer
Vocals: Elvis Costello; Performer
Studio Personnel: Bazza; Production
Composer Lyricist: Elvis Costello; Other

11. I'm Not Angry

by Elvis Costello

Background Vocals: Elvis Costello
Sean Hopper; Performer
Lyricist: Elvis Costello; Composer
Engineer: Bazza; Production
Bass Guitar: Johnny Ciambotti; Performer
Bass Guitar: Johnny Ciambotti; Performer
Drums: Michael Shine; Performer
Guitar: John Mcfee
Elvis Costello; Performer
Organ: Sean Hopper; Performer
Producer: Nick Lowe; Production
Primary Artist: Elvis Costello; Main Performer
Pedal Steel: John Mcfee; Performer
Composer: Elvis Costello; Composer
Performer: Johnny Ciambotti
Michael Shine
Sean Hopper
John Mcfee
Elvis Costello; Performer
Piano: Sean Hopper; Performer
Vocals: Elvis Costello; Performer
Studio Personnel: Bazza; Production
Composer Lyricist: Elvis Costello; Other

12. Waiting For The End Of The World

by Elvis Costello

Background Vocals: Elvis Costello
Sean Hopper; Performer
Lyricist: Elvis Costello; Composer
Engineer: Bazza; Production
Bass Guitar: Johnny Ciambotti; Performer
Bass Guitar: Johnny Ciambotti; Performer
Drums: Michael Shine; Performer
Guitar: John Mcfee
Elvis Costello; Performer
Organ: Sean Hopper; Performer
Producer: Nick Lowe; Production
Primary Artist: Elvis Costello; Main Performer
Pedal Steel: John Mcfee; Performer
Composer: Elvis Costello; Composer
Performer: Johnny Ciambotti
Michael Shine
Sean Hopper
John Mcfee
Elvis Costello; Performer
Piano: Sean Hopper; Performer
Vocals: Elvis Costello; Performer
Studio Personnel: Bazza; Production
Composer Lyricist: Elvis Costello; Other

13. Watching The Detectives

by Elvis Costello

Bass Guitar: Andrew Bodnar; Performer
Primary Artist: Elvis Costello; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Andrew Bodnar; Performer
Drums: Steve Goulding; Performer
Guitar: Elvis Costello; Performer
Organ: Steve Nieve; Performer
Performer: Steve Goulding
Elvis Costello
Steve Nieve
Andrew Bodnar; Performer
Piano: Steve Nieve; Performer
Vocals: Elvis Costello; Performer
Composer: Elvis Costello; Composer
Lyricist: Elvis Costello; Composer
Engineer: Bazza; Production
Producer: Nick Lowe; Production
Studio Personnel: Bazza; Production
Composer Lyricist: Elvis Costello; Other

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

13 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

36 minutes and 17 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1483x1483 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

Studio Quality (Hi-Res)

24bit / 192 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Hi-Res/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

4/13 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, Alternative, Punk, Rock & Roll, New Wave

Label

Elvis Costello Catalog

Music Distribution Service

Universal Music Hi-Res

Country

United Kingdom

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Jul 21, 1977

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

602547382153

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Notification

My Aim Is True

1. Welcome To The Working Week

2. Miracle Man

3. No Dancing

4. Blame It On Cain

5. Alison

6. Sneaky Feelings

7. (The Angels Wanna Wear My) Red Shoes

8. Less Than Zero

9. Mystery Dance

10. Pay It Back

11. I'm Not Angry

12. Waiting For The End Of The World

13. Watching The Detectives

Technical Specifications

My Aim Is True

Product information

Release options

1. Welcome To The Working Week

2. Miracle Man

3. No Dancing

4. Blame It On Cain

5. Alison

6. Sneaky Feelings

7. (The Angels Wanna Wear My) Red Shoes

8. Less Than Zero

9. Mystery Dance

10. Pay It Back

11. I'm Not Angry

12. Waiting For The End Of The World

13. Watching The Detectives

Technical Specifications