The Delivery Man
*The Delivery Man* was originally intended as a concept album about a delivery man in the Deep South. Elvis Costello kept the spirit, if not the story. Recorded in Mississippi, these songs are soaked in the region’s sounds: The Imposters ignite the simmering soul-rocker “Bedlam,” Emmylou Harris’ pure harmonies illuminate country ballad “Heart Shaped Bruise,” and Lucinda Williams’ smoky snarl cuts through the rollicking “There’s a Story In Your Voice.”
One of the 20th century's greatest singer/songwriters makes his annual comeback-- this time with two albums, released simultaneously. The Delivery Man is a Southern barnburner with backing band The Imposters; Il Sogno is a classical work based on A Midsummer Night's Dream, performed by The London Symphony Orchestra.
Elvis Costello's 21st studio album, The Delivery Man, was intended as a song cycle or a concept album, not that you could ever tell from listening to album.