Costello's original intent with Trust was to cross the melody of Armed Forc… Read Full Bio ↴Costello's original intent with Trust was to cross the melody of Armed Forces with the rhythm of Get Happy!! The songs on the album dealt with a general sense of disenchantment he felt during the time, with the recent election of the Conservative government as well as tensions within his first marriage, which gave them an overall cynical tone. As a result, the general lyrical content of the songs describe a world that is essentially the opposite of what the album title implies. Earlier working titles were "Cats and Dogs" and "More Songs About Fucking and Fighting".
The initial recording sessions were held at DJM Studios in London, but they were displeased with the results. It did not help that the bandmates were almost constantly under the influence of mood-altering drugs. As Costello wrote in the liner notes of the Rhino reissue:
“ This was easily the most drug-influenced record of my career... It was completed close to a self-induced nervous collapse on a diet of rough 'scrumpy' cider, gin and tonic, various powders... and, in the final hours, Seconal and Johnnie Walker Black Label. ”
Recording resumed at Eden Studios, where previous albums had been done. Although the band was no more sober, the resulting tracks were more to Costello's liking. Despite having previously expressed a desire to distance himself from the pop music mainstream, Costello revealed that a number of songs on the album were influenced by other contemporary artists. Specifically, "Clubland" incorporated the guitar style of The Police, "You'll Never Be A Man" borrowed from The Pretenders, "White Knuckles" was modelled on XTC records, and "Fish 'n' Chip Paper" was an homage to Squeeze. Lastly, "Big Sister's Clothes" had a bass line based on work by The Clash.
Commercially, none of the singles on Trust entered the British top 40, the first time this had happened since My Aim Is True, his debut album. "Clubland" was a minor chart hit at # 60.
The initial recording sessions were held at DJM Studios in London, but they were displeased with the results. It did not help that the bandmates were almost constantly under the influence of mood-altering drugs. As Costello wrote in the liner notes of the Rhino reissue:
“ This was easily the most drug-influenced record of my career... It was completed close to a self-induced nervous collapse on a diet of rough 'scrumpy' cider, gin and tonic, various powders... and, in the final hours, Seconal and Johnnie Walker Black Label. ”
Recording resumed at Eden Studios, where previous albums had been done. Although the band was no more sober, the resulting tracks were more to Costello's liking. Despite having previously expressed a desire to distance himself from the pop music mainstream, Costello revealed that a number of songs on the album were influenced by other contemporary artists. Specifically, "Clubland" incorporated the guitar style of The Police, "You'll Never Be A Man" borrowed from The Pretenders, "White Knuckles" was modelled on XTC records, and "Fish 'n' Chip Paper" was an homage to Squeeze. Lastly, "Big Sister's Clothes" had a bass line based on work by The Clash.
Commercially, none of the singles on Trust entered the British top 40, the first time this had happened since My Aim Is True, his debut album. "Clubland" was a minor chart hit at # 60.
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Trust
Elvis Costello & The Attractions Lyrics
Big Sister's Clothes Sheep to the slaughter, oh I thought this must be…
Clubland With a handful of backhanders and a bevy of beauty Going…
Different Finger Please put your rings on a diff'rent finger if you…
Fish 'N' Chip Paper When Sunday morning dandruff turns out to be confetti And th…
From A Whisper To A Scream Oh it's not easy to resist temptation Walking around lookin…
Lovers Walk I won't walk with my head bowed (Be on) Beyond caution…
Luxembourg Dressed up like a dog's dinner Butter wouldn't melt on your…
New Lace Sleeves Bad lovers face to face in the morning Shy apologies and…
Pretty Words I ask you nicely Get my face slapped under wraps What's goin…
Shot With His Own Gun How does it feel now you've been undressed By a man…
Strict Time There's a hand on a wire that leads to my…
Watch Your Step Don't say a word Don't say anything Don't say a word I'm not…
White Knuckles White knuckles came down to put the frighteners on I believe…
You'll Never Be A Man You need protection from the physical art of conversation T…
We also have lyrics for these tracks by Elvis Costello:
Big Sister's Clothes Sheep to the slaughter, oh I thought this must be…
Clubland With a handful of backhanders and a bevy of beauty Going…
Different Finger Please put your rings on a diff'rent finger if you…
Fish 'n' Chip Paper When Sunday morning dandruff turns out to be confetti And th…
From a Whisper To A Scream Oh it's not easy to resist temptation Walking around lookin…
Lovers Walk I won't walk with my head bowed Beyond caution where lovers…
Luxembourg Dressed up like a dog's dinner Butter wouldn't melt on your…
New Lace Sleeves Bad lovers face to face in the morning Shy apologies and…
Pretty Words I ask you nicely Get my face slapped under wraps What's go…
Shot With His Own Gun How does it feel now you've been undressed By a man…
Strict Time There's a hand on a wire that leads to my…
Watch Your Step Don't say a word Don't say anything Don't say a word I'm not…
White Knuckles White knuckles came down to put the frighteners on I believe…
You'll Never Be A Man You need protection from the physical art of conversation T…