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This is particularly evident in the instrumental backings, where the work of drummer Pete Thomas, bassist Bruce Thomas and keyboardist Steve Neive provides the album with a variety missing in much of Costello's music. Neive, who also handled the album's orchestration, is quite impressive, with his piano and organ dominating on most selections. | This is particularly evident in the instrumental backings, where the work of drummer Pete Thomas, bassist Bruce Thomas and keyboardist Steve Neive provides the album with a variety missing in much of Costello's music. Neive, who also handled the album's orchestration, is quite impressive, with his piano and organ dominating on most selections. | ||
Unlike ''Almost Blue'', the album of country cover versions, this collection consists totally of material penned by Costello, with Chris | Unlike ''Almost Blue'', the album of country cover versions, this collection consists totally of material penned by Costello, with Chris Difford of Squeeze joining to write the lyrics for one song, "Boy With A Problem." | ||
Lyrically, ''Imperial Bedroom'' shows Costello (born Declan Patrick | Lyrically, ''Imperial Bedroom'' shows Costello (born Declan Patrick MacManus some 27 years ago) at his finest as he deals with familiar territory — affairs of the heart and bedroom. | ||
His cynicism has been tempered slightly by a more pronounced romanticism (perhaps part of the country influence), but his clever and incisive wordplay remains intact. My favorite line, from the song "Town Cryer," has the put-upon singer declaring ''"I'm a little down with a lifetime to go."'' | His cynicism has been tempered slightly by a more pronounced romanticism (perhaps part of the country influence), but his clever and incisive wordplay remains intact. My favorite line, from the song "Town Cryer," has the put-upon singer declaring ''"I'm a little down with a lifetime to go."'' | ||
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''Imperial Bedroom'' may not be a totally satisfying album — some of the tunes still wander a bit too much melodically and the lyrics are sometimes unnecessarily obscure — but it's the best Elvis Costello has produced to date. Perhaps this LP finally will win this challenging British star the wide acceptance by American radio that so far has undeservedly eluded him. | ''Imperial Bedroom'' may not be a totally satisfying album — some of the tunes still wander a bit too much melodically and the lyrics are sometimes unnecessarily obscure — but it's the best Elvis Costello has produced to date. Perhaps this LP finally will win this challenging British star the wide acceptance by American radio that so far has undeservedly eluded him. | ||
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