Elvis Costello’s ultimate list of the 500 greatest albums ever recorded Massive. Essential. Tom Taylor May 23, 2026
Five live albums so bad they’ll put you off going to another gig Not worth the time. Dale Maplethorpe May 20, 2026
The 1972 Rolling Stones song Keith Richards is happy to play more than any other The birth of a classic rock anthem. Jordan Potter May 18, 2026
The greatest concert Elvis Costello ever attended: “Utterly sincere” “Presented with fine drama…” Ben Forrest May 16, 2026
The lucky moment in 1992 that gave Nick Lowe a million-pound payday: “What can I say?” “What can I say? It was just the most enormous stroke of luck.” Tom Phelan May 13, 2026
The one artist Eric Clapton said deeply hurt him: “He wrote me off” A lot more biting. Tim Coffman May 8, 2026
The 1991 Elvis Costello verse that mocked Roger Waters, John Lennon, and David Bowie in three lines “One of his worst.” Dale Maplethorpe May 6, 2026
The 25 greatest cooking songs, according to Anthony Bourdain A perfect playlist. Jack Whatley May 5, 2026
The 1967 classic that made Elvis Costello turn his back on The Who Couldn’t get into it. Reuben Cross Apr 26, 2026
The 1969 song that made Elvis Costello pick up the guitar: “I didn’t have a girlfriend” A classic! Arun Starkey Apr 24, 2026
The three best British punk albums ever, according to Elvis Costello Some big picks. Tom Phelan Apr 7, 2026
Elvis Costello’s cutting critique of Led Zeppelin, Guns N’ Roses, and who they both stole from “Pompous…” Ben Forrest Apr 3, 2026