Armed Forces by Elvis Costello and The Attractions: New Wave/Rock. Costello’s third album in 2 years and he wasn’t slowing any time soon. The songs all deal with bitter feelings towards women but especially English culture. He pokes fun at people and feels paranoid about poking fun at the simultaneously. Though there are some very poppy tunes they can’t mask the darkness that lies at the heart of this album. Brilliant. TWH: Oliver’s Army; Green Shirt; Sunday’s Best

Grade: A*