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"Goodbye Cruel World was recorded at Sam West Studios. Engineers: Rob Kraushmar, Jim Russell. "Goodbye Cruel World" is the seventh studio album by Elvis Costello and The Attractions, released in 1984. The album features a mix of styles, including rock, pop, and new wave. The album features hit single "The Only Flame in Town" and "The Comedians", which was covered by George Jones. The album received mixed reviews upon its release, with some critics praising the album's diversity and songwriting, while others criticized its lack of cohesion.
Music Genre: New Wave Music |
Album Production: Produced by Clive Langer and Alan Winstanley. Photographer Brian Griffin |
Record Label: F-Beat Records ZL 70317 / Riviera Global Record Productions / Plangent Visions Music |
Media Format: 12" LP Vinyl Gramophone Record |
Year & Country: 1984 Made in Germany |
Band Members and Musicians on: Elvis Costello & The Attractions - Goodbye Cruel World |
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Track Listing of: Elvis Costello & The Attractions - Goodbye Cruel World |
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