All this week, we hear tales from Record Store Day. Mike Kohli of Rome NY is up first and talks about buying records by the Kinks and Elvis Costello, plus compilations of girl groups and Northern soul. Patrick talks about buying records by the Wipers and the Residents, among others.
To close Elvis Costello Week, we review this important musician’s iconoclastic career. Our friend Mike Snider joins in the conversation.
For his fourth album, 1980’s “Get Happy!!,” Elvis Costello went all-out soul. It makes us happy (including guest Mike Snider).
Elvis Costello’s third album, 1979’s “Armed Forces,” as examined on Rockin’ the Suburbs. Live from Mike Snider’s house.
Elvis Costello Week continues. Today, we explore his most excellent second album, 1978’s “This Year’s Model.” Our friend Mike Snider joins in the conversation.