My Aim Is True
The debut, cut quickly and cheaply with an American band, with Alison among its songs.
Elvis Costello, 1977
- Released
- 22 July 1977 (UK), 1 November 1977 (US)
- Recorded
- Late 1976 to early 1977
- Studio
- Pathway Studios, Islington, London
- Label
- Stiff (UK), Columbia (US)
- Producer
- Nick Lowe
Made in six four-hour sessions for about 2,000 pounds, with the American band Clover backing Costello. John McFee played lead guitar and pedal steel, Sean Hopper piano and organ, Johnny Ciambotti bass and Mickey Shine drums. None of them was credited on the original release. Columbia's American edition added Watching the Detectives. The album reached number 14 in the UK and 32 in the US, and went Platinum in America. Rolling Stone placed it at number 168 on its 2003 list of the greatest albums. An anniversary edition appeared in 2026.
Track listing
- Welcome to the Working Week
- Miracle Man
- No Dancing
- Blame It on Cain
- Alison
- Sneaky Feelings
- (The Angels Wanna Wear My) Red Shoes
- Less Than Zero
- Mystery Dance
- Pay It Back
- I'm Not Angry
- Waiting for the End of the World
Personnel
- Elvis Costello vocals, guitar
- John McFee lead guitar, pedal steel
- Sean Hopper piano, organ
- Johnny Ciambotti bass
- Mickey Shine drums
- Nick Lowe producer
More from Elvis Costello
This Year's Model (1978), Armed Forces (1979), Get Happy!! (1980), Trust (1981), Imperial Bedroom (1982), Punch the Clock (1983), King of America (1986), Blood & Chocolate (1986)
Sources
- My Aim Is True, Wikipedia
- Elvis Costello, Wikipedia