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Britain's best balladeer graced Boulder's CU Event Center Monday night in Feyline's Fall season opener. One thing is for sure, Elvis Costello hasn't lost his touch.
Costello, backed by The Attractions' Steve Nieve on keyboards, Bruce Thomas on bass, drummer Pete Thomas and a punchy horn section. proceeded to belt out his best. Unfortunately, the boomy acoustics of the half-empty Events Center swallowed up those poignant lyrics for which Costello is so respected.
From his opening solo ballads to his four encore finale, Costello gave the youthful Boulder audience their money's worth. With classics such as "Watching The Detectives," "Red Shoes" and "Less Than Zero," to that soul-searching masterpiece, "Alison."
Since Costello first happened on the music scene in '77 with My Aim Is True, he has shown that as a songwriter he is truly one of rock's most articulate and prolific. His new album Punch The Clock shows Costello at his finest. "Everyday I Write The Book" follows in the footsteps of his other great works and is guaranteed a spot on the chart.
One should never underestimate Costello's ability to crank out a good tune almost effortlessly. At a time when there seem to be fewer truly interesting or worthwhile lyricists than ever, Elvis Costello remains virtually untouchable.
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