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Elvis Costello long ago proved himself one of the 1980s' premier pop-rock artists. | KANSAS CITY — Elvis Costello long ago proved himself one of the 1980s' premier pop-rock artists. | ||
Although he never matched the raw power of his second release, ''This Year's Model'', Costello's mastery of songwriting has never stopped expanding. And, of course, he still turns a mean phrase. | Although he never matched the raw power of his second release, ''This Year's Model'', Costello's mastery of songwriting has never stopped expanding. And, of course, he still turns a mean phrase. | ||
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Costello's concert with the Attractions and friends Tuesday night at the Starlight Theatre in Kansas City, Mo., was testimony to his change of heart. | Costello's concert with the Attractions and friends Tuesday night at the Starlight Theatre in Kansas City, Mo., was testimony to his change of heart. | ||
It was a display of finely crafted songs, including "Man Out of Time," from his ''Imperial Bedroom'' LP, "Pump It Up," from ''This Year's Model'', and several selections from ''Punch the Clock'', his most recent release, not to mention a version of the O'Jays' " | It was a display of finely crafted songs, including "Man Out of Time," from his ''Imperial Bedroom'' LP, "Pump It Up," from ''This Year's Model'', and several selections from ''Punch the Clock'', his most recent release, not to mention a version of the O'Jays' "Back Stabbers." | ||
But, in contrast to previous shows, Costello augmented the sparse sound of the Attractions — guitar, bass, keyboard, drums and vocals — with a four-piece horn section complete with tenor and alto saxophones, trumpet and trombone. | But, in contrast to previous shows, Costello augmented the sparse sound of the Attractions — guitar, bass, keyboard, drums and vocals — with a four-piece horn section complete with tenor and alto saxophones, trumpet and trombone. | ||
It wasn't such a surprise really, considering the amount of horn work on ''Punch the Clock''. | It wasn't such a surprise really, considering the amount of horn work on ''Punch the Clock''. | ||
But, for Costello, the horns just didn't work, not in this concert. They bogged down older songs like "Watching the Detectives" — not an easy feat — and overshadowed the other band members' work. | But, for Costello, the horns just didn't work, not in this concert. They bogged down older songs like "Watching the Detectives" — not an easy feat — and overshadowed the other band members' work. | ||
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More surprising than the horns was Costello's affable stage manner. He spoke to the crowd — not once, not twice, but frequently and friendly. At one point, he even cracked a joke about the Starlight Theatre where he performed both this summer and last. | More surprising than the horns was Costello's affable stage manner. He spoke to the crowd — not once, not twice, but frequently and friendly. At one point, he even cracked a joke about the Starlight Theatre where he performed both this summer and last. | ||
"I see you still haven't raised enough money to put a roof on this place," he quipped. "It's | "I see you still haven't raised enough money to put a roof on this place," he quipped. "It's just terrible, the poverty in Kansas." | ||
Overall, Costello successfully demonstrated his ever growing musical talents. His knack for churning out great songs and lyrics is undeniable. | Overall, Costello successfully demonstrated his ever growing musical talents. His knack for churning out great songs and lyrics is undeniable. | ||
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But, during this week's show at Starlight, Costello seemed a mere shadow of his former self. Or maybe he has just found his own niche in the "Lipstick Vogue." | But, during this week's show at Starlight, Costello seemed a mere shadow of his former self. Or maybe he has just found his own niche in the "Lipstick Vogue." | ||
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[[Doug Hitchcock]] reviews Elvis Costello & [[The Attractions]] with [[The TKO Horns]], Tuesday, [[Concert 1983-08-30 Kansas City|August 30, 1983]], Starlight Theatre, Kansas City, | [[Doug Hitchcock]] reviews Elvis Costello & [[The Attractions]] with [[The TKO Horns]], Tuesday, [[Concert 1983-08-30 Kansas City|August 30, 1983]], Starlight Theatre, Kansas City, Missouri. | ||
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