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Elvis Costello is a master who never stops learning. Since he first emerged out of the late-seventies punk-wave, Costello has evolved into a multi-talented artist | Elvis Costello is a master who never stops learning. Since he first emerged out of the late-seventies punk-wave, Costello has evolved into a multi-talented artist — never staying within the boundaries of any particular style, always looking for other genres to conquer. After a three year respite, Elvis Costello returns with Spike and his musical explorations continue. | ||
On Spike, Costello breaks traditions by using them. Icons Paul McCartney and ex-Byrd Roger McGuinn join him for the pop-tracks, "... This Town..."and the single "Veronica." McCartney's predictable bass lines and McGuinn's 12-string guitar fortify the toe-tapping texture of each tune they play on. Costello turns to a more soulful blues mode on "Deep Dark Truthful Mirror" and "Chewing Gum." On these cuts, Costello's gang of horns, the Dirty Dozen Brass Band, demonstrate unlimited versatility. They cop styles that recall everything from a Bourbon Street tavern to a dusty Blood, Sweat and Tears single. On the softer tracks, Irish folk artists, The Chieftains, add an erie authenticity to Costello's words, depicting the political strife in Northern Ireland. | On Spike, Costello breaks traditions by using them. Icons Paul McCartney and ex-Byrd Roger McGuinn join him for the pop-tracks, "... This Town..."and the single "Veronica." McCartney's predictable bass lines and McGuinn's 12-string guitar fortify the toe-tapping texture of each tune they play on. Costello turns to a more soulful blues mode on "Deep Dark Truthful Mirror" and "Chewing Gum." On these cuts, Costello's gang of horns, the Dirty Dozen Brass Band, demonstrate unlimited versatility. They cop styles that recall everything from a Bourbon Street tavern to a dusty Blood, Sweat and Tears single. On the softer tracks, Irish folk artists, The Chieftains, add an erie authenticity to Costello's words, depicting the political strife in Northern Ireland. |
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