Elvis Costello/The Best of Elvis Costello: The First 10 Years (2007/1977-1986)

An English singer-songwriter who debuted in the pub rock/punk scene in the mid-1970s, Elvis Costello's best comilation album. Includes 22 tracks from the first 11 albums, chosen by Costello himself. Features many good pop songs, such as "(The Angels Wanna Wear My) Red Shoes", "Alison" (a great song in his early days), "Watching The Detectives" (a good song in reggae style), "Pump It Up", "Radio, Radio", "Accidents Will Happen", "Oliver's Army" (#2 on the UK charts), "(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love & Understanding" (a cover of a song written by Nick Lowe for his band Brinsley Schwarz), "I Can't Stand Up For Falling Down" (#4 on the UK), "Good Year For The Roses" (composed by Jerry Chesnut. #6 on the UK), "Everyday I Write the Book", "Shipbuilding" (a song composed by Clive Langer and written by Elvis Costello for Robert Wyatt). Recommended to those who like British pop such as Nick Lowe, XTC and Squeeze.