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The Impostor must be writing songs in his sleep. Since 1977, when 22-year-old Liverpudlian Declan MacManus took a short vacation from his computer programming duties and recorded a shockingly mature debut, ''My Aim Is True'', Elvis Costello and the Attractions have released in excess of 135 tunes touching on a plethora of styles and tastes. From raw new wave to country swing, from Motown soul to straight ahead pop, Costello has proved himself a versatile, sensitive — and now popular — performer. Elvis' latest offering is ''Punch The Clock'' (''PTC'') (Columbia ), a 13 song LP of addictive riff-making as well as substantive songwriting — it is one of those rare records which prove that accessibility need not sacrifice honesty and genuine craftsmanship. It is one of his finer, most well-rounded efforts. | The Impostor must be writing songs in his sleep. Since 1977, when 22-year-old Liverpudlian Declan MacManus took a short vacation from his computer programming duties and recorded a shockingly mature debut, ''My Aim Is True'', Elvis Costello and the Attractions have released in excess of 135 tunes touching on a plethora of styles and tastes. From raw new wave to country swing, from Motown soul to straight ahead pop, Costello has proved himself a versatile, sensitive — and now popular — performer. Elvis' latest offering is ''Punch The Clock'' (''PTC'') (Columbia), a 13 song LP of addictive riff-making as well as substantive songwriting — it is one of those rare records which prove that accessibility need not sacrifice honesty and genuine craftsmanship. It is one of his finer, most well-rounded efforts. | ||
Much of the credit for this fact goes to the Attractions — drummer Pete Thomas, bassist Bruce Thomas and particularly keyboardist Steve Nieve, whose talents are felt strongly throughout Costello's work, and especially so on ''PTC''. But mostly it is Elvis' voice that is so unmistakable. Some critics have acknowledged his songwriting capabilities while holding judgment on his voice ... except to say that it is unique. | Much of the credit for this fact goes to the Attractions — drummer Pete Thomas, bassist Bruce Thomas and particularly keyboardist Steve Nieve, whose talents are felt strongly throughout Costello's work, and especially so on ''PTC''. But mostly it is Elvis' voice that is so unmistakable. Some critics have acknowledged his songwriting capabilities while holding judgment on his voice ... except to say that it is unique. |
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