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Elvis Costello - Momofuku (2008)

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🍜 Elvis Costello – Momofuku (2008)

Release Date: April 22, 2008
Label: Lost Highway Records
Genre: Alternative Rock, Indie Rock, Garage Rock
Length: 48:49
Producer: Elvis Costello

🎵 Momofuku is the twenty-third studio album by Elvis Costello, released in 2008. The album marked a return to raw rock energy, featuring aggressive guitars, quick songwriting sessions, and a more spontaneous recording process compared with his earlier orchestral and Americana projects.

The album’s title references Momofuku Ando, the Japanese inventor of instant noodles, reflecting Costello’s playful sense of humor and the album’s fast, no-frills creative process.

📝 Tracklist

“No Hiding Place”
“American Gangster Time”
“Turpentine”
“Harry Worth”
“Drum & Bone”
“Flutter & Wow”
“Stella Hurt”
“Mr. Feathers”
“My Three Sons”
“Song with Rose”
“Pardon Me, Madam, My Name Is Eve”
“Go Away”

🎤 Album Credits

Elvis Costello – Vocals, Guitar
Pete Thomas – Drums
Davey Faragher – Bass
Steve Nieve – Keyboards
Producer – Elvis Costello

🎶 The album reunited Costello with The Imposters, his long-time backing band, giving the record a tight, energetic rock sound reminiscent of his late-70s and early-80s work.

🌟 Most Popular Tracks

Several songs from the album became fan favorites:

“No Hiding Place” – A punchy rock opener with classic Costello attitude.
“American Gangster Time” – Sharp lyrics and driving rhythm.
“Stella Hurt” – Dark, mysterious storytelling.
“Go Away” – Intense closing track featuring powerful vocals.

💰 Commercial Performance & Legacy

💿 Momofuku performed solidly among Costello’s fanbase and critics:

Charted in several countries, including the US and UK album charts
Praised for its back-to-basics rock sound
Seen as a creative revival after his genre-hopping projects earlier in the decade

Critics appreciated the album’s spontaneous energy and stripped-down production, comparing it to Costello’s early punk-era intensity.

🎉 Fun Facts

The album was initially released exclusively on vinyl, a rare move at the time.
Costello wrote many of the songs very quickly, reflecting the instant-noodle joke behind the title.
It was one of the first albums by a major artist to receive a vinyl-first release strategy.

🕵️ Trivia

The band recorded most of the album live in the studio, keeping the performances raw and energetic.
The title also reflects Costello’s interest in food culture and humor, not just music.
Some critics described the album as Costello’s most garage-rock sounding record in years.

🤔 Did You Know?

Elvis Costello’s real name is Declan Patrick MacManus.
The album title honors Momofuku Ando, inventor of instant ramen, whose quick innovation inspired the album’s rapid creative process.
Costello deliberately avoided overproduction, aiming for a fast, energetic rock record reminiscent of his early career.