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It's not that the other songs were done poorly. It's just that they could have been done better. What Costello did on "Alison," singing the melody in his throaty mumble instead of uttering it matter-of-factly, telling a story with the lyrics instead of merely reciting them, could have and should have been done on all the others. | It's not that the other songs were done poorly. It's just that they could have been done better. What Costello did on "Alison," singing the melody in his throaty mumble instead of uttering it matter-of-factly, telling a story with the lyrics instead of merely reciting them, could have and should have been done on all the others. | ||
Costello should take lessons on song delivery from his opening act and former producer, Nick Lowe. Blessed with the ability to write new material that sounds as if it has long since stood the test of time, Lowe can sing the snappiest lines with uncommon grace, wit and charm. He's English, so he can get away with that and still call it rock | Costello should take lessons on song delivery from his opening act and former producer, Nick Lowe. Blessed with the ability to write new material that sounds as if it has long since stood the test of time, Lowe can sing the snappiest lines with uncommon grace, wit and charm. He's English, so he can get away with that and still call it rock 'n' roll. | ||
The abbreviated 40-minute set from Lowe and the three sidemen he calls his Cowboy Outfit, left the crowd standing and shouting for more. When it became obvious no encore was coming, the cheers turned to boos. | The abbreviated 40-minute set from Lowe and the three sidemen he calls his Cowboy Outfit, left the crowd standing and shouting for more. When it became obvious no encore was coming, the cheers turned to boos. | ||
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It was too bad Lowe and his Cowboy Outfit couldn't have played longer. But then, it wasn't their birthday. | It was too bad Lowe and his Cowboy Outfit couldn't have played longer. But then, it wasn't their birthday. | ||
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[[Cliff Radel]] reviews Elvis Costello & [[The Attractions]] and opening act [[Nick Lowe & His Cowboy Outfit]], Saturday, [[Concert 1984-08-25 Cincinnati|August 25, 1984]], Riverbend Music Center, Cincinnati, | [[Cliff Radel]] reviews Elvis Costello & [[The Attractions]] and opening act [[Nick Lowe & His Cowboy Outfit]], Saturday, [[Concert 1984-08-25 Cincinnati|August 25, 1984]], Riverbend Music Center, Cincinnati, Ohio. | ||
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