Elvis Costello's Armed Forces

Name: Elvis Costello's Armed Forces
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9780826416742
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By Franklin Bruno

Series: 33 1/3

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Elvis Costello's Armed Forces by Franklin Bruno is part of the acclaimed Thirty-Three and a Third series, offering an insightful exploration of the iconic album Armed Forces. Bruno examines the album's fusion of punk roots with influences from Ray Charles and Burt Bacharach, delving into its themes of romantic and political tension. This concise study combines deep musical analysis with an appreciation of Costello's lyrical prowess, revealing the complexities behind the album's creation and its lasting impact.
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Elvis Costello's Armed Forces

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This book is ideal for music enthusiasts, especially fans of Elvis Costello, punk, and classic albums with rich cultural and political significance. It also suits readers interested in detailed music criticism and lyrical analysis.

A caustic wit and the knack for great pop, this is Costello's classic mixture of soul and new wave. Features Accidents Will Happen, Oliver's Army and What's So Funny 'bout Peace Love and Understanding.

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Thirty-Three and a Third is a series of short books about critically acclaimed and much-loved albums of the past 40 years. Over 50,000 copies have been sold!

Passionate, obsessive, and smart. —Nylon

...an inspired new series of short books about beloved works of vinyl. —Details

Franklin Bruno's writing about music has appeared in the Village Voice, Salon, LA Weekly, and Best Music Writing 2003 (Da Capo). He has a Ph.D. in Philosophy from UCLA, and his musical projects include Tempting: Jenny Toomey Sings the Songs of Franklin Bruno (Misra) and A Cat May Look At A Queen (Absolutely Kosher), a solo album. He lives in Los Angeles.

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Critics praise Bruno's approach, highlighting his alphabetised structure that allows a thorough and intelligent dissection of the album's themes and styles. Uncut calls the book "the intelligent, slightly feverish companion that Armed Forces deserves," while Pitchfork commends Bruno's deep musical insight and his ability to navigate Costello's intricate wordplay. The author’s background as both a musician and a poet enables a unique and compelling exploration of the album.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780826416742

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 June 2005

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd.

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 121.0mm

Height: 165.0mm

Weight: 116g

Pages: 168

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Arts & Culture Franklin Bruno Non-Fiction Series: 33 1/3

About the Author

Franklin Bruno's criticism has appeared in The Believer, Slate, Salon, Best Music Writing 2003 (Da Capo), and Listen Again: A Momentary History of Pop Music (Duke University Press). After several records as a member of Nothing Painted Blue and as a solo artist, his most recent musical project is Civics, the debut CD by The Human Hearts (Tight Ship); he is also a recording and occasional touring member of The Mountain Goats. He has taught philosophy at UCLA, Pomona College, and Northwestern University; currently, he is Visiting Assistant Professor at Bard College.