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ELVIS COSTELLO

When Elvis Costello's first record was released in 1977, his bristling cynicism and anger linked him with the punk and new wave explosion. A cursory listen to My Aim Is True proves that the main connection that Costello had with the punks was his unbridled passion; he tore through rock's back pages taking whatever he wanted, as well as borrowing from country, Tin Pan Alley pop, reggae, and many other musical genres. Over his career, that musical eclecticism distinguished his records as much as his fiercely literate lyrics. Because he supported his lyrics with his richly diverse music, Costello emerged as one of the most innovative, influential, and best songwriters since Bob Dylan...

"MY AIM IS TRUE"

Produced by Nick Lowe

1977     LP     COLUMBIA RECORDS     STEREO     PC 35037

MADE IN CANADA    SECOND PRESSING

[First pressing was with JC catalog]

SINGLE SLEEVE

HEAVY CARDBOARD COVER (CANADIAN STYLE)

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LABEL: COLUMBIA - RED w/YELLOW RIM LABEL - BLACK TEXT

Catalog on cover: (spine) PC 35037   (rear) 35037 

Catalog on labels: PC 35037 (AL 35037) / PC 35037 (BL 35037)

Matrix / Runout (Side A, Etched): AL 35037-1A-2G   DM-    (Stamped): 1 8   o

Matrix / Runout (Side B, Etched): BL 35037-1A-2G ?  DM    (Stamped): 2 7

On labels: rim text reads "Manufactured by CBS Records Canada....owner" "Columbia"

? 1977 Stiff Records, Ltd.

Produced by Nick Lowe for Keepitasahobby Productions

On back cover: Issued under license from Riviera Global Productions, England.

© 1977 Stiff Records Ltd./? 1977 Stiff Records Ltd./K7/Manufactured And Distributed By–CBS Records Canada Ltd./ Fabrique Et Distribue Par–CBS Disque Canada LTEE/ 1121 Leslie Street, Don Mills, Ontario M3C 2J9

tracklist

Side A: WELCOME TO THE WORKING WEEK - MIRACLE MAN - NO DANCING

BLAME IT ON CAIN - ALISON - SNEAKY FEELINGS - WATCHING THE DETECTIVES

Side B: (THE ANGELS WANNA WEAR MY) RED SHOES - LESS THAN ZERO - MYSTERY DANCE

PAY IT BACK - I'M NOT ANGRY - WAITING FOR THE END OF THE WORLD

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SLEEVE NEAR EX but (please, see pictures and read above description)

Elvis Costello was as much a pub rocker as he was a punk rocker and nowhere is that more evident than on his debut, My Aim Is True. It's not just that Clover, a San Franciscan rock outfit led by Huey Lewis (absent here), back him here, not the Attractions; it's that his sensibility is borrowed from the pile-driving rock & roll and folksy introspection of pub rockers like Brinsley Schwarz, adding touches of cult singer/songwriters like Randy Newman and David Ackles. Then, there's the infusion of pure nastiness and cynical humor, which is pure Costello. That blend of classicist sensibilities and cleverness make this collection of shiny roots rock a punk record -- it informs his nervy performances and his prickly songs. Of all classic punk debuts, this remains perhaps the most idiosyncratic because it's not cathartic in sound, only in spirit. Which, of course, meant that it could play to a broader audience, and Linda Ronstadt did indeed cover the standout ballad "Alison." Still, there's no mistaking this for anything other than a punk record, and it's a terrific one at that, since even if he buries his singer/songwriter inclinations, they shine through as brightly as his cheerfully mean humor and immense musical skill; he sounds as comfortable with a '50s knockoff like "No Dancing" as he does on the reggae-inflected "Less Than Zero." Costello went on to more ambitious territory fairly quickly, but My Aim Is True is a phenomenal debut, capturing a songwriter and musician whose words were as rich and clever as his music...(AllMusic)