Elvis Costello's song writing is so peerless and individualistic. It's storytelling and it's deeply intelligent and clever. (Chip Esten)

Elvis Costello's song writing is so peerless and individualistic. It's storytelling and it's deeply intelligent and clever.

Chip Esten

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