so much easier then

Elvis Costello's newest album, When I was Cruel, hasn't left my cd player since I got it. His lyrics are as sharp as ever, the songs are rockin, and his voice carries as much emotion now as 20 years ago. Musically, this is a more traditional rock album, and less experimental as my personal favorite Mighty Like a Rose, but the straight-up rock of this album somehow makes it more heartfelt. I don't know why, but listening to Elvis Costello always cheers me up, even when he's crooning about broken love and cruelty. And this album is just what I needed right now.

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