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Elvis Costello - This Year's Model [Universal 2007 Bonus Track]

Primary Artist
Elvis Costello
Album Title
This Year's Model [Universal 2007 Bonus Track]
Release Date
September 10, 2007 
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Review by Stephen Thomas Erlewine
Where My Aim Is True implied punk rock with its lyrics and stripped-down production, This Year's Model sounds like punk. Not that Elvis Costello's songwriting has changed -- This Year's Model is comprised largely of leftovers from My Aim Is True and songs written on the road. It's the music that changed. After releasing My Aim Is True, Costello assembled a backing band called The Attractions, which were considerably tougher and wilder than Clover, who played on his debut. Read More