{"product_id":"elvis-costello-my-aim-is-true","title":"Elvis Costello – My Aim Is True","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003eElvis Costello – My Aim Is True\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA landmark debut that helped redefine British rock in the late 1970s, \u003cem\u003eMy Aim Is True\u003c\/em\u003e introduced the world to \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eElvis Costello\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and established him as one of the sharpest songwriters of his generation. Released in 1977, the album blends elements of pub rock, new wave, punk attitude and classic pop craftsmanship into a collection of songs that remains as fresh and influential today as it was upon release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePacked with wit, intelligence and emotional complexity, the album showcases Costello's distinctive lyrical style - balancing biting social observation, romantic frustration and dark humour with memorable melodies and energetic performances. Tracks such as \u003cem\u003eAlison\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003e(The Angels Wanna Wear My) Red Shoes\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eWatching The Detectives\u003c\/em\u003e have become cornerstones of his catalogue and enduring classics of the era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile often associated with the emerging punk movement, \u003cem\u003eMy Aim Is True\u003c\/em\u003e stands apart through its songwriting depth and musical sophistication. Backed by the American country-rock group Clover, Costello delivers a debut that feels both rooted in tradition and entirely modern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis expanded edition includes a bonus disc featuring early versions, demos, alternate takes and live recordings, offering a fascinating insight into the development of songs that would launch one of the most celebrated careers in British music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA vital album for fans of new wave, punk, power pop and intelligent songwriting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTracklist\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMy Aim Is True\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWelcome To The Working Week – 1:23\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMiracle Man – 3:33\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo Dancing – 2:43\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlame It On Cain – 2:53\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlison – 3:25\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSneaky Feelings – 2:12\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(The Angels Wanna Wear My) Red Shoes – 2:49\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLess Than Zero – 3:18\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMystery Dance – 1:37\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePay It Back – 2:36\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI'm Not Angry – 3:02\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWaiting For The End Of The World – 3:26\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWatching The Detectives – 3:45\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBonus Disc\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo Action (Early Version) – 2:15\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLiving In Paradise (Early Version) – 3:00\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRadio Sweetheart – 2:31\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStranger In The House – 3:04\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI Just Don't Know What To Do With Myself (Live) – 2:27\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLess Than Zero (\"Dallas Version\") – 4:19\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImagination (Is A Powerful Deceiver) – 3:39\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMystery Dance (Honky Tonk Demo) – 2:15\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheap Reward (Honky Tonk Demo) – 2:18\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJump Up (Honky Tonk Demo) – 2:09\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWave A White Flag (Honky Tonk Demo) – 1:59\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlame It On Cain (Honky Tonk Demo) – 3:34\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePoison Moon (Honky Tonk Demo) – 1:53\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/FJTIIfhk2k4?si=JHTfhJJMFHPTTF2H\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Edsel Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54308287840598,"sku":"MANUS 101","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1009\/1013\/7686\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_7c5953c1-fb45-497c-ab06-72dc34b25673.jpg?v=1782210556","url":"https:\/\/www.sounds-grounds.co.uk\/products\/elvis-costello-my-aim-is-true","provider":"Sounds + Grounds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}