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While there is a definite style which is strictly New Wave," there are also subunits which are labeled New Wave as well and Punk is the most prominent subunit one. | While there is a definite style which is strictly New Wave," there are also subunits which are labeled New Wave as well and Punk is the most prominent subunit one. | ||
To help clarify this semantic problem it may help to return to the late '50s when we or maybe our older brothers and sisters) encountered a similar problem. The music of the day was swing, pop and bop. Listeners suddenly heard music of Buddy Holly and Chuck Berry. | To help clarify this semantic problem it may help to return to the late '50s when we or maybe our older brothers and sisters) encountered a similar problem. The music of the day was swing, pop and bop. Listeners suddenly heard music of Buddy Holly and Chuck Berry. | ||
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Someone penned a name for the latest step forward in sound. In the '50s they called it Rock 'n' Roll so it is in the '70s that it's called New Wave. | Someone penned a name for the latest step forward in sound. In the '50s they called it Rock 'n' Roll so it is in the '70s that it's called New Wave. | ||
Then from the base name of Rock 'n' Roll sprung the various branches like "heavy metal, acid rock, jazz rock, pop rock," etc. So while the whole was called Rock 'n' Roll, there also existed a distinct form which was straight Rock ' | Then from the base name of Rock 'n' Roll sprung the various branches like "heavy metal, acid rock, jazz rock, pop rock," etc. So while the whole was called Rock 'n' Roll, there also existed a distinct form which was straight Rock 'n' Roll. The same holds true for New Wave. | ||
In 1977, English computer programmer, Elvis Costello took the record industry by storm. In an effort to be heard by CBS Records, he set up his band in the street in front of the motel where that company was having its annual meeting. CBS pounced on the chance to record Costello. Soon followed ''My Aim Is True'' (1977), which set a precedent for New Wavers everywhere. | |||
Elvis and his band raced through their repertoire with guts and determination while maintaining a clarity and leanness of sound. Costello's knack for penning catchy lyrics and creating devastating musical hooks earned him a growing cult of followers. | Elvis and his band raced through their repertoire with guts and determination while maintaining a clarity and leanness of sound. Costello's knack for penning catchy lyrics and creating devastating musical hooks earned him a growing cult of followers. | ||
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Several weeks ago we were blessed with another addition to the Costello family of music with ''Armed Forces'' (1979). This album emerges as the most stinging and powerful effort from the band yet. | Several weeks ago we were blessed with another addition to the Costello family of music with ''Armed Forces'' (1979). This album emerges as the most stinging and powerful effort from the band yet. | ||
In addition of a touch of reverb (echo chamber) and the piano are qualities which Elvis molds to accentuate the terse and lean style he pioneered. The band as a unit exudes more self-confidence which is easily recognized in its explorations of new musical themes. | In addition of a touch of reverb (echo chamber) and the piano are qualities which Elvis molds to accentuate the terse and lean style he pioneered. The band as a unit exudes more self-confidence which is easily recognized in its explorations of new musical themes. | ||
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''"I want to bite the hand that feeds me, I want to bite that hand so badly. I want to make them wish they'd never seen me." - "Radio, Radio" (Costello, 1978) | ''"I want to bite the hand that feeds me, I want to bite that hand so badly. I want to make them wish they'd never seen me." - "Radio, Radio" (Costello, 1978) | ||
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'''Next part: The Talking Heads, Devo and The Dead Boys. | |||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
*[http://timesdelphic.com/ TimesDelphic.com] | *[http://timesdelphic.com/ TimesDelphic.com] | ||
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drake_University Wikipedia: | *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drake_University Wikipedia: Drake University] | ||
*[http://ddr.lib.drake.edu/cdm/ref/collection/p15183coll1/id/17796 drake.edu] | *[http://ddr.lib.drake.edu/cdm/ref/collection/p15183coll1/id/17796 drake.edu] | ||
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