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'''Another unlikely collaboration for the prolific Costello <br> | '''Another unlikely collaboration for the prolific Costello <br> | ||
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Elvis seems to have become addicted to working with his heroes, from McCartney to Bacharach to the Brodskys. The ploy of friendly rivalry's beginning to grate a little. While teaming up with Burt resulted in some skilful, haunted new songs (one of which is rehashed here) with a strong central feel, this tentative, respectful pairing, with the acclaimed opera singer "whose voice affected me like no other," achieves only a rag-bag of covers and Costello songs, mostly sung by her. Elvis croons on just half a dozeen, so unless you're into Von Otter's vocals — they're a sweet, showy, acquired taste — this is an incurable romantic's curate's egg. | Elvis seems to have become addicted to working with his heroes, from McCartney to Bacharach to the Brodskys. The ploy of friendly rivalry's beginning to grate a little. While teaming up with Burt resulted in some skilful, haunted new songs (one of which is rehashed here) with a strong central feel, this tentative, respectful pairing, with the acclaimed opera singer "whose voice affected me like no other," achieves only a rag-bag of covers and Costello songs, mostly sung by her. Elvis croons on just half a dozeen, so unless you're into Von Otter's vocals — they're a sweet, showy, acquired taste — this is an incurable romantic's curate's egg. |