When I Was Cruel

Album by Elvis Costello

When I Was Cruel is a 2002 album by Elvis Costello that leans into rock and new wave, incorporating sampling and dense, guitar-led arrangements. Recorded with longtime collaborators including Steve Nieve and Pete Thomas, it explores themes of memory, ageing and media culture.
First released: 15th April 2002

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    45
    3:33
  2. 2.
    Spooky Girlfriend
    4:22
  3. 3.
    Tear Off Your Own Head (It’s a Doll Revolution)
    3:31
  4. 4.
    When I Was Cruel No. 2
    7:06
  5. 5.
    Soul for Hire
    3:55
  6. 6.
    15 Petals
    4:01
  7. 7.
    Tart
    4:03
  8. 8.
    Dust 2…
    3:21
  9. 9.
    Dissolve
    2:23
  10. 10.
    Alibi
    6:42
  11. 11.
    …Dust
    3:04
  12. 12.
    Daddy Can I Turn This?
    3:41
  13. 13.
    My Little Blue Window
    3:10
  14. 14.
    Episode of Blonde
    5:03
  15. 15.
    Radio Silence
    4:58

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