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His hostility is not just directed at an overly-technological society, but more specifically at a mass media-dominated culture and a new generation raised totally in that media-laden environment. Costello is saying. "Don't trust celebrities — including myself." | His hostility is not just directed at an overly-technological society, but more specifically at a mass media-dominated culture and a new generation raised totally in that media-laden environment. Costello is saying. "Don't trust celebrities — including myself." | ||
This isn't to say an Elvis Costello concert isn't fun, as his songs musically blend these themes with the exuberance and infectiousness of 1950s and '60s pop Not to mention clever lighting tricks which turned Elvis green with envy during "Alison" and red with rage for "Living In Paradise." | This isn't to say an Elvis Costello concert isn't fun, as his songs musically blend these themes with the exuberance and infectiousness of 1950s and '60s pop. Not to mention clever lighting tricks which turned Elvis green with envy during "Alison" and red with rage for "Living In Paradise." | ||
Mink DeVille | Mink DeVille preceded Costello with a solid set of R&B-infused rock. Lead singer Willy DeVille increasingly is a dynamic singer whose gruff vocals recall the spirit of Howlin' Wolf. Seeming somewhat reserved during the first portion of the band's 45-minute set, DeVille became thoroughly engrossing during its final three or four numbers. | ||
Nick Lowe, who opened the show with Dave Edmunds and Rockpile, will be reviewed here separately. | Nick Lowe, who opened the show with Dave Edmunds and Rockpile, will be reviewed here separately. |
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