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As prolific as he's been these past eight years, Costello must be up against a wall when making up a song list for a 2½-hour show. He did sing favorites such as "Pump It Up," "Mystery Dance" and "Alison," and surprised everyone with a version of the Byrds hit "So You Want To Be a Rock 'n' Roll Star." But for Costello to limit himself to older material is contrary to what he (and the record business) is all about. | As prolific as he's been these past eight years, Costello must be up against a wall when making up a song list for a 2½-hour show. He did sing favorites such as "Pump It Up," "Mystery Dance" and "Alison," and surprised everyone with a version of the Byrds hit "So You Want To Be a Rock 'n' Roll Star." But for Costello to limit himself to older material is contrary to what he (and the record business) is all about. | ||
This tour is, after all, organized to sell ''Goodbye Cruel World'', and Costello excerpted heavily from it. Though it is not his best | This tour is, after all, organized to sell ''Goodbye Cruel World'', and Costello excerpted heavily from it. Though it is not his best album, it still is full of wit, melodic adventurousness and musical risk-taking. Moving from the album's savory pop ("I Wanna Be Loved") to raucous rock ("The Deportees Club") to warm ballads ("Love Field"), Costello gave these songs new life. | ||
His voice is remarkable, not as a "nice-sounding" instrument but as a cutting and molding tool that is full of rage one moment, tenderness the next. As the only musician onstage with a microphone, he showed that he is a master at coaxing the maximum emotion and power from his songs. The Attractions consisting of drummer Pete Thomas, bassist Bruce Thomas and keyboard wizard Steve "Neive" Nason have improved into one of the best bands in the business. | |||
I'm only hoping now that, with such solid backing and with continued encouragement from his audience, Costello will continue to take risks. | |||
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