The Costello Show, The Attractions, The Confederates – King Of America (E/E) – LP, AU 1986

King Of America is an LP by The Costello Show, The Attractions, The Confederates from 1986 released on the F-Beat label.

About this album

King Of America is one of Elvis Costello’s most acclaimed albums, a 1986 release that broadened his sound with country rock, rock’n’roll and hard-edged American roots influences. Issued under The Costello Show with The Attractions and The Confederates, it marked a notable shift from the tighter new wave attack of his earlier work towards a more open, acoustic-leaning style. Written during a period of creative restlessness, the album pairs vivid lyrical detail with memorable songs such as Brilliant Mistake and I’ll Wear It Proudly. Its cross-genre reach and strong critical reputation have made it a key record in Costello’s catalogue and one of his most enduring statements.

Genre: Pop & Rock

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