This complex, ornate album saw Costello and the Attractions further pushing the boundaries of their sound, incorporating lush orchestrations and intricate song structures.
- Recorded in London in late 1981 and early 1982, with engineer Geoff Emerick at the helm.
- Imperial Bedroom charted at number 2 in the UK and number 30 on the Billboard 200 in the US.
- The album's cover art, featuring Costello in a mock-Victorian pose, was designed by Barney Bubbles.
Elvis Costello is a singer-songwriter from London, known for his wordy, literate, and often acerbic pop music. Imperial Bedroom was released at a time when Costello was experimenting with more complex arrangements and a wider range of musical influences, following the success of 1981's "Almost Blue."
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