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Elvis Costello — 13 Steps Lead Down
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Byronape
(Purgatory)
Posted: Apr 12, 2011 - 11:06
 
 socalhol wrote:

lol  {#Roflol}  I don't get the appeal either

 
You can put me down in the "I don't get Elvis Costello at all" column.  Something about his music that just turns me off.


socalhol
(Seattle)
Posted: Dec 07, 2010 - 16:52
 
 tictocsailor wrote:
I've tried to understand what people like about this song. But the tone and inflection reminds me of one kid tattling on another. And it is so repetitive!
 
lol  {#Roflol}  I don't get the appeal either


Stingray
(EUROPE)
Posted: Sep 03, 2010 - 09:35
 
COSTELLO AND HORNSBY
into one intellectual bag...!


helgigermany
(Germany)
Posted: Apr 28, 2010 - 23:48
 
Not my favorite tune of Elvis!

bobcat1963
(the netherlands)
Posted: Oct 22, 2009 - 02:02
 
catchy tune!
like it

Wizzuvvoz
(Land of Nod. East of Eden on Route 66.)
Posted: Jul 19, 2009 - 09:45
 
the true King.
Love this tune 

lemmoth
(NYC)
Posted: May 16, 2009 - 20:03
 
 Professor_C wrote:
How can this only be averaging a 6.4? It's smart, quick, quirky, slightly dark pop. Nothing better.
 
Brilliant fun, catch, smart, dark, very cool.  Very sorry for those that don't get EC.  He's a master.
In my holy trinity with Bowie and the Beatles. The commonality - eclectic.


tictocsailor
(Seattle, WA)
Posted: Dec 09, 2008 - 20:45
 
I've tried to understand what people like about this song. But the tone and inflection reminds me of one kid tattling on another. And it is so repetitive!

sharkey
(Hogtown)
Posted: Nov 08, 2008 - 07:35
 
 OldFrenchie wrote:

I second that
 
Third


OldFrenchie
(Frozen wastes of Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada)
Posted: Sep 18, 2007 - 19:12
 
ObsidianInfinity wrote:
Just lowered my 2 to a 1.

This album shouldnt be called "Brutal Youth". It should be called "Brutal to the Ears".

I second that
MM_Oz
(Gidgegannup, Western Australia)
Posted: Jul 17, 2007 - 21:23
 
rocteur wrote:
Elvis Costello twice in one day.. That is not nice.

Aren't there enough musicians ?????


Agreed - try playing it backwards, more entertaining
Kristi
(Athens, GA)
Posted: Jul 02, 2007 - 06:35
 
Very fun and catchy song!
mamerjamer
Posted: Apr 30, 2007 - 12:50
 
I DIG this song! Sounds like it should be on the Armed Forces album, my favorite. Man, this tune makes my feet jump around!
cc_rider
(Austin Texas. Y'all.)
Posted: Apr 30, 2007 - 12:47
 
Professor_C wrote:
It's smart, quick, quirky, slightly dark pop. Nothing better.


Elvis Costello in a nutshell.

I like everything he does. Even the albums with Burt Bacharach. I catch myself singing 'Toledo' from their first collaboration.

c.
meower
(Philadelphia)
Posted: Nov 30, 2006 - 05:41
 
Best song on this album is "You tripped at every step." Otherwise, not my favorite of his.

Professor_C
Posted: Nov 15, 2006 - 17:45
 
okobojicat wrote:


Exactly. Its not better. Its also those things, but not fantastic. Thus, about a 6.


Ha! That is some satisfyingly clever reading. There's truly nothing better than that. Though as one of those people who love to clever reading, I am also one of those people who cringe at the sight of misplaced or missing commas.
okobojicat
(Dreaming of the Moravian Highlands)
Posted: Nov 15, 2006 - 15:02
 
Professor_C wrote:
How can this only be averaging a 6.4? It's smart, quick, quirky, slightly dark pop. Nothing better.


Exactly. Its not better. Its also those things, but not fantastic. Thus, about a 6.
Professor_C
Posted: Nov 15, 2006 - 14:57
 
How can this only be averaging a 6.4? It's smart, quick, quirky, slightly dark pop. Nothing better.
optimusprime10
(the 'bu)
Posted: Oct 17, 2006 - 09:04
 
ThePoose wrote:
Maybe Elvis's in utero twins will be born on Christmas Day--just like God's son!

they will be the new-age jesuses. they will ride around in their white robes on motorcycles with shotguns strapped to their backs. beards and long hair flipping around in the wind; it will be good.
hcaudill
(Washington, DC)
Posted: Oct 17, 2006 - 09:04
 
One of many things that I'm grateful to RP for is re-introducing me to Elvis Costello. I'd heard a CD of his here and there, but never really got into it. Since Bill plays nothing but his best stuff, I've realized how much talent he really has. This is a terrific track, especially the jam at the end.
ThePoose
Posted: Oct 17, 2006 - 09:03
 
Maybe Elvis's in utero twins will be born on Christmas Day--just like God's son!
ObsidianInfinity
(tiny place called Delaware)
Posted: Sep 03, 2006 - 09:54
 
Just lowered my 2 to a 1.

This album shouldnt be called "Brutal Youth". It should be called "Brutal to the Ears".
rocteur
(Belgium)
Posted: Jul 21, 2006 - 11:56
 
Elvis Costello twice in one day.. That is not nice.

Aren't there enough musicians ?????
-relayer-
(9500 ft ASL)
Posted: Jun 07, 2006 - 14:14
 
stubbsz wrote:
I'm afraid that people who have the multiple artists in their TOP ranks with ALL 10's and then other artists in their BOTTOM Ranks with ALL 1's have biases and not opinions. Your not worth responding too. This begs the question why am I responding.
Wow - bad grammar and violation of BTQ.

(click here)

Oh, and this song sucks.
Govi
(Left Coast)
Posted: May 23, 2006 - 23:49
 
mojoman wrote:


But is that even possible?


Not merely is it possible, but it seems to be our Fate. Everytime Costello is played, I feel like I'm on a hell-bound train. Fortunately and mercifully, his songs are short.
fissmoll
(Lulea, Sweden)
Posted: Apr 10, 2006 - 06:18
 
Lovely handling of the snare
LadyLovelyLocks
(Otherside of the Mirror UK)
Posted: Feb 10, 2006 - 10:41
 
This reminds me I really need to get me some Joe Jackson
pvcnote
(SP/SP)
Posted: Oct 31, 2005 - 06:58
 
:puke:
SCJoniguy
(Greenville,SC)
Posted: Oct 31, 2005 - 06:57
 
Great track from an oft-overlooked album. Thanks RP!!
Shimmer
(Bethesda, MD)
Posted: Aug 03, 2005 - 15:49
 
"You Tripped at Every Step" is by far the best song on this CD. I wonder why it never got much attention.
elvisjr
Posted: May 02, 2005 - 17:43
 
catchy song and inventive lyrics better than wankers singin about murdering each other this guy doesnt even get a no1 yet hes the best song writer of our time whilst 50 cent is praising guns etc. the guy then gets a no1 wheres the justice in that?
Old_Pool_Skunk
(Whayyy out there.)
Posted: Apr 22, 2005 - 19:03
 
imabubblygirl wrote:
You've already played him twice today and that was two times too many.


That's okay, you've commented one too many times.
stubbsz
(San Jose, CA)
Posted: Mar 09, 2005 - 17:05
 
imabubblygirl wrote:
You've already played him twice today and that was two times too many.

I'm afraid that people who have the multiple artists in their TOP ranks with ALL 10's and then other artists in their BOTTOM Ranks with ALL 1's have biases and not opinions. Your not worth responding too. This begs the question why am I responding.
Darlington
(Columbia, South Carolina)
Posted: Jan 24, 2005 - 12:55
 
Gregorama wrote:
I've had the pleasure of seeing him about 4 times in 20 years, and his concerts are always among the best I've ever seen, in 40 years of going to concerts.


Going to see him in Charlotte, NC in a little over a month or so. Looking foward to it.
Gregorama
(Austin, TX)
Posted: Jan 24, 2005 - 10:26
 
I've had the pleasure of seeing him about 4 times in 20 years, and his concerts are always among the best I've ever seen, in 40 years of going to concerts.
mojoman
(Rocky Mountains, Colorado)
Posted: Jan 24, 2005 - 10:25
 
Ouaouaron wrote:


Perhaps there is indeed a "little bit" too much Costello on this channel...


But is that even possible?
Ouaouaron
(Mentreeall, Kweebeck)
Posted: Nov 26, 2004 - 07:59
 
imabubblygirl wrote:
You've already played him twice today and that was two times too many.


Perhaps there is indeed a "little bit" too much Costello on this channel...
imabubblygirl
(Colonial Heights, VA (near Richmond))
Posted: Nov 11, 2004 - 14:04
 
You've already played him twice today and that was two times too many.
Angloray
(Los Angeles)
Posted: Sep 28, 2004 - 10:46
 
normally his voice really bugs me, but it really works on this tune, for some reason.
trekhead
Posted: Sep 28, 2004 - 10:46
 
Is his style of music Elvish? I like it! An 8.
mig7
(Minneapolis, MN)
Posted: Sep 28, 2004 - 10:45
 
He needs to blow his nose.
Keegs
(Rochester, NY)
Posted: May 25, 2004 - 12:52
 
rulebritannia wrote:
Very complex, even for an Elvis song. Having a hard time getting my arms and ears around it. Always love his signature Farfisa Compact Deluxe riffs......
.......then you must love "Kinder Murder". Great guitar on that one. This is an under-rated disc in my opinion.

rulebritannia
(Sussex countryside, England)
Posted: May 25, 2004 - 11:19
 
Very complex, even for an Elvis song. Having a hard time getting my arms and ears around it. Always love his signature Farfisa Compact Deluxe riffs......
drH
Posted: Mar 22, 2004 - 06:11
 
dawiese wrote:
I have no patience for Elvis Costello's voice.


your loss, dude!
istanbulbaby
(Asheville, NC)
Posted: Nov 25, 2003 - 11:50
 
I've died and gone to radio paradise.
chlobug
(Lex, KY)
Posted: Oct 15, 2003 - 08:45
 
For those who normally can't stand EC's voice, check out anything off The Juliet Letters... you just might be impressed :-k
epay
(Texas)
Posted: Oct 15, 2003 - 08:43
 
whats with all the elvis today???
dawiese
(Southeast, IA)
Posted: Jul 15, 2003 - 13:29
 
I have no patience for Elvis Costello's voice. Edited By dawiese at 1:29 pm on 7/15/2003
laprincessa
(Dallas, NOT Crawford)
Posted: Apr 04, 2003 - 15:22
 
Originally Posted by audiozeb:


Jumpshot only rates 2 songs a ten... one by Dylan, one by Neil Young. You'd think this meant he was tolerant of less than technically perfect vocals...


Here, Here! c<_>
laprincessa
(Dallas, NOT Crawford)
Posted: Apr 04, 2003 - 15:21
 
Originally Posted by JumpShot:
Atonal song sung by a man who needs to take off the nose plugs...


Hey, Hey, Hey, Hey, Now, Don't go dissin' my man. I'll have to kick yer arse!