Has anyone heard the new cd? I heard him play 1 song on 4 different shows last week, and I'm hoping that the rest of the album is better.

I have not heard it yet, but I backed his father, Ross MacManus many times over the years, and his was a marvellous act.

He seems to be releasing two new CDs. A classical one and a rock one with The Imposters. You can hear about four full tracks of the classical one, called Il Sogno, on one of his websites. Should I link it? You're probably talking about the other album, Delivery Man, though, right?

Yes, I was talking about the rock album. I have seen Elvis live many times and have almost all of his albums (including North ). Since North was his last album, and it nearly put me to sleep, I was hoping that this one would be different.

Here's a review of the album if that helps give you an idea of what it's like at all.

If you're waiting to buy it, check back on his websites to see if they'll get any more full songs to preview off it.

I found this quote about Delivery Man on one of his websites: "This album is about melody, harmony, mood and emotion -- mostly emotion." - Elvis Costello

I don't think I've heard that much Elvis Costello yet, but I really like Watching the Detectives. Good stuff.