Elvis Costello & The Attractions - Imperial Bedroom [LP] (180 Gram Hal

$

47

 

Elvis Costello & The Attractions - Imperial Bedroom [LP] (180 Gram Hal Universally Hailed 1982 Pop Masterpiece Pairs Costello and Co. With Beatles Engineer Geoff Emerick #166 on Rolling Stone's List of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time; Record Topped Village Voice's Pazz & Jop Critic's Poll In Year of Its Original Release Lavish Instrumentation, Involved Arrangements, and Piano-Based Melodies Frame Ambitious Songs That Address Domestic Malaise While Coming Off as Upbeat Half-Speed Mastered from the Original Master Tapes: Imperial Bedroom Joins Mobile Fidelity's Pristine LP Reissues of Costello's My Aim Is True, This Year's Model, Armed Forces, Get Happy!!, and Almost Blue Recorded with famed Beatles engineer Geoff Emerick, Imperial Bedroom stands as Elvis Costello and the Attractions' most highly decorated traditional pop album. Boasting sumptuous arrangements, large-scale instrumentation, ambitious layers, Tin Pan Alley melodies, and orchestrated devices, the 1982 record is a testament to studio creativity and ornate production. Amidst the lavish settings beats the heart of Costello's biting, brutal lyrics that confront domestic malaise and sober emotional reflection. It's little wonder the intelligent effort took top honors in the Village Voice's Pazz & Jop Critics' Poll. Not that audiences back in the day ever had the privilege of hearing Imperial Bedroom at its maximum potential. Now they can. Half-speed mastered from the original master tapes, Mobile Fidelity's numbered limited edition 180g LP opens up the soundstages, expands the depth, and brings the genius of the grand arrangements into clear focus. In particular, the sound of the piano will have you believe that the 88s are situated right in your room, and never before has Emerick's crafty sonic precision been so readily apparent. This is a huge-sounding record that demands full frequency extension and astute separation. Mobile Fidelity's reissue delivers on all fronts. You need to hear this! Ranked in 2005 by Rolling Stone at #166 on the magazine's prestigious list of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time, Imperial Bedroom overflows with contagious pop, savvy torch, cabaret, chamber, and jazz-influenced fare. If it's details you seek, then look no further. With Emerick's assistance, each tune is distinguished with painstaking sonic accents, blended rhythms, counterpoint bass lines, dazzling passages, and inventive motifs. Accordions, tremolo guitars, organs, harpsichords, marimbas, horns, and an assortment of other instruments help color the subtly dark canvases. A 40-piece orchestra graces the gorgeous ''... And In Every Home.'' Originally intended to be a stripped-down affair, Imperial Bedroom reflects Costello's migration to composing on piano as well as his listening tastes at the time: Billie Holliday, Cole Porter, Frank Sinatra, Debussy. Intricate, expansive, and complex without ever sounding inaccessible, the record includes the now-classic ''Man Out of Time,'' ''Beyond Belief,'' and ''Almost Blue,'' the latter a ballad that Chet Baker included in his live sets until he passed away. In another stroke of brilliance, Costello used the record as an opportunity to address the melancholic changes in both his own personal situation as well as that of England, the songs functioning as smart, sometimes satirical dialogues on issues such as disenchantment, identity, and relationships. Still considered by many the finest record released in 1982, don't pass up this extraordinary-sounding reissue. Track Listing: 1. ''Beyond Belief'' - 2:34 2. ''Tears Before Bedtime'' - 3:02 3. ''Shabby Doll'' - 4:48 4. ''The Long Honeymoon'' - 4:15 5. ''Man Out of Time'' - 5:26 6. ''Almost Blue'' - 2:50 7. ''...And in Every Home'' - 3:23 8. ''The Loved Ones'' - 2:48 9. ''Human Hands'' - 2:43 10. ''Kid About It'' - 2:45 11. ''Little Savage'' - 2:37 12. ''Boy with a Problem'' - 2:12 13. ''Pidgin English'' - 3:58 14. ''You Little Fool'' - 3:11 15. ''Town Cryer'' - 4:16

 

*above links are embedded text and are not searchable text UNITED STATES: FREE! for Any Size Order in The U.S.A! . Doesn't matter how many items you purchase. 1 item, or 1000, the shipping and handling is still FREE!


INTERNATIONAL: Rates are shown in the drop down menu. We are not responsible for custom fees, etc.
BASIC SHIPPING INFO:

• We ship worldwide, including military addresses.
• Domestic packages are sent USPS Standard Media Mail or First Class.
• Packages over 10oz are sent Media Mail.
• Tracking is included on all shipments.

 

IMPORTANT NOTES TO KEEP IN MIND:

Packages usually ship 4 to 10 business days (excludes weekends and holidays) after payment. Some items and large orders may take a little longer, some orders may be quicker. Shipping insurance is automatically included on U.S. orders of $50.00 or more.

 

 

Acceptable Payment Methods:  Paypal,Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Epxress through Paypal. Propay. .

  SHIPPING QUESTIONS

• How do I get the International shipping discount?
  When you are done purchasing all the items you'd like, wait for us to send the invoice through E-Bay with the combined shipping/handling total.
  
  
  
• Can I pick my item up personally?
  Unfortunately, we can't accomodate local pickups as we are an internet-based store only.
  
  
  
• How long before my order ships?
  Orders usually ship within 2-7 business days. Please understand that it is impossible to keep all 100,000+ items (and multiple copies of those items) in stock at all times. Sometimes an order gets caught while re-supplying. Once an order is in the hands of the USPS, it can take another 2-14 days.
  
  
  
• Why hasn't my item been shipped yet?
  Please be patient. It is somewhere in our delivery path. Sometimes our emails get screened out. The bottom line is that 90% of all orders arrive within 10 days and 99% arrive within 3 weeks.
  
  
  
• Will I be able to track my shipment?
  Yes, tracking is included with all shipments.
  
  

PAYMENT & ORDER QUESTIONS

• What types of payments do you accept?
  We accept Paypal, Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express through Paypal. We also accept Propay.
  
  
  
• How do you handle refunds and credits?
  Hot Tracks will exchange all defective items with the same item within the 14 day return timeframe. .
  
  
  
• You haven't emailed me my total! How do I pay?
  Our system will automatically send an E-Bay invoice within 24 hours of the end of auction.
  
  
  
• Can I return my product?
  Hot Tracks will exchange all defective items with the same item within the 14 day return timeframe. .
  
  
  
• What if my order is not complete when it arrives?
  Check your shipping confirmation e-mail to make sure the items weren't sent in multiple shipments. If they weren't, contact us and we we'll take care of it.
  
  
  
• What if one of my items is not available (out of print/stock)?
  Record companies take LP's cd's, and dvd's in and out of circulation all the time, without notice, to generate future demand. We have no control over this and it affects all media sellers. Therefore, we will refund the item(s) and the shipping charges and send the rest of your shipment.

©2007 HotTracks - All Rights Reserved
design by 3 Son's Studio Launched from my store - Powered by Highwire.com

inkfrog terapeak
i000000

Attention International Buyers- Save On Shipping!

 

Save on shipping & handling charges when you purchase multiple items!

MAIL US FOR DISCOUNT RATES!

On Mar-17-13 at 14:21:09 PDT, seller added the following information:

FREE! Sellers: Add a FREE map to your listings. FREE!

All pictures shown are stock photos and not the actual item.  Actual item may differ than shown.

inkFrog Analytics