Brandeis University Justice, May 9, 1978: Difference between revisions
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Lowe's vocals are pleasant enough although they lack Costello's dynamism. Perhaps this is why the songs are so easy to relate to. Lowe clicks on the amusing "Roller Show," which describes a young groupie who has a ticket to see the Bay City Rollers. The cut is replete with the hooks and choruses of a Rollers song. Further ingenuity is displayed on "(I{{nb}}Love The Sound of) Breaking Glass" which copies David Bowie's "Breaking Glass" thematically and his "Sound and Vision" musically. | Lowe's vocals are pleasant enough although they lack Costello's dynamism. Perhaps this is why the songs are so easy to relate to. Lowe clicks on the amusing "Roller Show," which describes a young groupie who has a ticket to see the Bay City Rollers. The cut is replete with the hooks and choruses of a Rollers song. Further ingenuity is displayed on "(I{{nb}}Love The Sound of) Breaking Glass" which copies David Bowie's "Breaking Glass" thematically and his "Sound and Vision" musically. | ||
Ian Dury demonstrates his eccentricity on ''New | Ian Dury demonstrates his eccentricity on ''New Boots and Panties'', his debut album. Just a quick earfull will prove that it is not intended for everyone. One must get acclimated to Dury's style. The vocals are fairly decipherable above the music. The songs are catchy although it is doubtful that you will be whistling them while you work. Try "Billericay Dickie" with the spoken introduction: ''"Good evening. I come from Essex in case you couldn't tell. My given name is Dickie, I come from Billericay and I'm doing very well."'' | ||
After breaking through Dury's barriers, he is a pure pleasure. The highlight is the British hit "Sex and Drugs and Rock and Roll" in which Dury claims that life is more then "Doing business that you don't like." In this song, the guitars and keyboards of Chaz Jonkel add texture, while the change of pace is quite effective. | After breaking through Dury's barriers, he is a pure pleasure. The highlight is the British hit "Sex and Drugs and Rock and Roll" in which Dury claims that life is more then "Doing business that you don't like." In this song, the guitars and keyboards of Chaz Jonkel add texture, while the change of pace is quite effective. | ||
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[[Jeffrey Remz]] reviews ''[[This Year's Model]]'', Nick Lowe's ''Pure Pop For Now People '', and Ian Dury's ''New | [[Jeffrey Remz]] reviews ''[[This Year's Model]]'', Nick Lowe's ''Pure Pop For Now People '', and Ian Dury's ''New Boots And Panties''. | ||
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