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For someone who was working as a computer technician less than two years ago, the 23-year-old singer and songwriter has enjoyed a remarkable rise. His two albums did much better in sales than anyone predicted. | For someone who was working as a computer technician less than two years ago, the 23-year-old singer and songwriter has enjoyed a remarkable rise. His two albums did much better in sales than anyone predicted. | ||
Still, Costello is working hard at broadening his audience. "I'm not a punk rocker who only appeals to a small group of people," Costello states. "I'm a mainstream rock and roller who just wants to get all the | Still, Costello is working hard at broadening his audience. "I'm not a punk rocker who only appeals to a small group of people," Costello states. "I'm a mainstream rock and roller who just wants to get all the pap off the radio and get some more rock back on." | ||
Though Costello's style is far more musical and accessible than the Sex Pistols and other new wave British bands, there is an energy and vitality to it that has caused many — especially radio programmers — to think of Costello as part of the punk movement. | Though Costello's style is far more musical and accessible than the Sex Pistols and other new wave British bands, there is an energy and vitality to it that has caused many — especially radio programmers — to think of Costello as part of the punk movement. |
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