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Armed Forces
by Elvis Costello & The Attractions
The 576th greatest album of all time
Armed Forces channels new wave energy into concise, hook-driven pop rock, pairing upbeat melodies with sharp, literate lyrics. The Attractions provide tight, punchy arrangements and prominent keyboards that give the songs a bright but restless sound, while Costello's songwriting balances personal and political themes with wry, pointed observations. The production is relatively polished and layered compared with his earliest work, producing songs that are immediate yet musically detailed.
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