North (Elvis Costello album)

North
Studio album by Elvis Costello
Released September 23, 2003
Genre Jazz, Pop
Label Deutsche Grammophon
Producer Elvis Costello, Kevin Killen
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Elvis Costello chronology
Cruel Smile
(2002)
North
(2003)
Il Sogno
(2004)

North is a 2003 album by Elvis Costello. It reached 44 in the UK album charts, 57 in the US charts and No. 1 in the US Traditional Jazz charts.

Coming after the return-to-form rock'n'roll of When I Was Cruel, North is an intimate album of ballads, reportedly inspired by Costello's relationship with Diana Krall. The album received mixed reviews.

A limited edition of the album also contains a DVD with two solo piano performances by Costello ("North," "Fallen") and a promo video for "Still." There is also a code included inside the package for a free download of the outtake title track "North," which is provided in the Windows Media Audio (.wma) format.

Track listing

  1. "You Left Me in the Dark" - 3:26
  2. "Someone Took the Words Away" - 4:35
  3. "When Did I Stop Dreaming?" - 5:22
  4. "You Turned to Me" - 2:32
  5. "Fallen" - 3:12
  6. "When It Sings" - 3:58
  7. "Still" - 2:27
  8. "Let Me Tell You About Her" - 4:23
  9. "Can You Be True?" - 3:45
  10. "When Green Eyes Turn Blue" - 4:17
  11. "I'm in the Mood Again" - 2:34

Limited Edition DVD

  1. "North" (Solo Live Performance) - 3:06
  2. "Still" (Studio Version Promo Video) - 2:44
  3. "Fallen" (Solo Live Performance) - 3:08

Charts

Album

Year Chart Position
2003 The Billboard 57
2003 Billboard Top Internet Albums 57
2003 Billboard Top Jazz Albums 1