goodbye cruel world (lp)

Elvis Costello & the Attractions released the album *Goodbye Cruel World* in 1984. It is the seventh studio album by the English singer-songwriter and his backing band, the Attractions. The record continues to showcase Costello's blend of new wave and pop-rock, featuring a range of melodic compositions with introspective and often somber lyrical themes. Despite its polished production, the album received mixed reviews upon release and is generally considered a transitional work within Costello's extensive discography.