Akron Beacon Journal, July 15, 2006: Difference between revisions
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The taut faux "Watching The Detectives" became a fussy but fun jazz-noir ska with a typically dramatic piano solo from original Attraction Steve Nieve. "Alison" got a new elegaic horn and flute intro, plus Toussaint's lovely piano figures. | The taut faux "Watching The Detectives" became a fussy but fun jazz-noir ska with a typically dramatic piano solo from original Attraction Steve Nieve. "Alison" got a new elegaic horn and flute intro, plus Toussaint's lovely piano figures. | ||
Just as on the The River In Reverse, Costello, wearing an understated black western-themed suit, did the bulk of the singing. While his familiar, nasal voice and sharp enunciation would seem at odds with the smooth R&B sound of the music, his vocals were soulful and powerful — particularly on the ballads "The Greatest Love," Costello's "Poisoned Rose" and "Deep Dark Truthful Mirror," with Toussaint's modest tenor providing a nice contrast on a funky "Get Out Of My Life, Woman." | Just as on the ''The River In Reverse'', Costello, wearing an understated black western-themed suit, did the bulk of the singing. While his familiar, nasal voice and sharp enunciation would seem at odds with the smooth R&B sound of the music, his vocals were soulful and powerful — particularly on the ballads "The Greatest Love," Costello's "Poisoned Rose" and "Deep Dark Truthful Mirror," with Toussaint's modest tenor providing a nice contrast on a funky "Get Out Of My Life, Woman." | ||
The set list contained more than 30 songs, and Toussaint's elegant yet rollicking piano was featured prominently throughout, including an encore of variations on a classic Professor Longhair tune that led into the bitter new song "Ascension Day." | The set list contained more than 30 songs, and Toussaint's elegant yet rollicking piano was featured prominently throughout, including an encore of variations on a classic Professor Longhair tune that led into the bitter new song "Ascension Day." |
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