Original Release: 1979
Label: Columbia
"The slick backing encased a series of songs that pulled back from Costello's already trademark jaundiced view of romance to examine class and world politics with similar rancor - the album's working title was "Emotional Fascism." Two decades down the road, both the sentiments and the music hold up - this remains one of Costello's enduring releases." -Ink Blot Magazine
"It's a dense but accessible pop record and ranks as his third masterpiece in a row." -All Music Guide
"In the end, the greatest strength of Armed Forces may be the same thing that makes it less viscerally powerful than Costello's two prior records -- its songs absolutely demand to be appreciated for their craftsmanship." -Pitchfork Media
