--- product_id: 60640509 title: "Goodbye Cruel World" brand: "the attractionselvis costello" price: "206.25 DT" currency: TND in_stock: false reviews_count: 11 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/60640509-goodbye-cruel-world store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # Goodbye Cruel World **Brand:** the attractionselvis costello **Price:** 206.25 DT **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Goodbye Cruel World by the attractionselvis costello - **How much does it cost?** 206.25 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/60640509-goodbye-cruel-world) ## Best For - the attractionselvis costello enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted the attractionselvis costello brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Goodbye Cruel World ## Images ![Goodbye Cruel World - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71xGAd3TqDL.jpg) ![Goodbye Cruel World - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61XpLdhSrIL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars *by M***. on Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2017* everything a ok here! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Of Course It's GREAT *by B***B on Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2016* It's Elvis Costello!! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars A Very 80s Costello Record *by W***Y on Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2013* "Goodbye Cruel World" is routinely dismissed as the worst release from Elvis Costello, even by the artist himself. I'm not sure if I would rank it at the very bottom, but it definitely is weaker than most of his catalog, although I'd argue that even mediocre Costello is still pretty damned good. Indeed, there's much quality work here. Unfortunately, as others have noted, the production (by Clive Langer and Alan Winstanley) is simply terrible, displaying the worst kind of 80s excess. Langer and Winstanley had produced Costello's prior record, "Punch the Clock," which yielded one of Costello's biggest U.S. hits, "Everyday I Write the Book;" their production more or less works there. Previously, they were best known for producing most of Madness' hits, and they brought some of that everything-but-the-kitchen-sink-ska approach here."The Only Flame in Town" is a lovely song buried under layers of tacky 80s production - a squealing sax, overly loud vocals, and a scarily aggressive xylophone (!). It was the only `hit' in America, peaking at #44 on the Rock Chart. "Home Truth" is a gorgeous song but as with so much of the material, it needed to be quieter. It would be stunning with an acapella opener, or even a subdued piano accompaniment. "Room with No Number" is one of the worst victims of overproduction, with an extended musical break section so frantic it could play in a Looney Tunes. A highlight is "I Wanna Be Loved," by obscure 70s R&B group Teacher's Edition, which served as the second single (peaking at #25 in the UK). Costello's vocals on this song are beautiful and emotional, although even this song gets marred by a screeching sax solo that would sound more at home on a Whitney Houston singe. I also like the lead single, "Peace In Our Time" (it only peaked at #48 in the UK); it doesn't have a particularly memorable chorus, but it is relatively understated compared to the rest of the record.As always, Costello's lyrics are clever and insightful. The playful "Worthless Thing," for example, crackles with irony: Oh, I wish you could see/ quite how much you could mean to me/ you worthless thing. Really, there isn't a bad song here - just songs that could be improved with better production. Although, the egregiously loud "The Deportees Club" would probably make my list of his weakest songs (sadly, a stripped down version known as "Deportee" is absolutely gorgeous). The reissues by Ryodisc and Rhino really illustrate that point via some rather stunning live versions and demos of these songs. Just check out the live version of "The Only Flame in Town" for evidence. Fortunately, for his next record, Costello co-produced with T-Bone Burnett, and they turned out what I consider his best record - "King of America." Wherever you rank "Goodbye Cruel World," it's still a worthwhile effort that offers some enjoyment. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/60640509-goodbye-cruel-world](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/60640509-goodbye-cruel-world) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-04-28*