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King Of America

The Costello Show Featuring The Attractions And Confederates

1986 · Rock

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King Of America by The Costello Show Featuring The Attractions And Confederates

King Of America is a Country album by The Costello Show Featuring The Attractions And Confederates, originally released in 1986. On Gatefold: 91 pressings tracked, owned by 28 collectors.

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

Sound DNA

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

Album notes

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Notes from the original pressing. Later editions may differ.

Manufactured without the Sonopress bass clef on side B, very similar to King Of America (Europe 1986) (opens in a new tab) with the bass clef.
Performances recorded live at Ocean Way & Sunset Sound Studio
Additional recording at Ocean Way, Sunset Sound and Sound Factory Los Angeles
Printed inner sleeve with lyrics
Labels are white with black letters
Back cover:
(LP) ZL70946
(Cassette) ZK70946
(CD) ZD70946

Credits

The people behind it.

Performers

  • Bruce ThomasELECTRIC BASS BASS
  • David HidalgoHARMONY VOCALS VOCALS
  • Earl PalmerDRUMS DRUMS , DRUMS DRUMS, OTHER
  • Elvis CostelloFEATURING GUITAR VOCALS
  • James BurtonELECTRIC GUITAR, DOBRO, ACOUSTIC GUITAR, LEAD GUITAR ACOUSTIC GUITAR BACKING BAND , LEAD GUITAR
  • Jerry MarottaDRUMS
  • Jerry ScheffDOUBLE BASS , ELECTRIC BASS, BASS BACKING BAND , BASS BASS
  • Jim KeltnerDRUMS BACKING BAND , DRUMS DRUMS , DRUMS
  • Jo-El SonnierACCORDION
  • Little Hands Of ConcreteACOUSTIC GUITAR, MANDOLIN, ELECTRIC GUITAR ACOUSTIC GUITAR ACOUSTIC GUITAR, ELECTRIC GUITAR
  • Michael BlairMARIMBA, VIBRAPHONE, PERCUSSION BACKING BAND , MARIMBA, VIBRAPHONE, PERCUSSION MARIMBA
  • Mickey CurryDRUMS DRUMS , DRUMS DRUMS, CLAP STICKS
  • Mitchell FroomHARPSICHORD, ORGAN, PIANO , KEYBOARDS BACKING BAND , KEYBOARDS ELECTRIC ORGAN
  • Pete ThomasDRUMS DRUMS , DRUMS DRUMS, CLAP STICKS
  • Ralph CarneySAXOPHONE BACKING BAND , SAXOPHONE
  • Ray BrownDOUBLE BASS BASS
  • Ron TuttDRUMS DRUMS , DRUMS DRUMS, OTHER
  • Steve NievePIANO KEYBOARDS ORGAN

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