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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 has distinguished Costello's records as much as hi... Read More

Bob Dylan, Otis Redding, The Beatles, Van Morrison, The Band, Sam & Dave and George Jones

American Music Club, Eels, Weezer, Michael Penn, Phantom Planet, Dashboard Confessional, Chris Cornell, Spoon, Matthew Sweet, OK Go, Smoking Popes, The Matches, Rob Thomas, Aztec Camera, Nacha Pop and The Leftovers