{"product_id":"the-words-and-music-of-elvis-costello-hardcover","title":"The Words and Music of Elvis Costello - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJames E. Perone\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis book provides in-depth analysis of the words, music, and recordings of Elvis Costello, one of the most enigmatic, eclectic, and critically acclaimed singer-songwriters of the rock era.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eElvis Costello is one of the greatest pop songwriters of his generation as well as one of the most significant songwriters of the 20th century. His career's length now approaching four decades, Costello continues to be vital part of pop culture through live performances, recordings, and the iconic nature of his work. \u003ci\u003eThe Words and Music of Elvis Costello\u003c\/i\u003e provides in-depth analysis of this important artist's words, music, and recordings. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eArranged chronologically, the book places Costello in the cultural context of his time and place; addresses the overlaps between rock, classical, torch song, and jazz in Costello's highly eclectic range of songs from 1975 to the present; provides a look at the uniquely British aspects of his work; and uniquely spotlights his compositional techniques and approaches to musical form. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe book covers everything from Costello's first album \u003ci\u003eMy Aim Is True\u003c\/i\u003e as well as his other albums in the 1970s to his body of work in the '80s and '90s to his continuing eclecticism in the 21st century as he successfully integrates what would appear to be mutually exclusive genres. The concluding chapter provides analysis of the critical commentary about Elvis Costello's work as a performer and songwriter over his long career.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJames E. Perone\u003c\/b\u003e, PhD, is associate dean of the faculty and Margaret Morgan Ramsey Professor in music at the University of Mount Union, Alliance, OH.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 216\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 9.3 x 6.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 26, 2015\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45603040100396,"sku":"9781440832154","price":122.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/smartsupplydeals.com\/products\/the-words-and-music-of-elvis-costello-hardcover","provider":"Smart supply deals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}