Elvis Costello & The Attractions

Elvis Costello (born Declan Patrick MacManus) is an English singer-songwriter who rose to prominence in the late 1970s; The Attractions are his best-known backing band on many classic albums of that era.

Elvis Costello is the stage name of Declan Patrick MacManus. He emerged in the late 1970s and is associated with new wave and related rock/pop genres. The Attractions (featuring musicians such as Steve Nieve, Bruce Thomas and Pete Thomas) are the core backing band on many of his early and most acclaimed records.

DeBaser's reviews cover key albums by Elvis Costello & The Attractions across the late 1970s and 1980s. Reviewers praise songwriting, genre range (from blue-eyed soul to country) and highlight standout records like Get Happy!! and Armed Forces. Some later records receive mixed assessments for production and commercial direction.

For:Fans of new wave and late-70s/80s pop songwriting; Elvis Costello collectors and listeners exploring his genre shifts.