Rock and Roll classics, Elvis Costello & The Imposters, have released their new track “Farewell OK”, providing listeners an exciting look into the highly anticipated album The Boy Named If that is soon to be released on January the 14th 2022.
This release comes with exciting news, as a UK tour has been recently announced via Elvis Costello’s Twitter, as seen below:
Catch Elvis Costello & The Imposters, as well as Charlie Sexton, on tour in the UK next year! Tickets on sale this Friday.
Pre-order ‘The Boy Named If’ on any format from Elvis's official UK store to get exclusive pre-sale access to his 2022 UK tour. https://t.co/dSujiEdq5Y pic.twitter.com/E1Y5IwJuFm— Elvis Costello (@ElvisCostello) December 6, 2021
The June tour will compromise of 14 dates ranging from Glasgow to Swansea and will see Texas native, Charlie Sexton, in the support slot for each show.
This latest single combines the energy and soul of Costellos usual style, combining the energy of punk with hints of new wave and modern tendencies. Costello is renowned for his songwriting and artistry, even earning his place in the Grammy’s Hall Of Fame and receiving an OBE in 2019. This track is no exception to his songwriting talents, with lyrics such as “Ran my hand in the rhythm along the ballroom wall” seizing listeners and wrenching them through the sonic landscape of the enthusiastic instrumentals. Costello has a talent for songwriting that offers no flaws, yet his lyricism always has that quick, scribbled on a napkin, naturalism to it. Not to mention the ever eclectic visuals that centre the captivating music video.
Costello himself has described the track as “a blurred gaze, a drink too much, an accidental punch and a kiss goodnight all in the tumult of a dancehall.” Perfectly summarising the feverish narrative that encases the track. This energy seeps further into the instrumentals of the track as well, with Costello’s distinctive vocal delivery being effortlessly homogenised with chattering guitars, poppy keys and over-reverberating drums, courtesy of band members Steve Nieve, Pete Thomas and Dave Faragher. ‘Farewell OK’ seems to hold nuances of cheesy 70s rock, but in the most harmonically pleasing way.
Fans expressed their feelings towards the track and upcoming album in comments under the music video, with one individual stating “Fabulous song, so happy to hear it again before purchasing this fantastic new album” and another writing “E.C. is the best songwriter of our time. I can’t wait until my vinyl copy of “The Boy Named If” arrives later this month upon release.”
Elvis Costello is one of Britain’s most influential music icons. Beginning his music career in the early 70s, he continues to revolutionise his sound and pen the most complicated feelings and stories into each of his lyrics. As he releases his first album in two years many fans are highly anticipating this new soundtrack and upcoming shows.
Tour Dates are as follows:
05/06/2022-Dome- Brighton
07/06- Royal Concert Hall- Glasgow
08/06- O2 City Hall- Newcastle
10/06 – Philharmonic- Liverpool
11/06- Opera House- Manchester
13/06- Symphony Hall- Birmingham
14/06- De Montfort Hall- Leceister
16/06- New Theatre- Oxford
17/06- The Forum- Bath
19/06- Guildhall- Portsmouth
20/06- Swansea Arena- Swansea
22/06- Regent Theatre- Ipswich
23/06- Eventim Apollo- London
Tickets can be purchased here.
You can also preserve the upcoming The Boy Named If album here.
Image Credits go to Mark Seliger.
