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Blood & Chocolate
by Elvis Costello & The Attractions
The 681st greatest album of all time
Blood & Chocolate finds Elvis Costello and the Attractions in a raw, volatile mode, returning to jagged, punchy rock and roll with a darker, more abrasive edge. The performances have a live-in-studio urgency, driven by sharp guitar, insistent bass and propulsive drums that frame Costello's intense, often confrontational lyrics. Lean production and a focus on band interplay give the album a direct, high-energy sound that contrasts with some of his more ornate 1980s recordings and emphasizes rock-based arrangements over studio gloss.
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