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Cruel Smile

Elvis Costello & The Imposters

2002 · Rock

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Cruel Smile by Elvis Costello & The Imposters

Cruel Smile is an Alt/Indie album by Elvis Costello & The Imposters, originally released in 2002. On Gatefold: 7 pressings tracked.

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Tracklist

  1. 1Smile (Japanese A-Side)3:05
  2. 2When I Was Cruel (No. 1)4:16
  3. 3Almost Blue (Live In Sydney)5:04
  4. 415 Petals (Live In Sydney)5:35
  5. 5Spooky Girlfriend (Live At KFOG)4:42
  6. 6Honeyhouse (Cruel No. 2)5:07
  7. 7Revolution Doll3:44
  8. 8Peroxide Side (Blunt Cut)3:48
  9. 9Oh Well2:52
  10. 10The Imposter vs. The Floodtide (Dust And Petals)3:58
  11. Watching The Detectives / My Funny Valentine (Live In Tokyo)7:09
  12. 12Dust (Live In Melbourne)6:39
  13. 13Uncomplicated (Live In Tokyo)4:46
  14. 14Smile (Japanese B-Side)3:32
  15. 15Soul For Hire (Live In Tokyo)6:36

Side VIDEO

  1. Video453:26

Sound DNA

  • Alt/Indie
  • Alternative Rock
  • jangly
  • cynical
  • art school

Album notes

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Notes from the original pressing. Later editions may differ.

A collection of airshots, Imposter mixes, studio mysteries and world tour highlights pertaining to the When I Was Cruel (opens in a new tab) CD.
Track 15 is an unlisted, bonus song.
8-page booklet with pics and credits
Booklet:
Track 1 recorded at Avatar Studios, New York

Credits

The people behind it.

Performers

  • Elvis CostelloVOCALS ORCHESTRATED BY VOCALS, ORCHESTRATED BY
  • Anthony ColemanPIANO
  • Barry FinclairSTRINGS, VIOLIN VIOLIN
  • Bill WareVIBRAPHONE
  • Davey FaragherBACKING BAND , BASS BASS
  • Elena BarereCONCERTMASTER STRINGS, CONCERTMASTER
  • Elvis Costello & The Imposters
  • Enrico DiceccoSTRINGS, VIOLIN VIOLIN
  • Greg CohenBASS
  • Jeanne LeblancCELLO STRINGS, CELLO
  • Joey BaronDRUMS
  • Marc RibotGUITAR
  • Pete ThomasBACKING BAND , DRUMS DRUMS
  • Renaud PionSOPRANO SAXOPHONE, CLARINET , COR ANGLAIS
  • Richard LockerCELLO STRINGS, CELLO
  • Richard SortommeSTRINGS, VIOLIN VIOLIN
  • Roy NathansonALTO SAXOPHONE
  • Steve NieveBACKING BAND , KEYBOARDS KEYBOARDS PIANO , ORCHESTRA

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