South Wales Argus, November 8, 1994: Difference between revisions
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<center><h3> Elvis Costello and the Attractions </h3></center> | <center><h3> Elvis Costello and the Attractions </h3></center> | ||
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It's eighteen years since Elvis Costello first burst on to the rock scene with the immaculate ''My Aim Is True'' — and at times last night it was like being back in the first days of punk/new wave. | It's eighteen years since Elvis Costello first burst on to the rock scene with the immaculate ''My Aim Is True'' — and at times last night it was like being back in the first days of punk/new wave. | ||
Britain's best songwriter of the last twenty years is back with the original Attractions on this tour — the first time they've played together since 1987's ''Blood | Britain's best songwriter of the last twenty years is back with the original Attractions on this tour — the first time they've played together since 1987's ''Blood & Chocolate'' album. | ||
And the band are still as sharp as a slap in the face. | And the band are still as sharp as a slap in the face. | ||
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His set choice, therefore, never fails to surprise. | His set choice, therefore, never fails to surprise. | ||
Last night he was obviously in rock 'n' roll mood as he blended tracks from the new Brutal Youth album with early belters like "Pump It Up," "Radio Radio" and "I Don't Want To Go To Chelsea." | Last night he was obviously in rock 'n' roll mood as he blended tracks from the new Brutal Youth album with early belters like "Pump It Up," "Radio, Radio" and "I Don't Want To Go To Chelsea." | ||
Highlights for me were a high-octane version of "Beyond Belief" and a spine-tingling "Shipbuilding." | Highlights for me were a high-octane version of "Beyond Belief" and a spine-tingling "Shipbuilding." | ||
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A stunning night from the only Elvis who deserves the king of rock title. | A stunning night from the only Elvis who deserves the king of rock title. | ||
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