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While critics were nearly unanimous in hailing the musical growth heard on ''Armed Forces'', there was less agreement about the material’s dark thematic heart, a pessimism verging on nihilism that Costello would himself later characterize as steeped in “paranoia.” That makes the bruised idealism of Lowe’s “(What’s So Funny ‘Bout) Peace, Love and Understanding” stand out even more boldly. The track became the U.S. album’s most recognizable moment, and with yet another cover, Curtis Stiger’s rendition on the hit soundtrack to ''The Bodyguard'', not only extended its reach but revitalized Nick Lowe’s third act as a solo singer and songwriter. | While critics were nearly unanimous in hailing the musical growth heard on ''Armed Forces'', there was less agreement about the material’s dark thematic heart, a pessimism verging on nihilism that Costello would himself later characterize as steeped in “paranoia.” That makes the bruised idealism of Lowe’s “(What’s So Funny ‘Bout) Peace, Love and Understanding” stand out even more boldly. The track became the U.S. album’s most recognizable moment, and with yet another cover, Curtis Stiger’s rendition on the hit soundtrack to ''The Bodyguard'', not only extended its reach but revitalized Nick Lowe’s third act as a solo singer and songwriter. | ||
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[[image:1979-01-13 Record World page 33 advertisement.jpg|x240px|border]]<br> | [[image:1979-01-13 Record World page 33 advertisement.jpg|x240px|border]]<br> | ||
<small>This ad for the album appeared in the<br> Jan. 13, 1979 issue of Record World</small> | <small>This ad for the album appeared in the<br> [[Record World, January 13, 1979|Jan. 13, 1979 issue of Record World]]</small> | ||
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