| "From a Whisper to a Scream" | ||||
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| Single by Elvis Costello and the Attractions | ||||
| from the album Trust | ||||
| B-side | "Luxembourg" | |||
| Released | 27 February 1981 | |||
| Recorded | October–November 1980 | |||
| Genre | New wave, Power pop | |||
| Label | F-Beat (UK) | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Elvis Costello | |||
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"From a Whisper to a Scream" is a song written by new wave musician Elvis Costello and performed by Costello and the Attractions on their 1981 album, Trust. With lyrics referencing drinking, the song notably features a guest vocal from Squeeze frontman and songwriter Glenn Tilbrook as well as a guitar part from ex-Rumour guitarist Martin Belmont.
The song was released in the UK as the second single from Trust in February 1981. It under-performed as a single compared to the band's previous releases, failing to chart in Britain despite achieving some success on the rock charts in the US. Despite this, the song has seen positive critical reception.