King Of America by The Costello Show

King Of America

The Costello Show

1986

King Of America is a Country album by The Costello Show, originally released in 1986. On Gatefold: 90 pressings tracked, owned by 11 collectors.

Sound DNA

  • Country
  • Americana & Roots
  • stripped-back
  • earnest
  • storytelling

About

Elvis Costello coproduced this 1986 album with roots-rock maestro T-Bone Burnett, creating a deeply personal and affecting series of songs that shade beautifully between folk and country. The spare acoustic turn “Little Palaces” is filled with Costello’s own family ghosts, while the instantly hummable “Brilliant Mistake” and “Indoor Fireworks” are long on tender regrets and melodic sadness. The country-soulful “I’ll Wear It Proudly” feels like a lost Memphis masterpiece and the jumpy “The Big Light” and “Glitter Gulch” could fill a dance floor with hip-swing and twang.

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Tracklist

Side A

  1. A1Brilliant Mistake3:45
  2. A2Lovable2:53
  3. A3Our Little Angel4:05
  4. A4Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood3:21
  5. A5Glitter Gulch3:17
  6. A6Indoor Fireworks4:10
  7. A7Little Palaces3:49
  8. A8I'll Wear It Proudly4:24

Side B

  1. B1American Without Tears4:34
  2. B2Eisenhower Blues3:46
  3. B3Poisoned Rose4:06
  4. B4The Big Light2:33
  5. B5Jack Of All Parades5:17
  6. B6Suit Of Lights4:05
  7. B7Sleep Of The Just3:51

Credits

Performers

11 collectors on Gatefold own this · 90 pressings tracked on Gatefold