Wise Up Ghost
Elvis Costello · 2013
56 min · 12 tracks · new wave · punk
A vibrant blend of rock, soul, and New Orleans funk underpins Costello's poignant lyrical storytelling.
Wise Up Ghost is an album by Elvis Costello, released in 2013. A vibrant blend of rock, soul, and New Orleans funk underpins Costello's poignant lyrical storytelling. The album received critical acclaim, with notable recognition from publications like Rolling Stone and The Guardian, reinforcing Costello's position as a versatile artist. It peaked at number 15 on the Billboard 200 chart, illustrating its commercial success and impact within contemporary music. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Wise Up Ghost sound like?
A vibrant blend of rock, soul, and New Orleans funk underpins Costello's poignant lyrical storytelling. Rooted in new wave and punk.
What makes Wise Up Ghost by Elvis Costello notable?
The album received critical acclaim, with notable recognition from publications like Rolling Stone and The Guardian, reinforcing Costello's position as a versatile artist. It peaked at number 15 on the Billboard 200 chart, illustrating its commercial success and impact within contemporary music. Released in 2013, 'Wise Up Ghost' marked a collaborative effort between Elvis Costello and the Roots, showcasing a creative shift post his acclaimed 2010 album, 'National Ransom'. This partnership with the hip-hop band revitalized Costello's sound and introduced him to a broader audience, merging genres in innovative ways.
How many songs are on Wise Up Ghost?
Wise Up Ghost has 12 tracks, running approximately 56 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Walk Us Uptown Standout 3:22
- 2 Sugar Won’t Work 3:31
- 3 Refuse to Be Saved Standout 4:23
- 4 Wake Me Up 5:52
- 5 Tripwire 4:28
- 6 Stick Out Your Tongue 5:28
- 7 Come the Meantimes 3:53
- 8 (She Might Be a) Grenade Standout 4:36
- 9 Cinco minutos con vos 5:01
- 10 Viceroy’s Row 5:01
- 11 Wise Up Ghost 6:27
- 12 If I Could Believe 3:58
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