Since his first single was released in March 1977, Elvis Costello has remained a prolific artist ranging all over the musical spectrum. His new album “Wise Up Ghost” is due out in mid-September, and it’s a collaboration with hip hop legends The Roots. The collaboration was conceived when Costello performed on the Jimmy Fallon late-night TV show, where The Roots gig as the house band.
The first track from the new album, “Walk Us Uptown”, will certainly whet your appetite to hear the full release. Costello’s sinister vocals coupled with Questlove’s drums and jazzy Roots bass lines are an intoxicating mix.
The title of Costello’s first album “My Aim Is True” was drawn from the 5th track “Alison”. While “Alison” was not a hit single at the time, it’s become a favorite in Elvis’ catalog. Give a listen and then listen to “Less Than Zero”, his first hit from that same album.
And finally, Questlove published a memoir in June 2013 titled “Mo’ Meta Blues”. Here’s a link to the New York Times review The Big Man Under the Afro, and His Music.
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