ELVIS COSTELLO - Armed Forces LP soul But one can hardly bitch

But one can hardly bitch about the inclusion of that track

producing vast and organic musical textures reminiscent of Vinny Reilly (Durutti Column) with the anthemic power of Sisters of Mercy and Cocteau Twins

made a trade

but also offers a mellow insight into the band's make-up

ELVIS COSTELLO - Armed Forces LP soul But one can hardly bitchIt could be said that Elvis Costello had the distinct pleasure of living out the ultimate dream of every sharp witted, incurably bitter young bastard with hopes of achieving stardom. In only two and a half years, he was propelled from an awkward, computer programming teenager with a Jazzmaster and ugly glasses to the prototype for chic geekdom. Virtually overnight, he established himself as among the most articulate songwriters rock music has ever