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My Aim Is True
Elvis Costello
Dave Bell
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Unquestionably, Elvis is a new blend of rock and punk bestowed upon us from England, where he has been phenomenal. Formerly a computer operator, Elvis left the working world for music. His character onstage is bizarre. Recently, on Saturday Night Live, Costello performed a couple of numbers, including "Red Shoes." In an attempt to appear upset, Elvis' lyrics consist of encounters with the world that he is rather angry about. His band is musically weak. I find Elvis' voice rather obnoxious and unbearable after a few songs. "Alison" demonstrates that Elvis' range is wide. It's a mellow and sweet tune, but how could anyone romanticize over this deranged punker? "Pay it Back" loses meaning in the uneven texture of mutually entwined vocals and guitar. With heavy promotion, My Aim is True is selling well. Rolling Stone reported that "his aim is off." His music is a distinctive form of the new wave of punk rock — American listeners may either like him or find him and all of punk most disturbing.
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