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In the last few months, Costello has risen from an unknown to one of the hottest new artists on the music scene. His ''My Aim Is True'' album, released through CBS Records in the United States, has garnered much attention and praise from critics and the record-buying public. | In the last few months, Costello has risen from an unknown to one of the hottest new artists on the music scene. His ''My Aim Is True'' album, released through CBS Records in the United States, has garnered much attention and praise from critics and the record-buying public. | ||
Costello's distinguishing characteristics are his uncanny knack for musical hooks and his clever lyrics. Performances on the LP are devastating | Costello's distinguishing characteristics are his uncanny knack for musical hooks and his clever lyrics. Performances on the LP are devastating enough, but coupled with the strained movements and piercing expressions of the artist on stage, the songs gained a new vibrancy. | ||
Opening with "Welcome to the Working Week," Costello and band ran through most of the album plus many new tunes which should be on a new LP. | Opening with "Welcome to the Working Week," Costello and band ran through most of the album plus many new tunes which should be on a new LP. | ||
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Costello's current single release, "Alison," stoked poignant ecstasy from the crowd with the inclusion of the lilting tones of a grand piano and Costello's raspy biting vocal. | Costello's current single release, "Alison," stoked poignant ecstasy from the crowd with the inclusion of the lilting tones of a grand piano and Costello's raspy biting vocal. | ||
Costello, | Costello, rumored to be rather abrupt in his dealings with the public, readily spoke to the audience and shared their beer between numbers. In introducing "Radio, Radio," he commented haven't listened to much radio here in Austin, but if it's like it is in the rest of America and England it's no good. We're doing our best to change that." His fans wholeheartedly agreed. | ||
One of his most popular songs "Mystery Dance" closed the show but not without two encores of new songs. | One of his most popular songs "Mystery Dance" closed the show but not without two encores of new songs. | ||
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<small>Photos by [[Jim Thomas]].</small><br> | <small>Photos by [[Jim Thomas]].</small><br> | ||
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<br><small>Photos by [[Jim Thomas]].</small> | <br><small>Photos by [[Jim Thomas]].</small> | ||
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